Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go

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Timely themes: Nearly half (47%) of The Sandwich Generationpeople currently in their forties and fiftieshave a parent age 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting a grown child today. For readers who liked . . . : by Glennon Doyle Melton. Huge target market: This memoir is targeted at women (ages 3565) who find themselves caught in a difficult marriage, caring for elderly parents, and/or raising childrena huge audience market. A unique memoir angle: This title cannot be pigeonholed as a grief narrative or a divorce narrative. The author intricately bends the memoir genre, spanning an ultimately optimistic tale of self-discovery.

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Author Laurie James delivers a powerful, moving story of the war within the self: who she is versus who she really wants to be. This author is gifted at putting these tug-of-war emotions and scenarios into a book with dialogue that reads as easily a novel. If you've ever given your all and it still isn't enough, you will definitely relate to this woman's journey, and perhaps you can learn from it as well.
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Sandwiched delivers an insightful examination of a woman committed to strengthening her own understanding of how she became the person she is and how she can persevere to uncover the person she wants to be. The story will provide a valuable example for others seeking guidance and inspiration while confronting the ongoing and relentless obstacles in life.
Kathryn Taylor, author of Two Minus One: A Memoir

A relatable memoir, told with honesty and grace, that reminds me of the struggles of every woman with a caring, nurturing soul. James gives so much of herself to the ones she loves that theres nothing left for herself, to the point where it almost destroys her. Her self-discovery is a slow burn, one you won't be able to put down.
Jackie Townsend, author of The Absence of Evelyn and Riding High in April

Author Bio

Laurie James has successfully launched four daughters, has been the primary caretaker for her elderly parents, and is the founder of a unique program in Manhattan Beach, California, that helps women through pivotal transitions in life. An active community volunteer, she co-chairs a youth program for high school students, exposing them to a variety of career paths before they apply to college. Laurie graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in business and was a corporate recruiter before she stayed home to raise her four daughters. She lives in Manhattan Beach and enjoys yoga, hiking, skiing, sailing, and adventure travel. This is her first book. She lives in Manhattan Beach, CA.