A Suitcase and a Song
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Narrated by:
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Virtual Voice
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By:
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Kitty Reed
This title uses virtual voice narration
About this listen
When it came time to write my memoir, I faced a dilemma. After some research, I discovered that most writers don’t start their memoirs at birth and cover everything up to the present day. Instead, they focus on pivotal moments or key themes. The problem for me was that my memoir is a series, and I wasn’t sure how to structure it.
So, I made an unconventional choice:
- (Book 1) A Suitcase and a Song starts at age 15.
- (Book 2) A Suitcase and a Song Deux follows, covering ages 18 to 23.
- (Book 3) A Suitcase and a Song: Childhood takes us back to my early years, from birth to age 10.
- (Book 4) A Suitcase and a Song: Childhood Deux continues my childhood story, leading into the events of Book 1 when I turn 15.
Here’s the thing: If you’re the type of reader who prefers to start from the very beginning, you can start with (Book 3) A Suitcase and a Song: Childhood, then move on to (Book 4) A Suitcase and a Song: Childhood Deux, followed by (Book 1) A Suitcase and a Song, and finally, (Book 2) A Suitcase and a Song Deux.
Personally, I prefer to start at the beginning and build toward the climax, but that’s just my reading style. The choice is yours!
These are all the books in the A Suitcase and a Song Coming-of-Age Memoir Series:
- (Book 1) A Suitcase and a Song (Ages 15-17): A lot happens here, detailing struggles with young love and tragedy.
- (Book 2) A Suitcase and a Song Deux (Ages 18-23): This continues the story with a happy ending.
- (Book 3) A Suitcase and a Song: Childhood (Birth to Age 10): The story begins with a tragic and exhilarating childhood.
- (Book 4) A Suitcase and a Song: Childhood Deux (Birth to Age 15): This book continues the childhood story and leads into Book 1 when I turn 15.
(Book 1 of 4)
A Suitcase and a Song
It was 1982 when my mother, Lorena LaRue, returned from a yard sale, her face alight with the thrill of discovery. She walked into the house cradling a pale blue suitcase, its color as soft and serene as a summer sky. With a smile, she handed it to me. At 12 years old, the suitcase seemed like little more than a practical accessory for our upcoming family reunion at my uncle’s sprawling mini-mansion in Ohio.
Mom hinted at a surprise nestled inside, but its true significance eluded me. Carrying the suitcase to my bedroom, I laid it gently on my bed and unlatched the clasps with a mix of curiosity and anticipation. Inside, nestled amidst the fabric, was a used Walkman she had unearthed during her rummaging. I turned the Walkman over, examining its worn exterior and the faded buttons. Without a tape to test its functionality, I placed it on a closet shelf.
The suitcase and Walkman were relegated to the back of my mind, their potential unnoticed. Little did I realize that these seemingly ordinary items would soon become vital to my journey. Over time, that pale blue suitcase and the humble Walkman would emerge as cornerstones in my life, offering solace and companionship through some of the most challenging moments I would ever face.