Release: March 8th, 2021
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sunshine Street Press
Source: iread Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle
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“What if that someone was you?”
The question stunned her…She had always believed the problem was everyone else.
Shannon had been so quick to blame others for her anger. She knew she was drowning in darkness and pain; being born with a learning disability made her feel defeated by life. She tried drinking heavily in order to quiet the demons.
But the demons were her own voice, telling her she wasn’t good enough, she wasn’t smart enough, she didn’t deserve good things in her life.
Kicked out of college, Shannon took a leap of faith and started working in a nursing home; that’s when her angels appeared and the miracle began. The insight and wisdom she gained from those elderly new friends led her on an inspiring journey of discovery and self-acceptance.
Surely, each of us has our own path. Some of us just need angels to help us find it.
About the Author:
Shannon was from a small town in Eastern Montana, where you leave your car keys in the ignition and your front door unlocked all the time. The kind of place where sunsets and sunrises can be seen for miles on the horizon. Where the spring crickets and frogs resting in the irrigation ditches helped transition the days into a calm resting night. Where the winters can get so cold, air can freeze.
It was only after her academic suspension by the college she was attending, that she became a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA). She did her training in Billings, Montana and it was there she learned how to take care of others and bonded with the geriatric population.
For over five years, Shannon worked in the same nursing home where she received her training. The work was hard, but it grounded her and helped her find balance in what had become a deeply unbalanced life. It was not until she was a CNA, at one of the hospitals that she had a dream-three nights in a row-that she was going to become a nurse. She currently resides in Tampa, Florida, where you may hear her laughing with her husband of over 10 years, scuba diving in the ocean, taking walks with their rescued pit-bull dog- Darby, or dancing together to life’s music.
Finding My Sunshine Review:
“Finding my Sunshine” is a lovely memoir that inspires people to be hopeful and have the support of good friends and family to steer them on the right path.
Firstly, I liked the way the author wrote the book. She is not afraid to express her emotions candidly, which gave this book a personal touch. She pours her heart out in some chapters, particularly realizing that the job is impacting her health. In some ways, it is inspiring to see how she learned from her life experiences to build a successful career path. In some ways, it is also encouraging to see how far she has come, despite being academically suspended.
Moreover, I never read a book, particularly a memoir, that takes place in a nursing home. It was interesting to read the various challenges the author faced during her work there, both with the patients and residents. The author provides many details on the pressures of being a Certified Nursing Assistant, and I enjoyed reading the various situations. Moreover, I liked the author’s interactions with Angie and Phyllis and found it interesting how the author tried to balance her professional life with her personal life.
I also liked characters like Tom, who makes a change in the author’s life. Moreover, Tom was my favorite character (apart from the author), and I wished we had seen more of him. Similarly, I enjoyed other moments in the story, like the author trying to continue her studies while working or going on a date to step away from work.
Overall, “Finding My Sunshine” is a heartfelt memoir that inspires you to appreciate life and feel hopeful.
Giveaway:
Signed copy of FINDING MY SUNSHINE (a memoir) by Shannon Leith McGuire (one winner) (USA only) (ends Jul 9)
FINDING MY SUNSHINE Book Tour Giveaway
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Finding My Sunshine: A Memoir by Shannon McGuire Blog Tour hosted by iread Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Book Tour Schedule
Olio by Marilyn– June 25 – book review / giveaway
Olio by Marilyn – June 25 – book spotlight / author interview
Rajiv’s Reviews – June 28 – book review / giveaway
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Book World Reviews – July 1 – book review
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Adventurous Jessy – July 2 – book review / giveaway
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my memior! It means the world to me!-Take Care-SLM
My pleasure 🙂