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“Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account of A Stroke Happening and the Trial and Struggles to Comeback” by Connie Smith is now available

If you put down on paper all of your problems, then put them into a hat along with many other problems, and if you were lucky enough to choose anyone’s problems, you would probably choose your very own. You’re familiar with them and you know what to do, but those others are just too scary.”

– an excerpt from the book

Author Reputation Press is excited to announce the publication of “Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account of A Stroke Happening and the Trial and Struggles to Comeback” by Connie Smith. This is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ARP website, and other leading online bookstores.

“Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account of A Stroke Happening and the Trial and Struggles to Comeback” by Connie Smith inspiring memoir talks about the author’s struggles after having a stroke and her healing journey. Despite all the struggles and pain she experienced, she always looked on the positive side of life with the support of her loving family. 

Here are some testimonies from her beloved family:

“This is a book that shows how a person’s life can change in an instant. This also shows how ordinary people who are confronted with overwhelming obstacles can triumph with a positive attitude and hard work, then become an inspiration to everyone around them.” – Steven Smith, husband

“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

“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

“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

“A book like this would have given our family some much needed hope during Connie’s most critical weeks in the hospital. It should be mandatory reading for stroke family members.” – Bonnie Ferrin, twin sister

Click on the following link to purchase “Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account of A Stroke Happening and the Trial and Struggles to Comeback” by Connie Smith:

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