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Marylee MacDonald
800 Blossom Hill Rd Unit G103
Los Gatos, CA 95032

United States
Website: https://maryleemacdonald.org
Email: publisher@ex.comgrandcanyonpress.com
Phone number: 18478042599

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A mid-life mom, Colleen Gallagher would do anything to protect her children from harm. When her daughter’s husband falls ill with ALS, Colleen rolls up her sleeves and moves in, juggling the multiple roles of grandma, cook, and caregiver, only to discover that even her superhuman efforts can’t fix what’s wrong.

“A heartrending story of love, loss and the endurance of the human spirit.” – Literary Fiction Book Review

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