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.