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Other Stories: Previously published and new articles, and a few reviews.
Marie-Claude Arnott (Photo credit: James Michael Arnott 1974-2024)
BIOGRAPHY OF A FRIENDSHIP
ISBN 978-1-962707-68-8 (Ingram)
Biography of a Friendship is a deeply personal memoir about two women bound by a lifelong friendship and the journey they share when one is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. With the flow of a novel, this candid story transports the reader to France and Switzerland.
As they navigate the illness, often from a distance and through memories of the life they once knew, they share the moments that shaped them, the misunderstandings that tested them, and the hidden truth that shook their loyalty before their final goodbye.
This emotional and inspirational story brings on a thought-provoking perspective on life and death. It then becomes an introspective journey for the narrator, who discovers the healing power of forgiveness from lessons learned but never applied.
In the end... sharing their stories is how women help each other.
For a visual preview of the story, visit my Pinterest board!
Interview - July 22, 2024
PRAISE FOR BIOGRAPHY OF A FRIENDSHIP
“As a travel writer, this journey of a friendship, that shows and not only tells, took me on a different type of trip, one that made me reflect on my own experiences of loss, soothing those memories. I could not put the book down.”
—Karen Berger, New York Times bestselling author, 'America Great Hiking Trails'
“From the opening chapter of this beautiful story, I was invited into the heart of a friendship and the memories of an incredible woman. This memoir reads like a novel and takes the reader on a journey through the intertwined lives of two strong, funny, unapologetic, and colourful women as they navigate love and loss, strengthen their friendship over distance and time, and learn how to let go and say goodbye. This book will make you laugh and cry, and will serve as a reminder of the precious nature of life.”
—Kate Gajdosik, Producer, IMDb
“A compelling story that leads the reader into the warp and weft of the timeless meaning of friendship between two women. Time can heal, sometimes in unexpected ways.”
—Laila Radage, co-author, 'Through the Golden Age'
“From the perspective of grant donors, to help advance better treatment of pancreatic cancer, this book eloquently informs of the reality of patients and their families after diagnosis. It highlights the difficulty of such an emotional journey without the support of an organization such as PanCAN. It’s also the captivating story of a friendship.”
—Steve, and Cheryl Kole - PanCAN PurpleStride Silicon Valley/Promise & Progress Team Captain
Latest news... Latest thoughts...
Gaining a New Perspective
Life happened since my last post: illness… loss… illness… recovery… I now approach the New Year soulful, grateful, and hopeful. Since my previous blog, I have gained a new perspective on my book, Biography of a Friendship.
Travel Stories
When I first traveled to places I’d likely never go back to—the world is a big place—I was frustrated and even sad to leave beautiful and interesting sites behind. Sure, I’d bring back photographs galore, mementos, and books, but they weren’t enough. They didn’t keep my memories alive. But writing stories about them would let me keep them forever.