You will learn:

• How to awaken your compassion when duty calls
• How to forgive yourself when facing life’s challenges
• Why serious illness offers the opportunity for so many gifts
• How to find the hidden gift of hope when placed deep in your heart
• The importance of faith and trust that nothing happens in God’s world by mistake or coincidence

Patricia reveals her upbeat and insightful personal story of the relationship she had with her youngest sister—her friend, her confidant, her soul mate—both growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and living almost 2000 miles apart as adults. Now God has taken her from the journey through grief to a place of inspiration that often accompanies acceptance and adjoins faith by calling her to share her sister’s gifts with you, by embracing her sister’s wit, charm and beauty with you and weaving together a meaningful story of love and courage inspired by real events and ideas you can use and reflect upon as you travel your own life’s journey.

Earl describes vividly how he often stood at the edge of his life, peering in, feeling frustrated yet hopeful. The consequences he faced due to excessive drinking give the reader an appreciation of his powerlessness over alcohol and depression.

Intestinal Fortitude is a stunning memoir that’s both gritty and lyrical. Earl gets inside our hearts and souls, and lovingly shares how a strong man, immensely proud of his sobriety, family, and life journey, shares unflinching optimism. His compelling and inspiring story is a testament to resilience and perseverance. These vignettes demonstrate self-reflection and wisdom, a beacon of hope for all of us, and a must-read for anyone asking questions about their life’s purpose.

Patricia is an award winning author and workshop facilitator on writing related topics. She is also speaking out on domestic violence issues with the AZCESDV and speaks in the recovery field on the topic of love addiction. Both topics she openly discusses in this book.