Love is Forever

By Dr. N. Erna Mae Francis Cotton

In a world in which 49-51% of all marriages end in divorce; less
people choose to be married; and others live a life of drudgery in
their marriage, it is refreshing to learn from someone who is 100 years, how
she and her deceased husband fell in love in the midst of very challenging
circumstances; stayed in love; raised a

• Language: English
• Publisher: LitFire Publishing
• Release date: Sep 4, 2019
• ISBN: 9781643982151

Dr. N. Erna Mae Francis Cotton

"#1 Bestselling co-author of Success from the Heart, Dr. Nicole Erna Mae Francis Cotton is a transformational leader, certified success coach, and a marriage and family therapist. Through her authentic and passionate love for life and people, she has helped persons of all ages, races and cultures; couples, families and organizations to make positive and lasting change. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Tampa, a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Oral Roberts University, and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Grace Hill Bible University. She is the author of It's Time for Change, and How to Thrive in Trying Times, which presents a profound message of hope. She is also the producer/singer/poet of Poetic Vibes to Help You Thrive, a CD of her poems sung and recited to powerful and inspiring music. Dr. Francis Cotton is happily married to her husband and business partner Roy Cotton Jr. To experience one of Victorious Living's transformational retreats, register at: www.victoriouslivingretreats.com"

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Love is Forever…

A True Tale of the Love & Romance Shared between 100 Year Old

Mrs. Carmen Eleanore Hodge-Carrington & Mr. Ralph Gordon Carrington

Copyright © 2019 by Dr. N. Erna Mae Francis Cotton

ISBN-13: 978-1-64398-215-1

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LOVE IS FOREVER…

A True Tale of the Love & Romance Shared

between 100 year old Mrs. Carmen Eleanore

Hodge-Carrington & Mr. Ralph Gordon Carrington

By: Dr. N. Erna Mae Francis Cotton

Contents

Introduction

Prologue

Chapter 1

Have you ever been in love?

Chapter 2

My Rich Ancestry started in Africa & Europe

Chapter 3

Curacao:

Where I met the love of my life- Ralph Carrington

Chapter 4

My Words of Wisdom to Young Ladies & Parents

Epilogue

Testimonials

Mrs. Carmen Eleanore Hodge Carrington at 99 years, signing a consent form to publish her book.

Introduction

At a time when the divorce rate internationally is alarmingly high and marriages are short lived, it is imperative to read, "Love is Forever." In this compelling, absorbing, and easy to read book, Mrs. Carrington, a 100-year-old Saint Martiner gives a vivid account of the struggles and sacrifices one might have to endure to attain a fulfilling and lasting marriage.

The reader gets a glimpse of a beautiful love life that started on the island of Curacao, moved to the United States and ended in St. Martin.

This writer has read many books which have been co-authored and in