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Title: Twenty Years After I Do ~ Reflections on Love & Changes After Aging
Amazon Author Page: D. G. Kaye
Publication Date: November 29, 2017
Genres: Marriage & Long Term Relationships, Memoirs, Marriage & Adult Relationships, Personal Growth, Spirituality
May/December memoirs.
In this personal accounting, D.G. Kaye shares the insights and wisdom she has accrued through twenty years of keeping her marriage strong and thriving despite the everyday changes and challenges of aging. Kaye reveals how a little creative planning, acceptance, and unconditional love can create a bond no obstacle will break. Kaye’s stories are informative, inspiring, and a testament to love eclipsing all when two people understand, respect, and honor their vows. She adds that a daily sprinkling of laughter is a staple in nourishing a healthy marriage.
Twenty years began with a promise. As Kaye recounts what transpired within that time, she shows that true love has no limits, even when one spouse ages ahead of the other.
Canadian author, D. G. Kaye has written a heartwarming memoir in “Twenty Years After I Do,” detailing the ups and downs of marriage to an older man. I was eager to read this book because I am married to a man who is older than me by a decade. I wasn’t sure what I’d find, but having read other books by this author, I knew I was in for a treat.
Kaye shares how she met her husband, Gordon, chronicling how he swept her off her feet with his captivating personality, and how he made her laugh. With a sense of intimacy, the writing draws you in, as if you are listening to a good friend. Their connection, a true love story, (so rare these days) was a joy to experience through her words.
This book is a memoir in the real sense of the word, where the author details her relationship with her husband based on her knowledge of his battle with prostate cancer. As time trudges along, and more health issues crop up, this couple finds themselves confronting their mortality head-on. Most people would crumble under the stress of these burdens, but not Kaye. Because of the love that she and Gordon share they discover that they can overcome whatever life throws at them.
What I enjoyed was Kaye’s willingness to share the innermost details of her life experiences so others could learn from her example. There was no glossing over here, and she does tell it like it is. Ultimately, she leads the reader to the conclusion that love and humor conquer all. I’ve taken many of her insights and tucked them away for future reference.
A quick read, “Twenty Years After I Do,” will touch you with warmth and sincerity, as the phrase “…till death do us part…” takes on new meaning.
Character Believability: 5
Flow and Pace: 5
Reader Engagement: 5
Reader Enrichment: 5
Reader Enjoyment: 5
Overall Rate: 5 out of 5 Fairies
*I follow the Amazon Rating System*
Author, D. G. Kaye
D.G. Kaye was born and resides in Toronto, Canada. She is the author of Conflicted Hearts – A Daughter’s Quest for Solace From Emotional Guilt, Meno-What? – A Memoir, Words We Carry, Have Bags, Will Travel, P.S. I Forgive You, and her newest release – Twenty Years: After “I Do”. Kaye is a nonfiction/memoir writer and writes about her life experiences, matters of the heart and women’s issues.
Kaye writes to inspire others. Her writing encompasses stories taken from events she encountered in her own life and the lessons that were taken from them. Her sunny outlook on life developed from learning to overcomes some of the many obstacles that challenged her. From an emotionally neglected childhood to growing up with a narcissistic mother, leaving her with a severely deflated self-esteem, D.G. began seeking a path to rise above her issues. When she isn’t writing intimate memoirs, Kaye brings her natural sense of humor into her other works.
D.G. began writing when pen and paper became tools to express her pent-up emotions during a turbulent childhood. Her writing began as notes and cards she wrote for the people she loved and admired when she was afraid to use her voice.
Through the years, Kaye journaled about life, writing about her opinions on people and events and later began writing poetry and health articles for a Canadian magazine as her interest grew in natural healthcare. Kaye became interested in natural healing and remedies after encountering a few serious health issues. Against many odds, D.G. has overcome adversity several times throughout her life.
D.G. began writing books to share her stories and inspiration. Her compassion and life experiences inspire her to write from the heart. She looks for the good and the positive in everything and believes in paying it forward.
“For every kindness, there should be kindness in return, Wouldn’t that just make the world right?”
D.G.’s Favourite Saying: “Live. Laugh. Love …and don’t forget to breathe!”
When D.G. is not writing, she’s reading. Her favourite genres of reading are: biographies, memoirs, writing and natural health. Kaye loves to read about people who overcome adversity, victories, and redemption and believes we have to keep learning–there is always room for improvement! She loves to cook, travel, and play poker (when she gets the chance).
Blog: dgkayewriter.com
TWITTER: @pokercubster
FACEBOOK: D.G. Kaye
http://www.about.me/d.g.kaye.writer
http://www.google.com/+DebbyDGKayeGies
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dgkaye7
Thanks for stopping by to meet D. G. Kaye. I loved this book and how this couple overcame adversity with humor and a steadfast love for each other. It’s pure inspiration!
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Wonderful review Sis! It’s on my TBR list!
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I’ve loved all of Debby’s books but this one was spectacular. 😍❤️
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Look forward to reading it 🤓😍
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Thank you soooooo much Colleen, for reading, enjoying and sharing here on your fabulous blog. ❤ ❤
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You’re welcome. I love your books. You always touch a part of me.
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Aw shucks! Big hugs for you Sis xoxoxo
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I hope you’re writing more… ❤
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Fantastic review, sis. ❤
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Thanks, Sis. All of her books have been fabulous!❤️
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Very true. ❤
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Thanks so much Sister Adele ❤ xx
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Fantastic review Colleen and congratulations Debby… hugs and love to you both ♥
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Thanks, Sally. I really enjoyed this book. ❤️
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Me too Colleen… the age difference is just part of the equation..but good to be reminded about things that will eventually impact us all.. Time to make hay whilst the sun shines…♥
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LOL! Oh, yes. Things surely change. My husband had bladder cancer and prostate cancer when he was 55. I was only 45. To me, it was more important to have my best friend with me, if you know what I mean, and I know you do. ❤
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Thank you so much Sal. Hugs back! ❤ xxx
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Such a fabulous review to share, Colleen. Bravo to Debby!
Cheers to you both. 🙂
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Many thanks, Natalie. Debby writes some fabulous books, doesn’t she? ❤
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Kon’nichiwa! Wonderful review, Colleen! Congratulations to Debby!😊
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Hello, Vashti. Are you having fun? ❤️
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A lovely review of Debby’s book, Colleen.
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Thanks, Robbie. Her books always make sense to me. I like the way she thinks. 😀 ❤
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A wonderful review!!!
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Great review for a great writer. Thanks, Colleen!
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Thanks, Olga. I enjoyed this book so much. ❤️😍
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So nicely done! Enjoyable! ♥♥
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This originally posted on August 29th. My blog is a mess and it is a repost. Never change from the business plan to the premium plan. I’ve lost all my posts from August 30 through yesterday!
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Thanks for sharing. ❤️
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Great review Colleen, for a truly interesting and informative book.
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Thanks, Stevie. I enjoyed this book. My hubby is also older than me. ❤️
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A fab review!!
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Thanks, Darlene. I loved this book! ❤️
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