Tucson Woman In Late Seventies Publishes Life Story

"—-And Then I Wrote #3", a polished autobiography by Gloria Abbey, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

"—-And Then I Wrote #3" is geared toward an audience of nostalgic readers, aged 40 and up. The book is a poignant story of a girl born in small-town Oklahoma who must overcome many obstacles on her path through life. All the troubles begin with the death of the author's father and the tale unfolds from there, weaving together complex, extraordinary events, travels around the world, and fascinating characters who've shaped the author's experience.

Explore the Chicago of WWII through the eyes of this young fashion model, who moves on to find love, family, and adventure throughout these pages. An added bonus, a third section of the book takes readers through a heartbreaking tale of a family divided.

About the Author:
Gloria Abbey was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, in 1925. She began writing in her late seventies after seeing many dear friends slip away due to Alzheimer's disease. To ward off that dreadful sense of loss, Abbey began to record her life's experiences. She has written three books. Abbey spends her time these days as a volunteer driver for people unable to drive themselves to appointments. She lives in Tucson, Arizona, close to her two daughters.

"—-And Then I Wrote #3" is a 340-page hardcover with a retail price of $24.95. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0937-3. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.