My First Decade: Relived

Born a twin and not expected to survive, Marilyn’s story begins with a father’s resolute defiance: “If she’s going to die, she’ll die at home.”
But she didn’t.

In this warm and deeply personal collection, Marilyn looks back on the first ten years of her life — years filled with curiosity, mischief, and poignant moments that would quietly shape the woman she would become.
Through 36 short stories, she invites readers into a world of childhood wonder:

• the antics of a precocious preschooler
• the impressions of a thoughtful and observant young girl
• the joys, the sorrows, and the small, unforgettable moments in between

Some stories will make you smile.
Some may bring a tear.
All of them are told with honesty, heart, and a gentle sense of reflection.
This is more than a memoir.
It’s a reminder of how the earliest chapters of our lives stay with us — and how even the smallest moments can matter most.