Sally Cronin: Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries

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Life is Like A Bowl of Cherries, Sally Cronin’s latest book, displays “the complexities of life, love, and loss.” 

Composed of a series of well written short stories, poems and photos, the book begins on a humorous and ironical note on how a woman’s weight loss is cyber controlled – be careful what you put on the internet, folks.

 In keeping with her technology theme, the author shifts course in a sweet, touching story about Jenny – a lonely divorcee who finds a family across the globe thanks to DNA testing.

Sally Cronin’s characters are ordinary people doing ordinary things but in an exquisite way. Take for example, Molly who is interested in horticulture where “not everything you plan will turn out the way you expect.” Alice, a florist who developed “a flare for elaborate floral displays.”  Spunky Elsie Windsor, 93 out on a date with a teenager. Women who fight for their rights such is the case of a woman in the midst of a marriage filled with abuse, patriarchal control and violence.

Romance has many twist and turns. Romantic love can be tragic as Elaine and Tom learn the truth about how their parents kept them apart.

The characters in Sally Cronin’s stories reflect real people. Kind people. Charitable women. Women with big hearts. Courageous women. Loving husbands. Generous women who help a young homeless young man with his own story to share about hunger.

This is a very positive book where love, courage and charity are the winners.

A book to lighten us as we go through these dark days.

The book is also sprinkled with poetry. Here’s one I chose because it’s shaped as a Christmas tree and well, ‘tis the Season. 

Two Hearts

When

You meet

The someone

Who sparks a flame

In your heart and mind

Passion is ignited.

Even when the years have passed

The rapport that has developed,

Energized with a sense of humour,

Binds your two hearts together forever

Visit Sally Cronin’s Blog Magazine for some Christmas cheer

30 thoughts on “Sally Cronin: Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries”

    • Thank you, Sheindl about my writing. It very kind of you to say. I’ll be celebrating Christmas with my daughter and have a zoom call with the rest of my family.
      Happy Holidays to you and all the best for the new year to you and your loved ones. xxx

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  9. Carol, a lovely and thoughtful review of Sally’s book and having read a couple of her other works I know I would love this one! The poem is beautiful and uplifting … as you say, just what we need at the moment! Happy Reading! 😀

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  12. Thank you for sharing!.. hope all is well and in spite of life’s challenges, you and yours are having a wonderful holiday and have a very Merry Christmas filled with love and happiness!!.. 🙂

    Until we meet again..
    May flowers always line your path
    and sunshine light your way,
    May songbirds serenade your
    every step along the way,
    May a rainbow run beside you
    in a sky that’s always blue,
    And may happiness fill your heart
    each day your whole life through.
    May the sun shine all day long
    Everything go right, nothing go wrong
    May those you love bring love back to you
    And may all the wishes you wish come true
    (Irish Saying)

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  13. Pingback: Smorgasbord Christmas Archives -What’s in Name? Ifan and the Black Sheep by Sally Cronin | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine

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