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“The question remains: Is Michelle Zive going to cry every time she reads the part about Molly’s ruptured appendix?” –David, Michelle’s husband
“I’m really proud of Zive. Her book is going to help a lot of people.”–Jack, age 6 (but really a 40-year-old man inside), Michelle’s son
“After reading Zive’s memoir, I recommend she get on anti-depressants and get herself into psychotherapy.” –John, clinical psychologist, Taos Summer Writers’ Conference, Advanced Memoir Workshop
“I think Michelle should let go already.” –Donna, Michelle’s friend
“I read the memoir in one sitting. I found the story compelling. What was amazing was how Zive captured the nuances as well as the heart of the story. She didn’t miss a thing. I found myself crying throughout especially at the bittersweet ending. It was great to follow Zive on this wonderful journey…again.” –Molly, age 20, Michelle’s daughter
“Zive has to get this memoir published. She is a fantastic storyteller, and this story is going to resonate with people.”–Marty, Michelle’s dad (”Like father, like daughter.”)
“What memoir?” –Kelly, age 17, Michelle’s daughter
“Reviewers of Zive’s early drafts of the memoir found her sense of humor off putting. One reviewer said, ‘Zive uses her humor as a defense, and it becomes offensive and tiring. I know she’s deeper than this.’ However, I found her humor showed her resiliency. When children have a difficult childhood, like Zive’s, they use humor to “cope” or to bounce back. Zive’s memoir is sprinkled with humor and insight throughout.”–Catherine, psychologist, Taos Summer Writers’ Conference, Memoir Class
“You’re still working on that memoir?”–Rhonda, Michelle’s friend for thirty-two years and a character in the memoir unbeknowst to her. That will teach her.
Read from the memoir, HOLDING ON AND LETTING GO: A MOTHER’S STORY, the first chapter and the first time Molly’s boyfriend visited San Diego.
10th January, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Funny, Michelle! Love the reviews. A huge congratulations for finishing!
15th January, 2010 at 7:09 pm
When can I read this memoir? I can’t wait!
27th February, 2010 at 5:57 am
One of these days the reading public will know the name Michelle Zive. It isn’t a matter of “if”, it is only “when”.