On Women Turning Forty: Coming into Our Fullness by Cathleen Rountree

 

Right now, I am 35. Culturally, my next big birthday is 40. No reason to miss any wisdom. I don't esteem one woman above the others. Each woman delivered candor about her past experiences and current standing.

Women and those empathic to women ought to read this book.

A Piece of Cake: a memoir by Cupcake Brown

A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so relieved and delighted for Cupcake!!! I first became aware of Cupcake from an article in the Oprah Magazine in the early 2000s. I started this book knowing she would overcome. It deepens my faith knowing that God watches over people like Cupcake used to be. It lets me know that my situation is not helpless and that I can be victorious. 

All praise aside, I am grateful that I didn't meet Cupcake during her drug years. Too much!! People did love her and they were unyielding with patience. She was blessed in the midst of her turmoil.

It illuminates me to my compulsions and bad habits. No need to hit rock bottom. Preventive measures saves many lives and proves just as or even moreso valuable.