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Football - A Novel

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A mother faces life's struggles.

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Comment from Wendy G
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I thought it sounded like personal experience. Has that ring of authenticity. The only thing I wondered about in this chapter is why she didn't tell her sons before she had the surgery rather than after. Otherwise, another very well written chapter, and I am looking forward to the next.
Wendy

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
    She wanted all the information before she told them. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Ric Myworld
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As in most of our lives, just when things seem to be working out like we plan, something always comes along to put a crimp in our giddy up. But hopefully, this is only a temporary set back. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
    I can promise it will be a major one. LOL
Comment from Anne Johnston
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Thank you for moving this story along and finally bringing Katherine's breast cancer out in the open. It must bring back a lot of memories for you to write about this based on what you went through. Great story.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
    It does. Thank you.
reply by Anne Johnston on 25-Jan-2022
    You are welcome
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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Cancer is a severe disease unless you catch in time. When you had yours, did you detect the cancer in the early stage. You mention you had two surgeries. I like your story so very much!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
    At first I was in stage two. After the first surgery, I was in stage 4. It had progressed.
reply by Rosemary Everson1 on 24-Jan-2022
    so glad that you are okay.
Comment from Sankey
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I had a feeling you were writing from personal experience. This was a good read and I might look for the other in your portfolio later. Lots of emotion and stuff through here. Thanks for another great read. No spags today.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Shirley McLain
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What a powerful chapter to read. It was full of caring, determination. It brought out strong emotions in me. You did a great job. Have a wonderful afternoon. Shirley

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you for the encouragement.
Comment from royowen
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I'm glad you're mirroring your own experience through Katherine's character, and Gabriel is the leader of the support group, as a character he's as good as a supportive husband can be, your experience will help me and others understand what this particular variety is about. Beautifully written Barbara, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you for the understanding.
reply by royowen on 23-Jan-2022
    Most welcome Barbara
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Katherine receives her biopsy results.
Your chapter in the book Football
Football Chapter 43

Barb,
While I was reading your well written words I could feel the tension that
Katherine was feeling when she found that she has cancer.
I know its not easy to write this story, especially, what you your self
had cancer.
Gert



 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you for the understanding.
reply by Gert sherwood on 23-Jan-2022
    Barb you are welcome.
    Gert
Comment from damommy
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So much for this family to contend with, but thank goodness, Katherine has a lot of support. Gabriel is a godsend for the entire family. I can't think but this will end well after a long period of recovery.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Ethan Vandervelden
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Very good chapter-conveys the struggle of what Katherine is going through well. Shows a lot of gripping emotion!

Couple potential SPAGs to consider:

{"Either(Neither) did you, so what's your point?"} --change Either to Neither.

{Standing(,) Gabriel said, "Tonight I will."} --add comma.

Enjoyed the read, the thought and the emotion that went into this chapter!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    I have already made this corrections. Thank you for the kind review.