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A Life Lived
In the summer of 2018, Shana had a double jaw surgery due to her jaw being malformed at birth. The surgery went well but 10 days later, she ended up having 50 blood clots in one lung and 30 in the other. There was only a 2% chance of this happening. The odds were against her as 1 in 4 people who had a blood clot will die as their first symptom and 1 in 3 people who are hospitalized with one will die.
On her second night in the hospital, her pain worsened. She was given the max dose of morphine and she was still in excruciating pain. Her family surrounded her and was in tears as they feared her death. Soon while waiting for an ambulance to come and take her to a better hospital, Shana had flashbacks from all stages of her life- the good and the bad. She found her first sense of peace and became overwhelmed with gratitude and love for all of the people and experiences in her life.
Now Shana sees life through a different lens, a lens of gratitude. One that has completely changed her life and allowed her to find passion, joy, love, hope, acceptance, and exhilaration while healing the painful stories of her past.
A Life Lived is a beautiful collection of poems and essays illustrating the thoughts and feelings Shana felt in the midst of this life-changing experience. The words inside it will make any reader find themselves in their own deep reflection that is needed for them to completely transform their own lives. They’ll find a life derived from a place of love and gratitude that will awaken them out of a life of going through the motions. It’s a book for anyone who finds themselves knocked down from life- going through a heartbreak, loneliness, loss of a loved one or a passion, embarrassment, betrayal, lack of confidence, or unworthiness. It is the spark that anyone needs in order to see what really matters in life.
While perceptions are formed through our experiences, they can be harmful when they stem from emotions like anger, sadness, or loss of trust. This kind of perception will only bring us more of those emotions. The only way to change our lives is by changing our perceptions. This book holds the key.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
This book is a strong 10/10. This book really opened my eyes and made me realize a thing or two about myself and about my faith. As I was reading it, I literally started to tear up a little bit because of how well I could connect with it as well as learn from it. It’s much more than a book!
- Tyler S.
A Life Lived resonates with me on a personal level in that while we all go through our own personal struggles in life, we all seek the same things such as love, happiness, and our purpose in life. Even when we stumble and feel as if we have failed we have so much to be grateful for and this book personifies that greatly.
- Allie Z.
Recently finished A Life Lived and it was spectacular! Beautifully written. If you enjoy poetry you will need to pick this book up! Chapter 8 was my absolute favorite!
- Emily M.
This book will really open up the personal side of society that most keep locked away and/or try to avoid because of the pain or unworthy memories it may create. It opens your mind to a new perspective, brings light to that dark room you walk past daily wishing that’ll it’ll disappear, it plants hope into dead soil left behind you that’ll influence future growth you couldn’t imagine.
- Antonio P.
Using a wide-range of writing styles, the author reflects on connections with others and how interactions with others have shaped her while encouraging the readers to discover their own stories. A worthwhile first foray into writing by the author.
- Angie O.
Definitely a must read book. It grabs the attention of the audience 10/10. Makes you think about life in a different perspective.
- Diamante P.
This book is a must read. It gave me a much different outlook on life and has personally helped me through tough situations. No matter who you are this book will change how you feel and see things in life. Having this book around helps me realize that there will always be good things to come 10/10 recommend!
-Vinnie S.
This book is a solid 10/10. As I was reading through it, I’ve felt personal connections and it’s actually taught me a thing or two about myself, as well as made me realize a lot of valuable things in life! This book is great for anyone who is looking for a book with inspiration or meaning.
- Paige S.
I have read many books about life but this one is my all time favorite and it really teaches the reader important messages that we should definitely learn and live by I also feel this book touches the soul.
- Armando H.
I like the book because it shows you a strong side of the author ✍️ on what she’s been through n give you a great lesson on how to take on life
- D'Darrin P.
A Life Lived is a wonderful book! I definitely recommend reading it. I couldn’t put it down! What are you waiting for? Get it!
- Shelby C.
I can honestly say that reading A Life Lived has given me a better perspective of my own life and how important it is to love one another and to let those people you love know how important they are to you. We should never take moments for granted and this book does a remarkable job of punctuating that truth.
- Don S.
Shana spills her heart and life in words that are sure to touch your heart. If you enjoy inspirational poetry, don’t hesitate to buy this book. This is the first of many more, I’m sure of it.
-Nick H.
Just finished A Life Lived! Great read & absolutely love all the poems (my favorite is "Gone"). So much to learn from this book & will definitely start applying this to my daily life!
Dana K.
A friend of mine tossed me this book and said read this and I rolled my eyes because I have very little free time but I started it at 8:53am and at 9:54am I finished it. I felt as though I was reading my own life at times. I Cry Too really touched me deeply and I ended up writing a blog about it entirely.
- Alissa K.
The words in this book have been able to impact my life immensely. It's one of those book s I open again and again when I'm feeling low, and it always has a way of guiding me back to the bigger picture.
- Lilly C.
