TIME CAPSULE

By Cheryl McNeil Fisher

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A story spanning over 125 years. Immigrants to Ellis Island with the barest of possessions.

 

Filled with Inspiration through many devastations and loss. Every chapter is a Time Capsule. Denice brings us through historic times  in New York City and its suburbs. She is a living library filled with 95 years of information and experiences.

 

Cheryl masterfully develops the story, one time capsule chapter at a time, using dialogue, history and inspiration.

"I couldn't put the book down. I was disappointed to see it end. I want more!"

— Jo-Ann Romanik

 

"Cheryl did a remarkable job of organizing Denice's memoir in a way that is informative, entertaining and yearning for more."

— A Family Member

 

Learn more about Cheryl and how you can write your memoir. Workshops available for individuals and groups. Data

• Language: English
• Publisher: L.I.F.E. Books
• Release date: May 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201366728

Cheryl McNeil Fisher

About Writing Works Wonders Encouraging, inspiring, and accelerating success among authors, is what the Writing Works Wonders podcast is all about! Authors Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host this skill-building podcast for authors. But it's more than a podcast! Writing Works Wonders includes a website, newsletter, optional weekly writing prompts events and a growing network of writers who meet on the Zoom calls. Cheryl and Kathy record the weekly podcast via Zoom, with a live audience, at 1 pm Eastern most Friday afternoons. After polishing the edits, the podcast is distributed throughout the digital universe, where you can access it on your favorite podcast platform. The noteworthy and varied format includes author interviews, workshops, Open Mics, Round Robins, panel discussions, and resources! Designed for new and experienced writers and authors, this engaging podcast provides opportunities to learn valuable skills participate in live events, guest interviews, and strategy sessions. The robust website (www.WritingWorksWonders.com)  provides author resources, complete show notes, episode archives, and bonus content. From writing to publishing and marketing, the Writing Works Wonders team wants to help accelerate your success and ensure you discover the Wonders of Writing! To join the email list, visit this link (https://bit.ly/WWWZoom ) and complete the brief form. You will receive an email once a week, including the upcoming event description. The Zoom call information, the weekly writing prompt, and a sneak preview of the forthcoming events. Email list sign up https://bit.ly/WWWZoom

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CHERYL McNEIL FISHER

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DISCLAIMER

This work depicts actual events in the life of Denice Maier Reale Saunders, as truthfully as recollection permits and/or can be verified by research. Occasionally, dialogue consistent with the character or nature of the person speaking has been supplemented. All persons within are actual individuals; there are no composite characters. The names of some individuals have been changed to respect their privacy.

Although Denice Maier Reale Saunders, as well as the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or om

A NOTE FROM CHERYL

Two years ago, I embarked on volunteering at the Montgomery Nursing Home with my retired guide dog, Sanka, a golden retriever. During our pet-therapy visits, Denice and I became more acquainted while Sanka soaked up her loving pets and ear rubs.

A couple of years earlier, a volunteer put down a one-page story for some residents that summarized high-points in their lives. After reading Denice’s narrative, I asked her if she would like me to write a more in-depth story for her. We began meeting one-on-one, bi-weekly, then weekly, and before we knew it, we were on our way to a memoir.

I consider Denice, a good friend. We would have had a real hoot together if we had met in those younger years. My time with her has been filled with some sorrowful memories but most of the time, we have had full-out belly laughs.

After separation as a result of Coronavirus pandemic, our final work has been completed via phone and face-time after reviewing hard-copy drafts sent via USPS.

There will invariably be more that we could add. However, it is time to get this into print and embrace what we have accomplished.

My heart is filled with love and admiration for her strength and positive outlook. I celebrate Denice and pray that I may deal with life’s challenges as gracefully as she has; she is a source of inspiration to me.

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated in honor and in memory of Denice’s parents, Charles Julius Maier and Minnie Schmoock Maier, her forever heroes.

MY TIME CAPSULE

What is a time capsule and what is its purpose? The dictionary defines it as a noun: a container storing a selection of objects chosen as being typical of the present time, buried for discovery in the future. The `purpose of a time capsule is to tell who we are or who we were during that time of our lives. It can be a representation of what we valued at a particular point in time. Welcome to My Time Capsule. You do not need a shovel to dig it up. Just turn the page, one by one. Each chapter is a time capsule of memories dear to my heart. If this sounds more like an introduction than the first chapter, well... it is both. People often skip right over the introduction and go straight to Chapter One. What about the introduction or prologue? It depends on the reader, I guess. So just in case you are a reader who skips over some of the preliminaries, I am glad to attract your attention. But just a note from an avid reader - you are cheating yourself when you skip those first few pages of a book. What if I acknowledged you? You would not know because you skipped it. I could have dedicated this book to you but you missed it!

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