Marcia Abboud
#everyshittything
Sometimes the biggest mistakes of our lives turn out to be the greatest miracles…
Every Shitty Thing is a heart-wrenching tale that peels back the cover of childhood trauma and its long-lasting effects. It is a tale of family, of betrayal, of the things we do for love and what is done to us in love’s name. It is a book about courage and resilience, and what it means to keep showing up even when the odds are stacked against you. It is a tough and tender ode to a heart and spirit that refused to shatter. A gift of hope to anyone who has ever wanted to give up, but found the strength to keep going.
Praise for “Every Shitty Thing”
Some terrible things happened to Marcia Abboud, the kind of things that can break a person, but not a person like Marcia. In this moving, sometimes devastating and always candid memoir, she tells a compelling tale of great adversity and even greater resilience. Marcia is an astute storyteller with an insight into the complexities of human nature and experiences, and I was particularly impressed by how much humour she managed to inject into her story. This book is a gift. I believe it will do much good in the world.
Lee Kofman PhD, Author, Mentor, Writing Teacher & Speaker
Marcia Abboud’s brave and brilliant story had me captivated from the opening pages. I read 'Every Shitty Thing’ faster than any other book. Marcia cleverly reveals the emotional rollercoaster of her life with unexpected humour and compassion. I found myself laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time. I believe that every woman should read this courageous story. After reading ‘Every Shitty Thing’ I felt empowered. The author shows that no matter what we endure, everything happens for a reason and when we find it in our heart to forgive, there is always hope. I am grateful to Marcia for sharing her intimate feelings and for being brutally honest in this memoir.
Lisa Benson, Author – Where Have I Been All My Life
I couldn't put it down. I read Every Shitty Thing in one sitting. I felt like I inhaled and didn't exhale until I'd consumed all of it. An engrossing and agonising read... just when I thought nothing worse could happen ... it did... but at the same time the story is engaging, witty and warm. This is a book about courage and resilience, and what it means to keep showing up even when the odds are stacked against you. Marcia writes bravely and fearlessly. Thank you for sharing your story. Especially the difficult parts.