On a crisp October day in 2002, Lindsey O'Connor woke from a 47-day medically induced coma. She heard her ecstatic husband's voice and saw his face as she emerged from the depths of unconsciousness. She was bewildered by the people around her who looked so overjoyed and were so thoroughly attentive and attuned to her every move. Then came the question: "Do you remember that you had a baby?"
Lindsey drifted in and out of consciousness again for weeks. When she finally and gradually surfaced permanently from her long submersion, she struggled to understand that the day her baby came into the world was the day she left it. Her awakening was the happy ending for her family and friends--the miracle they had been praying for--but it was just the beginning of Lindsey's long and frightening journey toward a new reality.
With visceral images and richly layered storytelling, Lindsey O'Connor vividly tells the poignant true story of the struggle to reenter her world and rebuild her identity. Underlying this life and death battle is a story of lost and found love, the effort to make sense of life-altering events, and the continuing search for self. This moving memoir paints a powerful picture of pain, beauty, and the unsurpassable gift of finally knowing who you are.
Lindsey drifted in and out of consciousness again for weeks. When she finally and gradually surfaced permanently from her long submersion, she struggled to understand that the day her baby came into the world was the day she left it. Her awakening was the happy ending for her family and friends--the miracle they had been praying for--but it was just the beginning of Lindsey's long and frightening journey toward a new reality.
With visceral images and richly layered storytelling, Lindsey O'Connor vividly tells the poignant true story of the struggle to reenter her world and rebuild her identity. Underlying this life and death battle is a story of lost and found love, the effort to make sense of life-altering events, and the continuing search for self. This moving memoir paints a powerful picture of pain, beauty, and the unsurpassable gift of finally knowing who you are.
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You are in for a treat with this memoir , no doubt about it you will not want to put this book down once you crack it open.
What a refreshing book that helped remind me what is most important in my life.
Lindsey is very blessed and she has a story to share and you don't want to miss it.
I gave this book 5 stars and I recommend picking up a copy.
I was given a copy by the publisher for my honest review.
One word to say about this book is WOW !! It sounds really really good .Did a wonderful job again Mary !! Blessings ,Dana "Girl"
ReplyDeleteGreat review Mary. This sounds like a very good book!
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DeleteThis book sounds so good, I have got to check it out. Mary, thanks for such a great review, and for sharing this book and new author with us. I am going over to Amazon now.
ReplyDeleteI want to read this book. Putting it on my must read book. There have been many amazing miracles happen lately and this sounds like another one.
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Oh Yes, I love to read how great our God is and I really like to read about miracle's that are happening to great people. Thanks for sharing with us. This is a must read book for me. I think I will go get a copy of this one to enjoy this weekend.
ReplyDeleteMary, thank you for this great interview. The Long Awakening sounds amazing! I can't imagine what Lindsey must have gone through. I would love to read this book. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book and I would love to read it! Thnx Mary, again, for another great review!
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ReplyDeleteTHE LONG AWAKENING sounds great .I would love to read it. Thanks for another great giveaway and review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another wonderful review, Mary! This is quite a story!
ReplyDeleteI really like to read about miracle's , and so many need one today, i would love to win your book thanks for the chance
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Sounds like quite an interesting story. Thanks for sharing your review, Mary.
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This book has an amazing storyline, I love the review and put this book on my wish list. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Mary, this sounds like such a beautiful memoir! Thank you for the wonderful review!
ReplyDeleteI love this kind of book - I used to read only biographies, & autobiographies. I've heard that truth is stranger than fiction, & this sounds like a perfect example of that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review, Mary, & the opportunity to win the book!
Bonnie Roof
It sounds like a very deep book. I haven't read too many books about near-death experiences, so I think I would like to. I can't even begin to imagine how this would be. Wow!
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This sounds like a very good book. Your review on it is really good.
ReplyDeleteThis was a sad thing to happen to anyone. Cant imagine. Sad that they can't remember things tho. Some! So glad she got okay with a lot of help from GOD and support from the family. Thanks for this story. mac262(at)me(dot)com
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