Forever Herself: A Son's Memoir of a Remarkable Woman - 9781732426603

A strong woman embraces life on her own terms.Berthella Stevens is shaped by childhood adversity in an impoverished, fatherless home during the Great Depression. As an unconventional adult ahead of her time, she's inspired by natural living, flower gardening, writing and raising her family. But when she dares to be herself in her rural Indiana community, she endures ostracism and loneliness, finding solace in her faith.Berthella's story is expressed through the seasons of her life, rooted in Kerry Stevens' childhood in the 1960s. He shares an intimate portrait of his mother in a fusion of her poetry and prose with his story of their relationship. While revealing the joys of living life to the fullest, Kerry discovers her pain and a new admiration for his maverick mom.Forever Herself will warm your heart, challenge your mind, and renew your spirit.

• | Author: Kerry L Stevens
• | Publisher: Six Points Publishing
• | Publication Date: Oct 09, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 370 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1732426600
• | ISBN-13: 9781732426603