Through Fire and Rain

Its hard to believe all that one person(and her family) went thru. Very difficult to read, your heart just broke for them. Powerful read!

I love memoirs and "Through Fire and Rain" did not disappoint me. Without giving anything away, this book examines how people can be struck with the lowest of blows, move through them, survive, and be struck again and again yet keep going like the most incredible version of the Energizer Bunny! The power of love and prayer are key themes and progressive medicine plays a role as well This is a story of true love, real life, and facing near-impossible odds. It's a remarkable story that makes for a compelling, inspiring read and does exactly what the best of memoirs can do.

What an incredible woman. Her resolve and manner of handling anything that came her way was inspiring to read. Difficult to read due to the circumstances of what this wonderful lady and loved ones had to endure, but well worth the read. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

Through Fire and Rain by Maryann and Joseph Anselmo is the heartwrenching account of a couple who goes through more than anyone should have to. Excited on the night of her first big singing performance, MaryAnn is devastated to learn after the show that her only child, a son, has committed suicide. That is the first of a number of horrific events that she must rise above as she comes to terms with his death. Shortly afterwards, she is in a horrendous car accident where she almost loses her life and must learn to walk, talk, sing and live day to day. After a long recovery from that, she is diagnosed with cancer and another long recovery begins. Through the telling, both MaryAnn and her husband Joe retain their senses of dignity and humor.

Thank you to the authors, Story Merchant and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel for my honest review. A really quick and enjoyable read!

This is such an inspirational book. From losing her son Dustin, to suicide, and then being in a wreck of a car car with her dad. Mary Ann went through alot, and fate wasnt done with her yet, cancer came calling. This story is told by Mary Ann and her husband Joe. They have such fighting spirits.