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Marcia Abboud

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Born and raised in Sydney’s Inner West, author Marcia Abboud learned early how to navigate adversity, a skill that would later shape her raw, unfiltered storytelling. Her writing career began in the early 2000s in the world of men’s fashion, scouting models and crafting content for aussieBum’s online magazine. She later wrote for high-end UK publications before stepping away from the industry—only to be pulled back years later by an undeniable need to tell her own story.
Published in 2018, “Every Shitty Thing” is a memoir of survival, betrayal, and the long road to self-acceptance. With a voice that is both darkly funny and devastatingly honest, Marcia recounts the struggles of her past and confronts them head-on, finding light in the messi
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I can't believe I have never seen your comment until now! Posted a year ago it tells me, how is that possible? I never got a notification for…more
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I can't believe I have never seen your comment until now! Posted a year ago it tells me, how is that possible? I never got a notification for this. You can tell how deeply I delve into Goodreads. I'm so sorry for not answering you, especially a fellow Sydney-ite who took the time to connect. Thank you for your warm wishes and for reaching out to me. The only writing I'm doing since moving back to Sydney almost 3 years ago now (wow), is in my mind. I still have several books in there, getting them out is the challenge. I hope life is treating you well Bambi in the USA. Thanks again for your kind words. Take care. (less)
Marcia Abboud Always tricky. I try not to stress about it because I know it's temporary. I take time out, walk in nature, do something different, away from my compu…moreAlways tricky. I try not to stress about it because I know it's temporary. I take time out, walk in nature, do something different, away from my computer. I read, and that inspires me. The less I stress about it the better.(less)
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What a beautiful love story. I was captivated by the characters and riveted as the story unfolded. I didn't want it to end, and then I discovered the sequel! I thought it was a memoir as I started reading, that's how true to life this storytelling is ...more
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I cried at the end of this book when Paul's wife became the narrator. What an incredible story of a great man, a gift to his profession and the world. Gone too soon. His life is a testament to the fact that we should live in the moment, cherish our l ...more
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An extraordinary follow-up to Anita's first book. I was equally captivated by the revelations in this volume. Anita's candidness is a testament to her ever-evolving self, as she steps back only to leap forward, her innate intuition taking over once a ...more
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This book changed the way I think about life, not in a dramatic way, but in the small, everyday moments that tend to steal our peace. In the grand scheme, there is so much more, and those peace stealers seem whimsical now, not really that important a ...more
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This book changed the way I think about life, not in a dramatic way, but in the small, everyday moments that tend to steal our peace. In the grand scheme, there is so much more, and those peace stealers seem whimsical now, not really that important a ...more
More of Marcia's books…
Anne Lamott
“You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better.”
Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird

“I'm out with lanterns looking for myself."
~ Emily Dickenson”
Emily Dickenson

Elizabeth Gilbert
“at some point in a woman’s life, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she is free to become whoever she truly is.”
Elizabeth Gilbert, City of Girls

Mark T. Sullivan
“You know, my young friend, I will be ninety years old next year, and life is still a constant surprise to me. We never know what will happen next, what we will see, and what important person will come into our life, or what important person we will lose. Life is change, constant change, and unless we are lucky enough to find comedy in it, change is nearly always a drama, if not a tragedy. But after everything, and even when the skies turn scarlet and threatening, I still believe that if we are lucky enough to be alive, we must give thanks for the miracle of every moment of every day, no matter how flawed.”
Mark T. Sullivan, Beneath a Scarlet Sky

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