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The author, Greta McNeill-Moretti, describes herself as an ordinary girl who came from humble beginnings. Born in New York City, she was the youngest of three siblings. Her family moved to the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, New York, when she was just a baby. She writes, ""Growing up, I was this skinny, scrappy little tomboy, playing stickball on the streets of the Bronx."" Location-wise, she lived approximately three blocks south of Gaelic Park, which is located at West 240th Street and Broadway, and is also primarily known as the home of the New York Gaelic Athletic Association, a cultural hub for New York's Irish community. Both of her parents held a Celtic heritage, with her father, James, being of Irish descent, and her mother, Winifred, being of Scottish/English descent. Her fondest memories of childhood lie in the summers she and her family spent in Montauk Point, Long Island.Her family relocated to Yonkers, NY, when she was ten years old, where she spent the next nine years of her life until she met and then married her soulmate, Lawrence. While raising a family, her greatest passion in life remained intact, writing. She is a talented and versatile ghostwriter known for her ability to seamlessly provide content and fill in narrative gaps for clients across different genres and media. However, she recognized the hard truth: Following her heart didn't translate into paying the bills, so she pursued a corporate career in order to share in the financial responsibilities to cover the cost of raising two wonderful sons.Her life now focuses on resilience, spiritual reflection, and the importance of rebuilding one's life with dignity and purpose. She is committed to supporting individuals facing similar journeys, offering guidance and encouragement, and inspiring recovery even in the wake of profound sorrow. The Destiny of Our Stars is her award-winning memoir.
I'd recommend The Destiny of Our Stars to anyone who has lost someone they love or who simply wants to understand what real resilience looks like. It's for people who appreciate writing that's emotional but never self-pitying, and who don't mind tears mixed with laughter. This book is raw, deeply personal, and surprisingly comforting. It reminds you that even when life shatters, the pieces can still reflect light. - Thomas Anderson, Editor In Chief The author, Greta McNeill-Moretti, fluidly takes the reader through not just the ups and downs of her grief of losing her husband, and love of her life, but also her life's journey that brought her there. She keeps the well-written narrative interesting, intriguing, and at times hysterical. Reading this book will make you realize that grief does not follow a predictable path, but is a process of adjustment. -Thomas E. Mullin, Advance Reader McNeill-Moretti discusses processing the loss of her husband in this inspirational memoir. She reflects on how the events of her life prepared her to handle widowhood and aided the author in her long journey to a state of healthy acceptance. McNeill-Moretti's confessional prose blends introspection with a kind of spiritual poetry. There are funny moments as well to balance out the sad in this raw, unique, and distinctive memoir of loss and change. - Kirkus Reviews
