#debbiesands

It’s not often I get the opportunity to review a book written by someone I know (a friend of a friend) so I’m delighted to introduce you to Tropical Rose, a book by Debbie Sands from Calgary, Canada. Sands’ new book, Tropical Rose is the fictionalized story of her grandmother Thérèse who led a colourful and somewhat unusual life. The book’s title is derived from the affectionate nickname given to…

How much can a parent withstand?

On October 10th I was honoured to be a guest speaker on The Joy of Retirement at an alumni luncheon for former employees of Coca-Cola Canada Ltd. in Toronto. I was preceded by a former employee of Coca-Cola, Debbie Sands, who had written a book about her family’s challenges with their second daughter, Amy. A Moth To The Flame is the story of Amy’s struggles with what was most likely Borderline…