With retirement approaching and his marriage on cruise control, George Shannon left for a much-needed vacation with his wife Carol. Their lives changed forever on their final night in Cabo San Lucas, when George awoke to find that Carol had suffered a debilitating stroke.
As they rushed back to their hometown of Pittsburgh, questions, doubts, and fear consumed George’s mind: Would Carol survive? What level of care would she need? Would George be up to the task of serving as her caregiver, a role he knew nothing about?
During the next seven years, George and Carol would face a series of medical and personal challenges that would relentlessly test their resolve. Every day George would help Carol meet her needs, and every night, he would go to bed wondering whether he had done enough. He soon discovered that the caregiver role comes with unexpected rewards—gifts that would leave him a better, happier, and more fulfilled man. The Best Seven Years of My Life is the tale of an unlikely caregiver, a journey to rediscovering humility, and the story of a man blessed with the amazing chance to fall in love all over again.
Table of Content
foreword
CHAPTER ONE: the moment of change
CHAPTER TWO: dedication
CHAPTER THREE: unrelenting
CHAPTER FOUR: a search for inner peace
CHAPTER FIVE: the healing power of humility
CHAPTER SIX: better days
CHAPTER SEVEN: whether tragedy or turkey
CHAPTER EIGHT: feel the love
CHAPTER NINE: it finds you
CHAPTER TEN: the mighty fight
CHAPTER ELEVEN: on her own two feet
CHAPTER TWELVE: for the rest of my years
acknowledgements
About the author
Chad Patrick Shannon is a freelance writer, story consultant, and attorney. He has written articles, film scripts, comedy sketches, plays, and historical/legacy pieces, but he couldn’t have asked for a better subject for his first full-length book, The Best Seven Years of My Life.
In addition to his own writing, Chad consults with writers, attorneys, and healthcare organizations to develop story structure and narrative techniques. He has also written and directed three award-winning short films. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and creative better half, Catherine, along with their dog, Stella.
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