My Checkered Life is the voice of one who has been through diverse and challenging situations in her life, and has emerged victorious. The book speaks of her personal experiences, and will open your eyes to rise above the circumstances that impinge on your happiness. The stories are easy, practical, engaging and inspiring. They contain insightful quotations, uplifting exercises, as well as space for personal reflections. Consider My Checkered Life an antidote to every day stress, and the perfect way to keep your spirits and your heart light as you read. Dear reader, life is busy and, sometimes, complicated. It is often difficult to find time for yourself; a moment to pray and connect with the Maker. However, the busier you are, the more you need that moment to take a breath and remember you are not alone. Through your reading, you will find words of comfort to steer you on to higher heights. You will discover words of encouragement and inspiration, and messages of hope and love to lift your spirit up to heaven. There will be time to pause and reflect, enjoy the pleasures and humor, and renew your spirit with each timeless wisdom embedded in this memoir, My Checkered Life.