Our experiences are stepping stones for much of what feeds our character. We live, we experience, we learn, we become, and we overcome.
I always look forward to reading D.G. Kaye’s books because I know they will be authentic, witty, and compelling.
Throughout D.G. Kaye’s latest memoir, she draws her readers in by sharing her past experiences. A reader can easily relate to fifteen real talk stories that cover topics such as her obsession with shoes, her hilarious experience with her first Christmas tree, her disastrous experiment with changing from blonde to redhead, her first kiss, and many more firsts, at times bittersweet, including the death of a close friend.
In particular, I found her tribute to her beloved husband to be so very touching. She writes how no man could make her laugh. In the past laughter for her “could mask so many scars, aches, and insecurities….It was always me making someone else laugh…That was until I met my husband. Here was a man who made me laugh.”
During this Christmas season, if you’re feeling stressed like many of us are, I highly recommend this book. Relax and give yourself this gift for the holiday season. Your heart will likely smile as you reflect on some of your firsts and take a journey down your own memory lane.
I don’t have the energy to laugh All my ideas are sad I have lost it all
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You might want t read the links which I put on this post. You’ll see how D.G. Kaye has also lost her laughter after her husband died.
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A great review of Debby’s book. Thanks for featuring it.
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Thank you, Darlene. Wish you a wonderful Christmas and a year filled with lots of success. xxx
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Thank you so much, Carol. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
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This sounds like a very human, relatable book – some thing that can really resonate with the reader. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Margot. Have a Happy Holiday and a new year filled with inspiration and enjoyment. 🙂
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Thank you so much Carol. I was elated to find my name in your titled post. I am humbled at your kind words about my books, and over the moon for your most beautiful review and share here. Thank you and wishing you a beautiful holiday season and all good things for the new year and always. Hugs ❤ xx
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Debby, I posted the review on Amazon.ca, tried to post on Goodreads but there was some maintenance happening then. Will try later.
I know the holidays are hard for you but I wish you comfort and peace. ❤
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Thanks again so very much Carol. I am thrilled for your review, and that you took the time to read. Thanks for letting me know about the glitch on GR. I’ve been encountering glitches in a few places. The digital world we have to put up with 🙂 And thanks for bothering to go back to Goodreads. Holiday hugs to you Carol. You made my day. ❤ xx
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Thank you for your review, Carol. Debby’s book is definitely on my TBR list. Enjoy the holidays!❤️
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My thanks as well for your review, I particularly like the quote of how her husband made her laugh, it sounds like she found … home.
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Nice way of putting it. ❤
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Thanks for your interest Jill. ❤
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It’s a great book to read during the holidays. Do you have a new book out? Have I missed something. Happy Holidays, Jill to you and your family. May your new year be full of success. xx
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Thanks for sharing this. Anita
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A wonderful review, Carol – congratulations to Debby. Toni x
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Thanks again Toni xx
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Lovely review Carol for this wonderful collection from Debby…Merry Christmas.. ♥
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Hugs Sally ❤
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Merry Christmas, Sally. ❤
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What a terrific review, Carol. I think Debby’s book sounds very relatable. It’s something we should all read. 🙂
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Thank you Kymber ❤
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A great review, Carol. I have already downloaded “Fifteen First Times” and am looking forward to reading it as I enter 2023 for the first time!
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Oh, I’m sure you’ll love it! Happy Holidays. ❤
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A smiling heart is a lovely thing 🙂
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Hi Carol, Thank you for a tempting review of Deb’s entertaining book Fifteen First Times. Definitely on my list ‘to read.’ She’s quite a charismatic character…A Happy New Year.
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