Beyond Words: A Memoir Story - Paperback

by Gayle a. Huntress (Author)

This is a story about a girl growing up in a small town in New England who loses both parents to cancer. At age 18, she and her brothers inherit an old colonial farmhouse, eleven acres, a gold Cadillac and the task of growing up. This deeply personal account chronicles their heartbreaking loss, the redemptive power of love and the community that saw them through. It's an extraordinary narrative about what it means to rebuild a life after unimaginable loss and the astonishing process of transforming grief into joy. The voice of the narrator grows seamlessly throughout the pages in to illuminate unforgettable characters living through riveting events. It's a funny, poignant and moving memoir about growing up and coming home.

Author Biography

Gayle Huntress lives on a long dirt road in a small town in Massachusetts with her husband. She tries to find an hour a day to write within a very full life that includes a day job as a software system specialist. Beyond Words is Gayle's first book and she's grateful that every day she gets to live a life she loves. In the spirit of giving back a portion of the book's proceeds are donated to charity. You can learn more or sign up to be notified of upcoming projects at www.gaylehuntress.com.