Before I Lose It: A Memoir - Paperback

In this captivating and inspirational memoir, 97-year-old Ethel Terry takes readers on a remarkable journey through a life defined by perseverance, ambition, and an unbreakable spirit. Born in rural Louisiana during the depths of the Great Depression, young Ethel faced hardships that would have broken many - estranged from her birth mother and struggling to survive in a world that seemed stacked against her.

Now a respected elder in the Pacific Northwest, Ethel shares her hard-won wisdom and contagious zest for life in this powerful testament to the human spirit. Honored for her service and cherished by the family and community she holds dear, Ethel Terry's story is proof that with resilience, heart, and the support of those who believe in us, there are no limits to what we can achieve.

Deeply moving, inspiring, and ultimately triumphant, "Before I Lose it" is a memoir that will linger long in readers' hearts and minds. Ethel Terry's extraordinary life is a shining example of the power of grit, grace, and unshakable resolve to overcome even the most daunting of obstacles and build a life of purpose and joy.