Both Lenor's books are as inspiring a read as any
you'll ever have. Not only does Lenor offer wisdom and
strength to those coming to terms with their own loss,
but she offers us mere mortals a touchstone for raising
teenagers, looking for meaningful work, and finding love.
~ Kim Bomley, Produer at Lucas Film LTD.
If you've ever contemplated your memoirs don't miss the
opportunity to meet a truly unique individual for whom
personal memoir became a transformation.
~ Victoria Livingstone, Feature film animation and visualization specialist.
Fantastic! From the first paragraph "Women of a Certain Age" grabs you and won't let you go until the end - and then you want to read it again!
Lenor's writing ability is phenomenal! How she intertwined her friend's stories with hers and then at the end of each chapter, summoned them up with her kind of poetry!
I give "Women of a Certain Age," written by Lenor Madruga Chappell a Big 5 Stars from beginning to end! ~
Diane Harris
Great book! I just read this book and it was fabulous. I gave it five stars. What was truly wonderful about it was that even though it’s about women of a certain age, and sometimes very sad, it is never maudlin, and often very funny! And all its stories, from varied women of a certain age, smack of reality, with absolutely no BS! ~
Earnest Brawley (Author) .
Absolutely Stunning! Although I am not yet a "woman of a
certain age," my mom told me about this book and urged
me to read it - she always has great recommendations! I
found "Women of a Certain Age" to be a unique and
engrossing book for women of all ages. Reading the
heartfelt, hilarious, and honest life experiences of
these women on their personal experiences traversing the
later years of life is enlightening, and, at times, jaw
dropping. Women speaking frankly on their strengths and
weaknesses, their triumphs and their losses, and how
they were able to overcome the hardest difficulties life
had to throw at them, or simply just what health and
skin care regimen they are glad they had followed now
that they are "there" in old age! The author, Lenor's,
shaping of the narrative with her inspiring, funny, and
very candid stories and insights really ties all of the
individual narratives together. What a wonderful book! ~
Tori
Love love loved this inspiring book! The perfect gift
for all the women you know. ~ Suzie Q.
Inspired Insights & Fresh Invitations for Aging with
Wisdom. I LOVED the courage and candor Lenor and her
tribe of friends shared for navigating the lessons and
challenges, and most especially the adventures they have
all had. What lives ! Special to capture all of these
voices in one volume …looking forward to their reunion
…they should go on a book tour! ~ T. Scott
Fabulous! I am a “woman of a certain age” and I LOVED
this book! The stories told by Lenor Chappel’s friends
interspersed with Lenor’s profound observations about
her life are so very relatable. I bought copies to share
with my friends of a “certain age”. ~ A.C.
Inspiring! This book is such a wonderful tip of the hat
to women of any age, everywhere. Terrific gift idea for
every woman on your list. Lenor is an unforgettable
inspiration. ~ Seedsower
Engaging! These Women get real about aging...with wit,
humor and staunch frankness explain how they are
negotiating the dynamic currents of aging, a wonderful
book! ~ L.M.
One Step at A Time is impressive and critical to all. -
Publishers Weekly
Harrowing and uplifting, tragic and exhilarating. ~
McGraw-Hill Publisher
Find out what makes a woman valiant. - New York Times
The bravest woman in America. - Family Circle Magazine
A woman with the determination and self-esteem to win! ~
Times-Herald, N.Y.
One Step At A Time has been the bible for over
twenty-one years to cancer patients, amputees, their
families and prosthetics throughout the world - Amputee
Coalition of America
One Step at A Time is a story that rings true-to-life at
every turn of the page. A must reading for people
experiencing life-altering events. The Next Leg of My
Journey is quite a different book. It is not about
amputation. Rather, is about how Lenor surmounts other
crisis, ones that are too frequently faced by us
"ordinary" people. ~ Richard Mooney, InMotion Magazine
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One Step at a Time is an autobiography
translated into ten languages and now in its third printing.
It was an alternate selection of Book of the Month and
Doubleday Book Clubs and featured as a five thousand word
condensation in Family Circle Magazine, and Readers Digest
(internationally). It was a major book of the month selection
by France Loisirs, and chosen to spearhead the National Cancer
Crusade of France. Condensations and pictorials of One Step At
A Time (L'Energie De L'Espoir) were featured in major French
magazines such as France Soir Magazine; Madame Figaro; and Le
Monde and France Soir newspapers.
While The Next Leg of My Journey is a sequel to the
first and based on conquering life's calamities, it is
being called "a moving love story." ~ Bronwyn Asbaker,
Tracy Press
Your expertise was perfect...an inspiration! ~ George
Sumner, President American Cancer Society, N.Y.
"A WOMAN YOU'LL NEVER FORGET."... ~ Family Circle
Magazine
"A triumphant story of a women who returns from the
abyss of pain, drug addiction, self-torment and
depression to become whole again.~ " McGraw Hil
In spite of the tremendous physical loss, Lenor displays
unparalleled, unprecedented, charismatic attitudes
wherever she is. ~ Fred Karg, Prosthetist
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One Step At A Time is a poignant autobiography of her struggle to walk again after losing her leg to cancer.
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The Next Leg of My Journey is a sequel with intimate and heart-wrenching personal details and her commitment to enjoying life.
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Women of A Certain Age captures the essence of ten sagacious ladies, aging gracefully and the magic of Lenor's improbable life.
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