Must Have on Your Spring Book Haul: “Great Gobs Of Goose Grease: An Account Of A Stroke Happening And The Trial And Struggles To Comeback” by Connie Smith

Spring is here—the season of growth and new beginnings. Say goodbye to the piled-up snow and say hello to the fresh breeze. Spring is also the perfect time to go outside, take a walk, enjoy the fresh air, and meditate. Being able to go outside and appreciate the beauty of natural regeneration provides healing for our mind and soul. 

If you are still undecided on what book you want to get this spring, if you are still up to your 2024 reading challenge or struggling to clear out your TBR (To Be Read) list, this is the perfect time to grab a book, go to your favorite reading place, and start reading.

“Great Gobs Of Goose Grease: An Account Of A Stroke Happening And The Trial And Struggles To Comeback” by Connie Smith is an inspiring memoir following the author’s healing journey after having stroke during her early fifties. Connie hopes that other people who share the same experience as hers may find support by reading this compelling memoir.

This masterpiece was among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 18–22, 2023. The said event is reportedly known as the world’s largest trade fair for books. In 2023, over 105,000 trade visitors from 130 countries and 110,000 audiences participated in this big event.

Here are some testimonies from Connie’s beautiful daughters:

Watching my mother suffer through the pain and frustration of a stroke has been a horrible experience. However, her determination towards survival and recovery has taught me invaluable life lessons, and with each hurdle crossed, I have learned the powers of faith, hope, and believing in yourself. My mom is my hero.

– Angela Bailey, daughter

Will a devastating stroke change your life forever? Yes. Will if rule your life forever? At times if feels that way, but time heals all wounds, and in time you will find a way to rule your own life again.

– Jenny Hughes, daughter

This book gave great insight into the trials of a stroke victim. Had my family only known beforehand that this is how it felt, we could have provided a much better support system.

– Summer Gordon, daughter

A stroke is two things:

1. The easy part, the short life or death emergency where everyone exists on fear and adrenaline.

2. The hard part, everything else! I wish I had an idea of what that was going to be like!

– Amber Livsey, daughter