Living in My Skin, Even if It's Purple, a Memoir

My friend and fellow writer, Debbie Fox, released her memoir. The underlying message, to embrace our differences, runs through every chapter like the port wine birthmark stain across Debbie's torso. This book is affirming, uplifting and frightening (she suffered paralysis during childbirth directly related to her birthmark). Please check out this wonderful memoir about her journey towards acceptance and her courage to face childrens' taunts and life's challenges.

by: Debbie Fox (Author)
ISBN: 0-7414-6748-8 ©2011
Price: $16.95
Book Size: 5.5'' x 8.5'' , 304 pages
Category/Subject: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General

My grandson Nicholas, nine years old saw this book on the table. I explained that the author was my friend and she was born this way. His eyes lit up and he excitedly said, "WOW! Look at her. She must be very special."

I thought he was referencing special education.

I asked why he thought that, and he said, "Don't you know what happens right as you leave heaven to come to earth and be born? Look right here on the back of my thigh. I have a birthmark too. It's where the angels kissed me good-bye. Look at your friend. The angels must have really-really loved her and thought she was special, because look how big her birthmark is."

Tears sprang to my eyes and I hugged him. From the mind and mouth of a tender- hearted, football-playing, rough and tumble little boy, who is on Student Council and is an A student, came complete and total ACCEPTANCE of a stanger's looming birthmark that would frighten or at least confuse many children. I am so proud of this boy who is a ray of sunshine in my life and this world.