I’m a guest at Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord Magazine. Wow! What a great joy and wonderful surprise this morning to find the first review of my new book, The Winding Road. I appreciated Sally’s insightful and reflective review of my story and generously shared it on her blog. Please head over to read the post on her content-rich magazine.
My husband and I spent a week with the grandkids. We’re now in Port Angeles, and Sequim, Washington, for our anniversary. We planned to go to Victoria, BC. Two days before flying to Portland, I discovered my passport had expired six months ago. Canada would let me in with the expired passport, but the US wouldn’t let me return with it being expired. I canceled the Victoria trip in the last minute and re-booked it for Port Angeles. I’m glad to have discovered it at this time. My sister has a destination wedding in Canada in November and I need a valid passport.
Marymere Falls, Olympic National Park, Port Angeles, Washington
It is my pleasure to share my advance review for the latest release by Miriam Hurdle… a memoir The Winding Road: A Journey of Survival. On preorder for August 26th.
About the book
In the summer of 2008, Miriam Hurdle was diagnosed with melanoma-an aggressive and invasive cancer in her internal organs. The survival rate before 2008 was low. Besides risking harsh treatments for a slim chance of survival, Miriam had hoops to jump through. By the time she received treatment at the beginning of 2009, her cancer had progressed from stage II to stage IV. It was a rough and uphill winding road. But alongside her was support and encouragement. Accompanied by the love of her family and community, this is Miriam’s journey of faith and miracle. It is a heartwarming story of resilience, courage, and the will to live.
I love the hike that your on, here, Miriam and I’m so glad you didn’t end up stranded in Canada (although it is nice there). I am looking forward to reading your book. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
We were home last night, Dan. As much as I like to travel, I like my own bed, not too hard, not too soft, it’s just right!! 🙂 Thank you again for reading my book.
Thank you very much, Rebecca! Sally does wonderful reviews. I’m excited about my book launch. We had a great anniversary trip. Now I’m waiting for my new passport to go to Victoria BC for my sister’s wedding. My niece and her husband moved to Vancouver. So, we’ll have a big family get-together for a few days in Vancouver.
Thank you, Peter. My niece and her husband just moved to Vancouver, BC. Her mom – my sister and her husband are coming from Hong Kong to the wedding. It’ll be a good family gathering time.
What a relief to discover that ahead of time and still be able to enjoy your anniversary somewhere else. Congratulations on your first review. I hope there are many more to come.
I was relieved to discover that, Pete! It would be disappointing if I discovered that in November. My sister in Hong Kong will be here for my other sister’s wedding. Many of us, like my daughter’s family, will make a vacation out of it and have a large family gathering and other activities. I’ll be disappointed if I couldn’t go.
Port Angeles is about as close as you can get. Yes, good thing you found out now and not just before the wedding. Heading over to Sally’s blog now. Congrats, Miriam.
It shocked me to see the expiration date, Carla! The pandemic prevented us from traveling, so I didn’t look at my passport for three years. I saw your comment on Sally’s blog. Thank you very much!
About the book
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oh I love your pictures and so happy you’re having a great time Miriam! what a wonderful review by Sally of your great resilience and attitude. 💖
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HI Miriam, a thoughtful review by Sally. Your book is a very emotional and hard read in many ways, but also uplifting and hopeful.
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Congratulations on the wonderful review, Miriam.
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I know. Debra. Sally did a wonderful review. Thank you for your support!
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I love the hike that your on, here, Miriam and I’m so glad you didn’t end up stranded in Canada (although it is nice there). I am looking forward to reading your book. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
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We were home last night, Dan. As much as I like to travel, I like my own bed, not too hard, not too soft, it’s just right!! 🙂 Thank you again for reading my book.
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Miriam “Goldilocks” Hurdle 😉
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Congratulations, Miriam on your anniversary!!! I am so excited for your book launch. Sally has the most wonderful reviews.
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Thank you very much, Rebecca! Sally does wonderful reviews. I’m excited about my book launch. We had a great anniversary trip. Now I’m waiting for my new passport to go to Victoria BC for my sister’s wedding. My niece and her husband moved to Vancouver. So, we’ll have a big family get-together for a few days in Vancouver.
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Congratulations on the first review for The Winding Road, Miriam! And Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you very much, Liz! I look forward to reading your review of The Winding Road. We had a great anniversary trip.
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You’re welcome, Miriam!
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Just started it, Miriam, and am having trouble putting it down. Very personal.
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Oh, thank you, Jacqui! You might have finished by now!
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Yeah I have! BTW, I loved your short hair. It looked good on you.
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Haha, I had shorter hair than that once upon a time.
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Congratulations Miriam and I hope all goes well for the November wedding.
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Thank you, Peter. My niece and her husband just moved to Vancouver, BC. Her mom – my sister and her husband are coming from Hong Kong to the wedding. It’ll be a good family gathering time.
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Congratulations! Enjoy your anniversary somewhere else.
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Thank you very much, Rajkkhoja! We had a great time in Port Angeles.
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What a relief to discover that ahead of time and still be able to enjoy your anniversary somewhere else. Congratulations on your first review. I hope there are many more to come.
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I was relieved to discover that, Pete! It would be disappointing if I discovered that in November. My sister in Hong Kong will be here for my other sister’s wedding. Many of us, like my daughter’s family, will make a vacation out of it and have a large family gathering and other activities. I’ll be disappointed if I couldn’t go.
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Port Angeles is about as close as you can get. Yes, good thing you found out now and not just before the wedding. Heading over to Sally’s blog now. Congrats, Miriam.
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It shocked me to see the expiration date, Carla! The pandemic prevented us from traveling, so I didn’t look at my passport for three years. I saw your comment on Sally’s blog. Thank you very much!
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