The Story Behind the Story with Author Barb Parker of Fredericton, NB, Canada.
Another new author for you to meet.
I had the pleasure of meeting Barb atthe GMRD Book Fair last spring. I’m happy to have her visit with us as ourspecial guest this week.
Read on, my friends.
Hello, my name is Barb Parker. I live in Fredericton, N.B. with myhusband, Larry. I am an author of three non-fiction books: My first book, “MySister’s Journey from Headache to Heartache.” was published in 2010. This book was awarded “READERS CHOICE OF THEYEAR 2013” by Salon Magazine (Telegraph Journal). This book was recommended by a well-knowndoctor/author, to be used as an Educational Tool at Dalhousie University.
My second book, THE CHOICE MY PATHMY DESTINY,” was published in 2013. Bothbooks are now available through NB Library Services.
My third book, “DON’T LEAVE ME,” was published in 2024 and is availableonline or by contacting me.
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Synopsis: I wrote this book as a tribute to my mother in hopes ofencouraging others to share, care, love, and take care of their elderlyparents. I recommend taking many pictures & cherishing the special momentsthat keep memories alive forever.
TheStory Behind the Story:
My third book,”DON’T LEAVE ME,” was not something I had planned to do. UNTIL, one day when Iwas cleaning out my mother’s apartment after her death and climbed up on asmall ladder to check the shelves for anything I may have missed. Somethingshiny caught my eye. It was a smallfeather broach that my mother had worn on one of her sweaters, kept on theshelf. I showed my brother what I hadfound. He said, “you know that is a sign that Mum will come back to visit youby leaving feathers in your path.” Hewas right. I started finding feathers instrange places. After months passed,many memories still so vivid in my memory of the seven years that I cared formy mother, I felt I had to share her story (our story), thus “DON’T LEAVE ME,”
The logo of thepublisher, Word Alive is a feather. Yes,a feather.
Facebook: Please go HERE.
Barb: The most enjoyable journey about my writing of all three books was relieving the good memories. The least enjoyable about my writing journey of my three books, including my last book, was the pain and tears and sadness as I shared the sad, scary, unknow memories that were part of the story.
An Excerpt from: DON’T LEAVE ME
Chapter 12:
When I walked in, I found broken glass and water all over the living room floor. Mum didn’t know who I was. She was trying to talk………………
Thank you for being our guest, Barb. We wish you continued success with your writing.
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