They Did The Best They Could: Discovering Your Path to Compassion

“They Did The Best They Could” is a powerful and poignant narrative about finding the father Marnie never knew and discovering the hidden truth of the Italian half of her family tree. Marnie examines how the opposing families made bad situations worse, despite the best of intentions. But, most importantly, she learned that her lost family loved her. This book had me tearing up again and again.

This is the book you have been looking for!
In the literary realm of human potential books, we are inspired by the growth the author chronicles. Then, however, we ask about how we could ever follow the author’s lead. Marnie bridges that gap by paralleling each chapter about her life with a course of action chapter. For example, Chapter 10, “A Strange Way to Live,” detailing early childhood events, is clarified by exercises that move us forward in uncovering patterns in us triggered by those self-same childhood adventures. I have a lively mind, so the exercise ‘Set the Stage to Silence Negative Stories’ appeals to me, and allows me to change my perspective of being an unhappy participant in a childhood scenario, releasing negative emotions, and reframing this into internal support and growth. This book, therefore, allows us to recapitulate the author’s growth as part of our own. This book transforms us from readers into compassionate humans.

Marnie, the charismatic free spirit I first met in Chicago years ago, has evolved into the present-day guide to living your best life. Her latest book explores the power of forgiveness and provides the reader exercises to help with their own life challenges.

Riveting!

Once I started reading I could not  put the book down. The stories are quite engaging.

Even though there were hardships, it’s absolutely charming, which seems weird to say but true. Marnie took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions, all while being able to be totally vulnerable. I’m still working on Part II and following Marnie’s guidance.

I have read the first 65 pages of your book and I love it. I was drawn in on the first page. There are no chance meetings but meetings with great purpose. Meeting you is one of those magical moments.

Soothing for the Soul, Nurturing to the Spirit.

I was reading it as slow as I could, as I didn’t want it to end. Well written and authentic (first part); self empowering and educational (second part). Marnie has been an amazing healer for decades, now she proved once again what a fantastic writer she also is!–

Marnie is a beautiful soul inside and out. She shares the intimate details of her family, growing up and finding a lost part of that family. Illustrated with many black and white photographs. Refreshing, beautiful, and bittersweet memories. A wonderful journey of life that shows we all have similar situations and perhaps relationships. Marnie’s second part of her book shows us methods of finding peace and beauty within ourselves.

More and more people need to look and understand your story. You most certainly possess the gift.