Life with Ollie: The story of an only child of a single narcissistic parent by Donna Bourgeois

 Please welcome by Donna Bourgeois author of Life with Ollie: The story of an only child of a single narcissistic parent

Life with Ollie:The story of an only child of a single narcissistic parent

by Donna Bourgeois

 

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GENRE: Memoir

 

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BLURB:

 

If you are of dating age or married, I wrote this book for you.

 

This is not a self-help or a how-to book. This is the story of the metamorphosis of a timid, fear filled child who finally blossomed into a warrior. I have many scars that no one can see, but they are healed now. Through these battles to become a warrior, I have helped the wounded souls that have come to me and seen them overcome their demons to stand tall and proud of who they are. It has brought me great joy.

 

Through the years, I have heard along the way that the ancient Chinese would fix their broken china cups or figurines with gold to make them whole again, and more valuable. I believe that humans can be repaired with love and a sense of self-worth. Each and every one of us are here for a purpose and we are given gifts to help fulfill our purpose.

 

I would love for you to come on this journey with me.

 

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EXCERPT:

 

 

A year later, we applied to the Children’s Aid Society to adopt a baby. Now, I not only had my mother interfering in my life but my grandmother had moved back from New York after retiring from her job. She had a hard time keeping her thoughts to herself. She told me not to adopt because you didn’t know what you were getting. On the day we got the call to come and pick up our baby, Grandma was staying with me. She had planned to go home that day but said, “I think I’ll stay and get a look at this kid.” When we got to Barrie, we were handed a beautiful, twenty-one-day- old baby boy. When they put him in my arms, that black, empty hole inside me was filled with love. 

 

When we got home, Grandma met us at the door. She had gone out and bought a beautiful crystal vase and two dozen red roses. She took him from my arms and never stopped talking about him; she was smitten. Even my mother, when she came to see him, was thrilled. My stepdad had bought him a little football and Mom brought a Winnie-the-Pooh teddy bear. He was the perfect baby; it was like we were one unit. I would hold him and rock him. He cried very little and I would always pick him up when he did. I didn’t believe in letting babies cry. I figured if they were crying, they needed something.

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Donna G. Bourgeois enjoys writing and painting, both excellent activities to soothe the soul. She went to university at 65-years-old and earned an associate degree in theology, just to keep the grey matter healthy.  She considers her greatest quality to be the ability to love greatly and be kind to those who life have put on her path. Life with Ollie is her first book, although she has many more story ideas waiting in the wings. She believes if you listen to your inner voice, you will find your bliss.

 

Website - http://donnabourgeois.com/

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19311913.Donna_G_Bourgeois

 

Buy link:

 https://www.amazon.com/Life-Ollie-single-narcissistic-parent/dp/0228814219

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

 

Donna Bourgeois will be awarding a $20 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

 

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f3546