Gertrude Coulter Shares the Uplifting Story of Her Life and Shows How to Prevail From the Negativity of a One-Parent Family

Gertrude Coulter gracefully relays in her book, “Dibs and Dabs of My Life,” the story of her childhood life during the era of Depression all the way to her 70th high school reunion observing various significant events as she includes beautiful pieces of it to her story. Her book illustrates how changes can affect lives and how it can easily take place in just a matter of years.
 
“Dibs and Dabs of My Life” follows the real-life story of the author as she remembers growing up in Memphis at the time when no one is afraid to walk around the block after dark, when most children live in two-parent homes and when children walk to neighborhood schools without the need for school buses. The author also adds how she gets married right after high school and four children later, realizes that her husband is both unfaithful and abusive and has to leave him and become a single parent herself. Hard work, integrity and determination are her munitions in facing all the struggles of a 30-year old single mom. The story also includes the sad loss of one of her adult children, her adventures camping across the country, and all the way to her 70th high school reunion, presenting inspiring details with undying photographs readers would enjoy to check out.
 
“Dibs and Dabs of My Life” is a good read for a wide range of readers. It encompasses the inevitability of changes in lives and how to deal with it. This is a good reflection for single parents to relate on how to cope with all the struggles and how to balance day after day with a successful career. Get a hold of this inspiring book at the upcoming 2018 New York Rights Fair on May 30, 2018. Mark that calendar and don’t forget to bring friends along and grab a copy!
 
Dibs and Dabs of My Life
Written by: Gertrude Coulter
Published by: WestBow Press
Date published: January 5, 2017
Paperback price: $9.95
 
About the Author
Gertrude Shapard Coulter was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She married right out of high school, had four children, and went to college at Memphis State University. Later, she moved to Lepanto, Arkansas, and transferred to Arkansas State University. She obtained a bachelor of science in education degree, a master’s degree in education, and elementary administration certification. She taught third grade, was an elementary school principal and elementary school supervisor, and now has retired as assistant superintendent in West Memphis, Arkansas. During her retirement, she has enjoyed and has done massive work on her family genealogy. She bought her first camper and spent many hours traveling in it. She now lives in West Memphis, Arkansas, and enjoys her free time.

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