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Betty: A Memoir

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The inspirational story of a single mother’s courage in life and death. Her stunning deathbed confession and final request leave her daughter facing new challenges. Rising above her grief and loss to fulfill her mother’s last wish, she finds strength, surprising joy, and finally, peace.

A daughter tells her mom's story of a woman in 1950s rural Wisconsin raising a family alone and struggling to secure a future for her children without losing herself. At age 50, with her children grown, Betty breaks the confines of the Midwest by securing a nursing position in Saudi Arabia, finding adventure and romance. After traveling the world, Betty moves back to the U.S. to be near her family. Her happy, active retirement is interrupted by her son’s AIDS death and her own terminal cancer diagnosis. Betty’s daughters lovingly care for her during the 32 days she has left with them. Final peace comes as Betty unburdens herself, stunning her daughters with a secret she has kept for 60 years.

Betty tells of an imperfect but remarkable woman unable to avoid life’s messiness but stoically wading through it. It’s the story of a daughter’s overwhelming grief and how she found healing through writing. It is the inspirational story of an unconventional love that binds an unconventional family together and expresses itself in forgiveness, grief, shared revelation, and surprising joy.

"This book is a gorgeously written narrative of grief, love, imperfection, grace, and redemption through family relationships. I could not put it down..." ~ Amazon Reviewer

"This book was a great read...a remarkable story that I couldn't put down! Highly recommend!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

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Editorial Reviews

Review

​"...With a novelist's eye for detail, Mary McSwain Steele evokes the sense of place of southwestern Wisconsin as few writers ever have, her description rivaling David Rhodes' bestselling novel, Driftless. The author threads her narrative through not just memories of her mother, but the journey Steele embarked upon to learn more about her father and his first family, including a half-brother she never met. Especially poignant is how, after not seeing her father since she was too young to remember his face, she finally found his forgotten grave in a Florida cemetery. Steele's story of how she and her sister, Susan, helped their mother fight her losing battle with cancer is a gripping testament of how two loving, caring daughters returned the love of their mother." ~ Des Moines Register

"A fully absorbing and inherently engaging read, Betty: A Memoir is an extraordinary life story that is a riveting read from first page to last. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, 'Betty: A Memoir' is a compelling and unreservedly recommended addition to community, college, and university library Contemporary American Biography collections. By turns heart-breaking, empathy invoking, and ultimately inspiring..." ~ Midwest Book Review

​"This book is exemplary in its structure, organization, and pacing. The structure of the chapters aids in a compelling organization of the story or information...Betty is exemplary in character appeal, interest and development. All main characters are unique and fully fleshed out with compelling, layered motivations and traits. Secondary characters are unique and have a meaningful purpose. The cover art is nicely done with readable font and a well-represented picture. The photographs added a nice personal touch to this memoir. This was a well-told memoir which should provide valuable information for others." ~ Writer's Digest

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From the Author

When her doctor told my mom she had endometrial cancer and there was no treatment, she asked only that we keep her comfortable. At the time of her diagnosis, we didn't know she had just 32 days left with us. After a two-week stay in the hospital, my sister, Susan, and I cared for Mom so that she could die in her own home. During those long days, we laughed and cried, reminisced about the past and talked about the future, wrote her obituary together, and grew closer than the three of us had ever been.
 
After Mom died, my grief was far greater and lasted much longer than I could have ever imagined. I began to feel anxiety to a degree I had not experienced before. As a former journalist, I had always enjoyed writing and had found it helpful to put my thoughts on paper. And, so, I began writing letters to Mom.
 
I never planned for anyone to read those letters. Writing was strictly therapy for me. In addition to the letters, Susan and I exchanged emails nearly every day for several months. Later, I started writing memories of our growing up years. I wrote down my thoughts about the ways in which being raised without a father had affected me as a child and also as an adult. I re-read all the letters Mom had sent while working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia and traveling to 29 countries on five continents over nine years. The letters to and from Mom, the emails with my sister, notes from caring friends who provided so much comfort, and writing about all the incredible events that happened after - and because of - Mom's death evolved into this book.
 
I didn't intend for Betty: A Memoir to be a self-help guide for people who are providing end-of-life care or facing the death of a loved one. But many readers have told me that Mom's story helped them through some rough patches at various stages of their grief journey. I am happy about that and I know my mom would be, too.
 
Betty is not only about death and dying, however. It's about hope, grace, and redemption. It's about family, relationships, and resiliency. It's about the need to know where we came from and what went into making us who we are today.
 
Most importantly, it's a tribute to my mother, an imperfect but remarkable woman who raised three children by herself on a nurse's salary, travelled the world, and then contentedly settled into the role of mother and grandmother.
 
Feel free to contact me through Facebook: Mary McSwain Steele - Author

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Type: Paperback

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Availability: In Stock

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|

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Delivery fee of BHD 2. Free for orders above BHD 20.

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Imported From: United States

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Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of Bahrain. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the Bahrain will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in Bahrain are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

The inspirational story of a single mother’s courage in life and death. Her stunning deathbed confession and final request leave her daughter facing new challenges. Rising above her grief and loss to fulfill her mother’s last wish, she finds strength, surprising joy, and finally, peace.

A daughter tells her mom's story of a woman in 1950s rural Wisconsin raising a family alone and struggling to secure a future for her children without losing herself. At age 50, with her children grown, Betty breaks the confines of the Midwest by securing a nursing position in Saudi Arabia, finding adventure and romance. After traveling the world, Betty moves back to the U.S. to be near her family. Her happy, active retirement is interrupted by her son’s AIDS death and her own terminal cancer diagnosis. Betty’s daughters lovingly care for her during the 32 days she has left with them. Final peace comes as Betty unburdens herself, stunning her daughters with a secret she has kept for 60 years.

Betty tells of an imperfect but remarkable woman unable to avoid life’s messiness but stoically wading through it. It’s the story of a daughter’s overwhelming grief and how she found healing through writing. It is the inspirational story of an unconventional love that binds an unconventional family together and expresses itself in forgiveness, grief, shared revelation, and surprising joy.

"This book is a gorgeously written narrative of grief, love, imperfection, grace, and redemption through family relationships. I could not put it down..." ~ Amazon Reviewer

"This book was a great read...a remarkable story that I couldn't put down! Highly recommend!" ~ Amazon Reviewer

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

​"...With a novelist's eye for detail, Mary McSwain Steele evokes the sense of place of southwestern Wisconsin as few writers ever have, her description rivaling David Rhodes' bestselling novel, Driftless. The author threads her narrative through not just memories of her mother, but the journey Steele embarked upon to learn more about her father and his first family, including a half-brother she never met. Especially poignant is how, after not seeing her father since she was too young to remember his face, she finally found his forgotten grave in a Florida cemetery. Steele's story of how she and her sister, Susan, helped their mother fight her losing battle with cancer is a gripping testament of how two loving, caring daughters returned the love of their mother." ~ Des Moines Register

"A fully absorbing and inherently engaging read, Betty: A Memoir is an extraordinary life story that is a riveting read from first page to last. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, 'Betty: A Memoir' is a compelling and unreservedly recommended addition to community, college, and university library Contemporary American Biography collections. By turns heart-breaking, empathy invoking, and ultimately inspiring..." ~ Midwest Book Review

​"This book is exemplary in its structure, organization, and pacing. The structure of the chapters aids in a compelling organization of the story or information...Betty is exemplary in character appeal, interest and development. All main characters are unique and fully fleshed out with compelling, layered motivations and traits. Secondary characters are unique and have a meaningful purpose. The cover art is nicely done with readable font and a well-represented picture. The photographs added a nice personal touch to this memoir. This was a well-told memoir which should provide valuable information for others." ~ Writer's Digest

​

​

From the Author

When her doctor told my mom she had endometrial cancer and there was no treatment, she asked only that we keep her comfortable. At the time of her diagnosis, we didn't know she had just 32 days left with us. After a two-week stay in the hospital, my sister, Susan, and I cared for Mom so that she could die in her own home. During those long days, we laughed and cried, reminisced about the past and talked about the future, wrote her obituary together, and grew closer than the three of us had ever been.
 
After Mom died, my grief was far greater and lasted much longer than I could have ever imagined. I began to feel anxiety to a degree I had not experienced before. As a former journalist, I had always enjoyed writing and had found it helpful to put my thoughts on paper. And, so, I began writing letters to Mom.
 
I never planned for anyone to read those letters. Writing was strictly therapy for me. In addition to the letters, Susan and I exchanged emails nearly every day for several months. Later, I started writing memories of our growing up years. I wrote down my thoughts about the ways in which being raised without a father had affected me as a child and also as an adult. I re-read all the letters Mom had sent while working as a nurse in Saudi Arabia and traveling to 29 countries on five continents over nine years. The letters to and from Mom, the emails with my sister, notes from caring friends who provided so much comfort, and writing about all the incredible events that happened after - and because of - Mom's death evolved into this book.
 
I didn't intend for Betty: A Memoir to be a self-help guide for people who are providing end-of-life care or facing the death of a loved one. But many readers have told me that Mom's story helped them through some rough patches at various stages of their grief journey. I am happy about that and I know my mom would be, too.
 
Betty is not only about death and dying, however. It's about hope, grace, and redemption. It's about family, relationships, and resiliency. It's about the need to know where we came from and what went into making us who we are today.
 
Most importantly, it's a tribute to my mother, an imperfect but remarkable woman who raised three children by herself on a nurse's salary, travelled the world, and then contentedly settled into the role of mother and grandmother.
 
Feel free to contact me through Facebook: Mary McSwain Steele - Author

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