Review: Oh soooo inspiring!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 18, 2014
"The devil you know is better than the one you don't."Karen Magill’s book On the Right Side is a story that is difficult not to get swept into from the very first page. The main character faces so many grueling hardships that I found myself suffering along side of her. She tells her story with honesty and grace. The impact of her honesty is a memoir that allows you not only to look at her challenges but brings you to look at your own life as well. You can make peace with yourself and at the same time appreciate what you do have?There are so many heartfelt moments in this story that took me right in. Miss Magill has a way of telling a rather depressing story that is still filled with optimism. There is light at the end of the tunnel and if she hasn’t given up, you shouldn’t either. This character has a lightheartedness and the ability to laugh at herself which I can’t help but admire.This is not a woe is me story but really a story of survival. You are reminded to never give up. There is a silver lining if you are willing to see through all the smoke and ashes.“At one time in my life, not that long ago, I had dreams. I was going to lose weight, tone my body and become beautiful. I was going to be a rich and successful author with my books made into movies and a television series. I was going to find an attractive, well-to-do man who I loved and who loved me to share my life with. I would live in a fantastic home, entertain regularly and be loved and admired by many. It wasn’t that long ago that I had those dreams either. Only about six months ago but now, it was struggle to get through the day. I didn’t want to think about my future.”