Name: Ruth Parker 's review of Salt in My Soul by Mallory Smith
Item: Salt in My Soul
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Author: Ruth Parker

Mallory Smith

"Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three, Mallory Smith grew into a determined, talented young woman who inspired others even as she raged against her illness. Despite the daily challenges of endless medical treatments and a deep understanding that she'd never lead a normal life, Mallory was determined to "live happy," a mantra she followed until her death. Mallory worked hard to make the most of the limited time she had, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford, becoming a CF advocate, and embarking on a career as a writer. Mallory recorded her thoughts and observations, including the struggles and feelings she found too personal to share during her life, for more than ten years, leaving instructions for her mother to publish her work posthumously. She hoped that her writing would offer insight to people living with, or loving someone with, chronic illness"--

An Unfinished Life

Salt in My Soul

Kathleen Mullins

Ruth Parker 

I knew going into this book what to expect. I’d read the back cover. I knew it was a memoir published after the death of the writer. I knew it was about CF. I knew it would be both enlightening and grim at the same time.
I was not prepared for how I would fall in love with Mallory through each page, feeling as though I was talking to a friend about her daily life and struggles and about boys and friends and family. I was not prepared for how emotional I would feel at the end of the book and how hard it hit me that the world has lost this amazing woman and how recasted god the Smith family and for Jack that I feel. I was not prepared to cry and sob and breakdown again even a day after reading the book. 
This book is sad, it is moving, it is beautiful, it is courageous and it is inspirational. Mallory Smith was a brave woman and I hope one day I can face my problems with the bravery and positivity she did.

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Salt in My Soul by Mallory Smith

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