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Letters from Madelyn: Chronicles of a Caregiver

Name: Letters from Madelyn: Chronicles of a Caregiver
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Book Synopsis: Madelyn Kubin was a seventy-year-old Kansas farm wife. She appeared to be fragile because of her thinning white hair, macular degeneration, osteoporosis, congestive heart failure, and severe hearing loss. But when her husband Quentin suffered a debilitating stroke, she was forced to summon physical, emotional, and spiritual strengths she didn't know she possessed in order to care for him at home.

She managed her isolation, loneliness, and stress by going to her computer, disengaging her emotional monitor, and writing letters to her daughter Elaine. Madelyn's story of faith, courage, and love is told through her unflinchingly honest and surprisingly funny letters written in real time over the course of six-and-a-half years. She wrote unabashedly about her anger, guilt, depression, and grief. She also wrote about her frustration with Quentin's repeated requests for her to arrange a "sex date" with the girl he had taken to his high school senior prom sixty years earlier.

Although she prayed every day that she would be a willing channel for God's love and compassion, there were plenty of days she felt like telling God to go find himself another servant. In spite of her physical and emotional challenges, Madelyn proved that it is possible, even in the very worst end-of-life situations, to experience mental and spiritual growth and to find joy and happiness from within.

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Experience the remarkable journey of Madelyn Kubin in her heartwarming memoir, "Letters from Madelyn: Chronicles of a Caregiver." This powerful tale follows the life of a seemingly fragile seventy-year-old Kansas farm wife, whose world takes an unexpected turn when her husband Quentin has a debilitating stroke. Forced to dig deep into her physical, emotional, and spiritual strength, Madelyn discovers a resilience she never knew existed.

Despite facing challenges such as macular degeneration, osteoporosis, congestive heart failure, and severe hearing loss, Madelyn's spirit soars as she finds solace in her computer and her heartfelt letters to her daughter Elaine. With raw honesty and unexpected humor, Madelyn's letters offer an unfiltered glimpse into her life over a span of six-and-a-half years.

Madelyn's story is an inspiring testament to faith, courage, and love. She unapologetically shares her struggles with anger, guilt, depression, and grief, while also navigating Quentin's unexpected requests for a "sex date" with his high school prom companion from sixty years ago. Through it all, Madelyn remains steadfast in her belief that her purpose is to be a channel for God's love and compassion.

Join Madelyn on her extraordinary journey and discover that even in the darkest of times, there is room for personal growth, joy, and happiness. Let Madelyn's resilience and unwavering spirit inspire you to find strength within yourself.

Experience the power of Madelyn's story. Order your copy of "Letters from Madelyn: Chronicles of a Caregiver" today and embark on a transformative journey of love, faith, and unwavering determination. Start your journey now!

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