Moonbeams Come at Dark Times: Turning 50 in the 90's

by Susan White-Bowden

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963376209
• ISBN13: 9780963376206
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: White-Bowden Assoc
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Even in the new century, still a great book!

This book is right from the heart of Susan White-Bowden. Each chapter is another snippet of her life from former news anchor to stay-at-home grandma. I love her sections throughout the book called "Out of the Mouths of Grandchildren." But, my absolute favorite chapter (and it is hard to choose just one) is called, "Summer Camp." Susan was able to do "MeMe's Camp" for all six of her grandkids since they all lived close by. It was a wonderful experience for all, and a very special time for her. She also reminds us that grandmothers can be youthful and productive at home as well as in the community...and sexy, too. Good for anyone turning 50 and facing the second half of their life. This book is full of fun and inspiration. Make a cup of tea, put your feet up, and enjoy a really good book!

Susan White-Bowden writes from the heart, she speaks to me!

I never met Susan in the years I've been here in Baltimore, but her books have been a wonderful find. I have all three of her books, and have enjoyed reading each and everyone of them. I first read "Everything to Live For" which was the tragic account of her son's suicide. She did not know her son was at greater risk of suicide since his Dad had committed suicide. With three teenage boys of my own, I read with interest her story and felt her grief at the loss of her only son. I loved "Moonbeams Come At Dark Times" turning 50 in the 90s. This book is full of wonderful stories about growing older, but staying young-at-heart. Susan is indeed a remarkable woman who has at last found happiness with Jack Bowden. I remember seeing them on TV, and missed them when they were no longer there. I felt I had once again found a long lost friend when I discovered Susan's books. I love the chapter on "MeMe's Summer Camp" where she plans a camp on her farm for her grandchildren one summer. It is inspiring and shows her love for her grandchildren. The giving of time (her own camp) rather than money to send them to an organized camp somewhere. I can't help but think that her grandchildren will remember this always. I sure will. Easy to read and re-read, even of you aren't turning 50! "From a Healing Heart" (and I am sorry to see it is out of print, are you sure?) is a lovely book with pictures by Susan's daughter, Margorie White. It takes you through the stages of grief, and is an excellent book for anyone who has lost a child, lover, friend, or anyone dear to you. I highly recommend these books and hope that Susan writes more in the future. As I said her writing speaks to me: she feels like a friend I never met!