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Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother
This is the story how Lorena Bathey started over after her fairy tale of marriage failed after eleven years. With the stunning declaration made by her husband that he was leaving, she began a journey where she learned loving, loss, friends and vodka were the roadmap to finding herself. This is a very open and honest account of how Lorena Bathey struggled to find her inner fairy godmother after being made to start over again. She uses humor and insight into the world of the late-thirty woman beginning again that will bring chuckles, guffaws, or tears. Lorena's story is her own but one that women today are experiencing in many ways. With this life change she stopped waiting for her own fairy godmother and took the wand into her own hands. You can too!
203 pages, Paperback
First published January 8, 2005
107 people want to read
About the author
Lorena Bathey
6 books79 followersGrowing up in the Bay Area of Northern California, Lorena Bathey attended St. Mary’s College in Moraga graduating with a degree in English. Then she traveled, learned about life, and developed great fodder for a book. Losing her mother to cancer and her own marriage’s demise brought her to find herself. She wrote Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother (www.amazon.com) and found speaking and empowering others was her passion.
Lorena Bathey found after writing her first book that characters were visiting her mind and wouldn't leave. She was introduced to Marissa, Andrea, Lily, Deidre and Beatrice and her first novel, Beatrice Munson, came to life. After finishing that book she was inspired to write more novels and she knew that pursuing her passion was the best way to live her life. So a writer she became.
After meeting the love of her life, they embarked on the thrilling life to follow their dreams bringing their families along for the ride. Today Lorena has nine novels in her writing queue all with screenplays in the works.
But writing isn't the only muse that inspires Lorena. She has become a passionate photographer and likes to push the envelope taking shots while learning how to navigate Photoshop. Travel, walking, enjoying new restaurants, and Italy are other loves and things she makes sure she has time for.
Find her at Lorena@LorenaBBooks.com or at www.LorenaBBooks.com
www.facebook.com/lmbathey and at www.twitter.com/lmmtoo
Lorena Bathey found after writing her first book that characters were visiting her mind and wouldn't leave. She was introduced to Marissa, Andrea, Lily, Deidre and Beatrice and her first novel, Beatrice Munson, came to life. After finishing that book she was inspired to write more novels and she knew that pursuing her passion was the best way to live her life. So a writer she became.
After meeting the love of her life, they embarked on the thrilling life to follow their dreams bringing their families along for the ride. Today Lorena has nine novels in her writing queue all with screenplays in the works.
But writing isn't the only muse that inspires Lorena. She has become a passionate photographer and likes to push the envelope taking shots while learning how to navigate Photoshop. Travel, walking, enjoying new restaurants, and Italy are other loves and things she makes sure she has time for.
Find her at Lorena@LorenaBBooks.com or at www.LorenaBBooks.com
www.facebook.com/lmbathey and at www.twitter.com/lmmtoo
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April 9, 2013
One day I woke up and realized I had been in a bubble for fourteen years. In less than a day my whole world fell apart. I didn’t have a white picket fence, but by all accounts I had the "perfect" relationship. In a moment my fairytale was over and I thought I’d never catch my breath.
Have you ever read a book, set it down, and felt like you had just been starring into a mirror for hours? My life is complicated. My regular readers know that very well. I never knew what it would look like in print until I started reading Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother and I bet there are a lot of women out there that will feel the same way when they read this revelation!
Just like me Lorena Bathey went through a divorce from her husband. Her’s after eleven years together, mine after fourteen. When you are with someone that long there are things you just don’t realize you lose about yourself. Lorena Bathey opens a window into not only those intimate and personal details of this heartbreaking experience, but the triumph of coming out successfully on the other side!
Exerpt from the book Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother:
"Women that have gone or were going through a divorce are a breed all their own. The divorced woman does not really have a place in the society fiber. This is amazing given that there are so many of us. However, I felt that I did not really belong anywhere. My spouse was no longer there and my family unit was blown sky high. As a divorcee I did not feel great being in the married world of school drop-offs, dinner parties, holiday celebrations and just about anywhere that I used to hang around. It was a strange feeling of belonging, yet not belonging."
Lorena Bathey has a way of capturing the feelings of the divorced woman in a complete and enthralling way. I know I never felt the same after my divorce. Now full disclosure here, I have been married and divorced four times, but my last was the only one that was long term or that felt real. It was this divorce that with the help of Lorena Bathey’s book Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother I felt like I wasn’t alone anymore.
In October of 2012 I lost my father (step-father) to lung cancer. I didn’t take it well. I still find myself crying at toilet paper commercials, avoiding simple conversations, and zoning out in the middle of daily activities. Lorena Bathey lost her mother to ovarian and breast cancer. Losing a parent in your mid-life is different than losing them when you are young or old. It is like losing them when you need them the most. Like Lorena Bathey when it happened I knew one day I would be able to pull myself out of bed and move on, and I do just about every day. She points out that the human spirit is strong enough to pick itself up and continue on, but also like her I have my days that I still sit in bed and eat ice cream instead!
When I was still with my husband we moved around quite a bit. At some point I realized he was not ever going to get a "real job" or hold a job for any extended period of time. I was done having kids, well educated, and had a lengthy resume but had been out of the workforce for years. I had not been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) yet so there was nothing holding me back from getting a job. In the book Lorena Bathey also faced the prospect of reentering the workforce after more than a decade on the outside. It was comforting hearing someone else relating to the same issues I had relearning everything again.
I love when Lorena Bathey begins online dating. My current boyfriend (sudo hubby) and I met on MySpace and have been together almost six years. Throughout the book we follow Lorena Bathey’s dating adventures, online and off, and they are everything from Sex in the City to Girls to a scene from Dante’s Inferno! It is the world of dating all women in the fishbowl face whether they are divorced, single, or just being flirty. Lorena Bathey struggles with the idea of getting the approval of a man and being taken care of, but ultimately learns how to survive on her own and love herself. A concept that took me many bad dates, an abundance of vodka with cranberry juices, good friends, and time to figure out. When I finally did start my new relationship it wasn’t because I had to, it was because I wanted to. That was my fairytale and it made all the difference. For Lorena Bathey her fairytale is a little unorthodox. I love that her fairytale hero in this story is herself, it just couldn’t be any other way!
I have to be honest, when I was first approached to do a book review for Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother I thought it was a children’s book. The bright colors and whimsically designed cover brought me to the conclusion that this would be a night time storybook for my grandson. It wasn’t until I cracked it open that I learned what I was getting myself into. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. I laughed. I cried. I yelled at the top of my lungs, waking my son up in the middle of the night, and needless to say he did not appreciate that! If you are a divorced woman, you are going through a divorce, you are thinking about divorce, or you know someone who is divorced you NEED this book!
In short, Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother is the story of how Lorena Bathey started over after her fairytale of marriage failed after eleven years. When her husband, without warning, made the stunning declaration that he was leaving she began a journey where she learned loving, loss, friends and vodka were the roadmap to finding herself. This is not a timid self-help book that sugar coats the truth and that will tell you everything is wonderful. This book is a brutally honest and open. Lorena Bathey tells about her struggles to find her inner fairy godmother after being made to start over again. She uses humor and insight into the world of the late-thirty woman beginning again that will bring chuckles, guffaws, or tears. Lorena Bathey’s story is her own but one that women today are experiencing in many ways. With this life change she stopped waiting for her own fairy godmother and took the wand into her own hands. You can too!
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March 25, 2011
Well, I wrote this book so hard to review myself.
To be honest I wrote it because when I went through my divorce there weren't many books available showing me someone's experiences and overcoming the situation. I decided to be honest and forthright so that I could help others going through what I went through.
The book was my first and it sparked me to become a writer. I just finished my first novel which will launch in April. My first novel is called Beatrice Munson.
This book is fun, will keep you laughing, and shows how women can often get stuck in our roles and forget that happiness in your life is important.
To be honest I wrote it because when I went through my divorce there weren't many books available showing me someone's experiences and overcoming the situation. I decided to be honest and forthright so that I could help others going through what I went through.
The book was my first and it sparked me to become a writer. I just finished my first novel which will launch in April. My first novel is called Beatrice Munson.
This book is fun, will keep you laughing, and shows how women can often get stuck in our roles and forget that happiness in your life is important.
October 30, 2011
In the span of three years, Lorena Bathey went through a divorce from her husband after 11 years together, her mother died of ovarian and breast cancer, and her father remarried within a few months of her mother’s death; she also faced the prospect of reentering the workforce after more than a decade on the outside.
Happy Beginnings is Bathey’s story of picking up the pieces of her life post-marital breakup and fitting them back together to make a whole new picture after much trial and error, including a whirlwind trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome.
Bathey’s writing is brutally honest and open, almost uncomfortably so in parts for this reader. Like many, I enjoy playing voyeur from time to time, but sometimes I can feel like I’ve learned just a bit too much while peeking in the windows.
I thought of Bathey’s children often throughout the book, wondering how they would feel when someday they read this tale of, essentially, how mommy got her groove back, especially from my perspective as a child of divorce. But as we all get to the point someday when we realize our parents are people too, hopefully this book will provide the author’s children with some insight into their mother as a person, particularly at that point in her life.
Indeed, I admire Bathey for having the courage to put this out there knowing not only her children, but also her ex-husband, family, and friends could read it if they so desired. And I absolutely feel that any woman going through a divorce or difficult breakup could benefit from reading about her experiences and finding her “inner fairy godmother,” whether it’s to nod along in agreement or simply to clarify their own paths.
In fact, I’ve already recommended this book to one friend currently in this situation, and I would recommend it again and again.
For this reason, I give Happy Beginnings four stars and encourage you to pick up a copy if you’re looking for a little escape into someone else’s world, and especially if you’re going through a tough personal time.
Happy Beginnings is Bathey’s story of picking up the pieces of her life post-marital breakup and fitting them back together to make a whole new picture after much trial and error, including a whirlwind trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome.
Bathey’s writing is brutally honest and open, almost uncomfortably so in parts for this reader. Like many, I enjoy playing voyeur from time to time, but sometimes I can feel like I’ve learned just a bit too much while peeking in the windows.
I thought of Bathey’s children often throughout the book, wondering how they would feel when someday they read this tale of, essentially, how mommy got her groove back, especially from my perspective as a child of divorce. But as we all get to the point someday when we realize our parents are people too, hopefully this book will provide the author’s children with some insight into their mother as a person, particularly at that point in her life.
Indeed, I admire Bathey for having the courage to put this out there knowing not only her children, but also her ex-husband, family, and friends could read it if they so desired. And I absolutely feel that any woman going through a divorce or difficult breakup could benefit from reading about her experiences and finding her “inner fairy godmother,” whether it’s to nod along in agreement or simply to clarify their own paths.
In fact, I’ve already recommended this book to one friend currently in this situation, and I would recommend it again and again.
For this reason, I give Happy Beginnings four stars and encourage you to pick up a copy if you’re looking for a little escape into someone else’s world, and especially if you’re going through a tough personal time.
October 17, 2011
This is one of the first book I ever won on the Goodreads First-Reads Giveaway, and I had it sitting there to read, but it kept getting pushed to the side by other things, another cozy and what not. I feel bad that I let it sit, but I did finally get to it, and finished it quickly!
It is a really good read for anyone who is divorcing, single or just not feeling like life is going right. I enjoyed her sense of humor, her honesty and the way she put everything out on the table and told you what she was going through and how she dealt with it. Sometimes it wasn't the greatest way or with the best results, but she didn't cover that up, she told you about it and the lessons that she learned from it.
If nothing else, if you take away from this book that life is a series of lessons, and how you react to the lessons and what you learn from those lessons, shape you and your future, then I think the author got what she wanted across.
I enjoyed the book, and plan to pas it along to a friend that is going through a messy divorce right now, as hope and encouragement that life will get better, and you don't have to depend on someone to make it that way, except for yourself.
Thank you Goodreads and the First-Reads giveaway for giving me a chance to read this book. It is not something I ever wou9ld have picked up at the store, but I enjoyed it and felt like I actually got alot out of it. Thank you!!
It is a really good read for anyone who is divorcing, single or just not feeling like life is going right. I enjoyed her sense of humor, her honesty and the way she put everything out on the table and told you what she was going through and how she dealt with it. Sometimes it wasn't the greatest way or with the best results, but she didn't cover that up, she told you about it and the lessons that she learned from it.
If nothing else, if you take away from this book that life is a series of lessons, and how you react to the lessons and what you learn from those lessons, shape you and your future, then I think the author got what she wanted across.
I enjoyed the book, and plan to pas it along to a friend that is going through a messy divorce right now, as hope and encouragement that life will get better, and you don't have to depend on someone to make it that way, except for yourself.
Thank you Goodreads and the First-Reads giveaway for giving me a chance to read this book. It is not something I ever wou9ld have picked up at the store, but I enjoyed it and felt like I actually got alot out of it. Thank you!!
April 12, 2013
About a week ago I was first introduced to Lorena Bathey’s work via Tomoson. I started off reviewing her book the “X”. Now I have finally finished reading another one of her books, Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother. It took me a few days to read as it is really emotional and on a different level than the “X” yet it is a good read still. In this book Lorena tells her own story of dealing with divorce. She encounters various difficulties and challenges on her way to divorce. However, she remains strong and even encourages other women in her position to stay strong as well. If you have ever had a break up, divorce, or felt trapped in your marriage this is the book for you to read.
April 8, 2013
I honestly was unsure I could relate to the book, having never been through a divorce, but there is much more to the book. Its an encouragement to all woman-single, married, or divorced to make your own magic! There are some ups in downs in all our lives but if we learn through it all we will have an experience like nothing we could imagine.
October 17, 2011
I was fortunate to win a copy of this book on Goodreads!
Wow, what a fun book! This is a memoir/autobiography about a woman who is abruptly left by her husband after 11 years of marriage, and forced to start over. In the process of taking it day by day (and learning again and again what seems to be her big life lesson - patience) she discovers herself, and that she is all she ever needed.
As a past victim of my own "LCS" (Lying Cheating Scum - love it!) I related so much to the emotions in this book. It's amazingly honest, real, hilarious and heartbreaking - and you root for her the whole time. Having been there myself (but without kids, and younger when my world crumbled) I can attest that the feelings she shares are so very real, and she eloquently puts into words the devastation and confusion one experiences. She catalogs her first experiences traveling solo (she has now made sure I need to visit Italy!), disasterous dates, giving up materialistic tastes, good dates, buying condoms, online dating, and how she finds solace in her girlfriends - because women need other women.
Highly recommended for any woman needing a positive message that she will be just fine on her own two feet, messages from someone who has been there. I think this book would be incredibly helpful to anyone who is going through a major transition (being due to divorce, or widowhood or any other reason you have to be alone).
I noticed in the Author's bio that she's working on a 2nd book - can't wait!
Wow, what a fun book! This is a memoir/autobiography about a woman who is abruptly left by her husband after 11 years of marriage, and forced to start over. In the process of taking it day by day (and learning again and again what seems to be her big life lesson - patience) she discovers herself, and that she is all she ever needed.
As a past victim of my own "LCS" (Lying Cheating Scum - love it!) I related so much to the emotions in this book. It's amazingly honest, real, hilarious and heartbreaking - and you root for her the whole time. Having been there myself (but without kids, and younger when my world crumbled) I can attest that the feelings she shares are so very real, and she eloquently puts into words the devastation and confusion one experiences. She catalogs her first experiences traveling solo (she has now made sure I need to visit Italy!), disasterous dates, giving up materialistic tastes, good dates, buying condoms, online dating, and how she finds solace in her girlfriends - because women need other women.
Highly recommended for any woman needing a positive message that she will be just fine on her own two feet, messages from someone who has been there. I think this book would be incredibly helpful to anyone who is going through a major transition (being due to divorce, or widowhood or any other reason you have to be alone).
I noticed in the Author's bio that she's working on a 2nd book - can't wait!
April 16, 2013
Happy Beginnings was both sweet and bittersweet. Told from the first person perspective, Happy Beginnings is a memoir of the author's own life after divorce, and how she put her heart back together and moved on. I really enjoyed reading about Lorena's trips abroad, especially to Rome; and it was admirable to read from the author's own perspective, and read about both her strengths as well as her weaknesses. Any woman would enjoy this book, but women who are going through divorce may be particularly interested in this book, as it's not only relevant, but encouraging - there is life after divorce, and you can find happiness again (even if you don't have a magic wand).
September 10, 2011
Won this book from First Reads here on Goodreads! Interesting, what would you do if being in your late 30's, one day out of the blue your husband says he is leaving? I was so mad at that character how could a husband do that to his wife?? Expecting her to just say ok or what!? Got me going right away and was pleasantly surprised how the book progressed from there.
Looking forward to the new book from Lorena Bathey.
Looking forward to the new book from Lorena Bathey.
October 21, 2011
I won this book from Goodreads, and I was surprised at how much I laughed and felt her emotions. The book is about the author's travels thru a divorce and the process of healing, growing, and becoming a new person. Great read for anyone going thru or who as been thru a divorce.
May 5, 2013
Absolutely loved it. She makes you laugh, she makes you sad, but just like her you get through it and out the other side. This is where you learn that you must have taken that path to get to the person that you are today.
May 16, 2013
What if you came home from vacation thinking everything was fine in your life and marriage and was great.Then find out that your husband is leaving you? This is what happened to the author of in this wonderful book,"How I Became my own fairy godmother" by Lorena Bathey.
It is about her divorce after 11 years of marriage. Which is a long time to be married to someone and have to rug pulled in under you.How to eventually find and love yourself again after this life changing experience happens.Some married friends of yours can and most likely will turn on you thinking you very well might take their husbands.This opens your eyes to truly who your real friends are and are not.It feels like you are in high school with the catty,snob girls who feel you will take their boyfriends away and find they talk behind your back,then you find out they were not real friends.You come to find out you are a very strong woman in the end.
Lorena shows you that being alone is alright.
I love that she started a support group for divorce women and anyone can join even if they are married. A community for women to support and learn from one another. I have to be honest with you I was married for 5 1/2 months,I was 25-26 years old then divorced when I was 28 years old.I applied to review this book and did not really know what the book was about.I was not sure because of the fairy on the cover.This book is a fairy tale but really resembles our very own lives.It shows that when you examine yourself and look in the mirror you should be happy with what you see and love yourself for who you are and If you do not.That you very well can change, so you can,will be happy with yourself and your life.It is like a make over from the inside out. Wa-la (Wand in your hand) a brand new you. So simple that can change and brighten your outlook on yourself and your life.
Product Description
This is a soft bound book. It is 200+ pages.
This is a memoir about starting over after loss of a parent to cancer, remarriage of another parent, and a husband leaving. It is a VERY honest account of the struggles that many women overcome when having to learn all over again after a settled life. There is humor but very real accounts of dating, emotions, and travel to Italy.
It was clear eleven years, two kids and one golden retriever later that my fairy-tale marriage was less than magical. After my husband read from neatly printed 3x5 cards each reason why he was leaving me, I began recording the changes taking place in my life. It was time to reevaluate the roles I had been playing in my life.
Realizing that no amount of wand waving could save my marriage, I began a new journey. This journey included starting over, making friends, finding new love and occasionally sipping a martini or two while mastering self-empowerment.
Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother is a firsthand account of devastation, loss, recovery and renewal told by me, a courageous witness to my life changing. It is a story of determination that exhibits the renewed purpose that I strenuously fought for and achieved in every facet of my life.
From the Author:
It was clear eleven years, two kids and one golden retriever later that my fairy-tale marriage was less than magical. After my husband read from neatly printed 3x5 cards each reason why he was leaving me, I began recording the changes taking place in my life. It was time to reevaluate the roles I had been playing in my life.
Realizing that no amount of wand waving could save my marriage, I began a new journey. This journey included starting over, making friends, finding new love and occasionally sipping a martini or two while mastering self-empowerment.
Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother is a firsthand account of devastation, loss, recovery and renewal told by me, a courageous witness to my life changing. It is a story of determination that exhibits the renewed purpose that I strenuously fought for and achieved in every facet of my life.
This book is for anyone going through a divorce.It is very insightful and heartwarming.I Love this book and love the story.
I give it 5 Stars out of 5 Stars and Two Thumbs Up!
It is about her divorce after 11 years of marriage. Which is a long time to be married to someone and have to rug pulled in under you.How to eventually find and love yourself again after this life changing experience happens.Some married friends of yours can and most likely will turn on you thinking you very well might take their husbands.This opens your eyes to truly who your real friends are and are not.It feels like you are in high school with the catty,snob girls who feel you will take their boyfriends away and find they talk behind your back,then you find out they were not real friends.You come to find out you are a very strong woman in the end.
Lorena shows you that being alone is alright.
I love that she started a support group for divorce women and anyone can join even if they are married. A community for women to support and learn from one another. I have to be honest with you I was married for 5 1/2 months,I was 25-26 years old then divorced when I was 28 years old.I applied to review this book and did not really know what the book was about.I was not sure because of the fairy on the cover.This book is a fairy tale but really resembles our very own lives.It shows that when you examine yourself and look in the mirror you should be happy with what you see and love yourself for who you are and If you do not.That you very well can change, so you can,will be happy with yourself and your life.It is like a make over from the inside out. Wa-la (Wand in your hand) a brand new you. So simple that can change and brighten your outlook on yourself and your life.
Product Description
This is a soft bound book. It is 200+ pages.
This is a memoir about starting over after loss of a parent to cancer, remarriage of another parent, and a husband leaving. It is a VERY honest account of the struggles that many women overcome when having to learn all over again after a settled life. There is humor but very real accounts of dating, emotions, and travel to Italy.
It was clear eleven years, two kids and one golden retriever later that my fairy-tale marriage was less than magical. After my husband read from neatly printed 3x5 cards each reason why he was leaving me, I began recording the changes taking place in my life. It was time to reevaluate the roles I had been playing in my life.
Realizing that no amount of wand waving could save my marriage, I began a new journey. This journey included starting over, making friends, finding new love and occasionally sipping a martini or two while mastering self-empowerment.
Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother is a firsthand account of devastation, loss, recovery and renewal told by me, a courageous witness to my life changing. It is a story of determination that exhibits the renewed purpose that I strenuously fought for and achieved in every facet of my life.
From the Author:
It was clear eleven years, two kids and one golden retriever later that my fairy-tale marriage was less than magical. After my husband read from neatly printed 3x5 cards each reason why he was leaving me, I began recording the changes taking place in my life. It was time to reevaluate the roles I had been playing in my life.
Realizing that no amount of wand waving could save my marriage, I began a new journey. This journey included starting over, making friends, finding new love and occasionally sipping a martini or two while mastering self-empowerment.
Happy Beginnings: How I Became My Own Fairy Godmother is a firsthand account of devastation, loss, recovery and renewal told by me, a courageous witness to my life changing. It is a story of determination that exhibits the renewed purpose that I strenuously fought for and achieved in every facet of my life.
This book is for anyone going through a divorce.It is very insightful and heartwarming.I Love this book and love the story.
I give it 5 Stars out of 5 Stars and Two Thumbs Up!
May 14, 2013
I like reading real life stories or stories which can be an eye opener. Recently I got a copy of book named Happy Beginnings for review purpose. In this book Author has described her real life account of how she gave her life a fresh start after getting divorce.
I enjoyed reading this book. Author has explained real life situations in such a vivid manner that it made me think about love and life. I was thinking how a person feels when his/her partner just casually say that I want divorce after spending so many years together. You are left with only two options in this case. First one is to cry and wait for some miracle to happen. Second one is to give your life a new start i.e. Happy Beginnings which Lorena Bathey followed. Author has shown that instead of waiting for some miracle to happen, you have to take that magical wand in your hands.
Lorena shared her personal experience of dealing the divorce. She beautifully captured her emotions,feelings and courage in this book. I truly believe that life never ends and you should keep going.
I really enjoyed this book and learned so many things. Lorena's style of writing coupled with slight humor has made this book completely different.
This book is a must read for all ladies especially those who are going through breakups or divorce. This book will help in motivating and giving strength.Lorena Bathey
I enjoyed reading this book. Author has explained real life situations in such a vivid manner that it made me think about love and life. I was thinking how a person feels when his/her partner just casually say that I want divorce after spending so many years together. You are left with only two options in this case. First one is to cry and wait for some miracle to happen. Second one is to give your life a new start i.e. Happy Beginnings which Lorena Bathey followed. Author has shown that instead of waiting for some miracle to happen, you have to take that magical wand in your hands.
Lorena shared her personal experience of dealing the divorce. She beautifully captured her emotions,feelings and courage in this book. I truly believe that life never ends and you should keep going.
I really enjoyed this book and learned so many things. Lorena's style of writing coupled with slight humor has made this book completely different.
This book is a must read for all ladies especially those who are going through breakups or divorce. This book will help in motivating and giving strength.Lorena Bathey
May 17, 2013
Personally, I was amazed when I requested to review this book because I am not an avid reader to be quite honest with you. Therefore, I felt not being one, this book should and will get a very honest opinion. In reading the brief synopsis of this book it was about all the things that I knew would interest me, and keep me awake (reading puts me to sleep). I am divorced myself, and on similar circumstances, but mine were a bit different, but everyone has their own story don't we? I felt Lorena's pain and confusion in her words, and I also felt her anger. Personally, I walked in her shoes in so many places. As I read this story it became more, and more of a life's experience with an ending that will not surprise you, but... well, guess you'll just have to read the book to find out that type of ending won't you. I must say that the author had a way to pull you in with emotional thoughts, and dramatic moments, and heartwarming scenes, but yet keep you on the edge of your chair at times. At times they were a bit complex, but as you read on you were back in a comfort zone smiling and giggling at the author's whimsical way of explaining a scene at times in my opinion. Definitely a woman's book and a must read.
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