Life Lessons From the Color Yellow

Life Lessons From the Color Yellow

Life Lessons from the Color Yellow is a memoir of events and people who influenced the author's life. As the author was writing this collection of stories, the color yellow emerged as an important element, much to her surprise. The tales recall watershed moments, pivotal events, and memorable people. It is an unusual memoir in that it does not follow a long arc of life events, but rather, highlights only the important ones...the ones that left an impression and taught her something of value. The lessons she learned from the color yellow came from various sources: an elderly gardener, a dog standing beside a yellow wall, her mother's kitchen, an estate sale, a woman who always wore yellow, and so much more. From betrayal to love, from heartbreak to happiness, from memoir to essay, yellow is there. Patricia Walkow's Life Lessons from the Color Yellow is a captivating and thought-provoking book that will leave a lasting impression on its readers. Written by an author experienced with life, this book offers stories told from various points of view from various locales. All stories are mined from the author's personal history and span the globe from California, New York, and Peru to the Italian seaside. Yellow appears as a symbol throughout the lives of the characters that inhabit the pages. Through a series of engaging and well-crafted stories, the author explores the many ways in which yellow can be seen as a symbol of hope, positivity, and transformation. The book is comprised of eight stories from different points of view and at various stages within life. The author has a gift for storytelling, and each story captures the protagonist's life intimately. Walkow's characters whether a young inquisitive child, a woman recalling a summer romance, or a neighbor mourning the loss of an almost friend are genuine characters readers will want to meet. Readers looking for a quick absorbing read should pick up a copy. ....Reviewed by Military Writers Society of America, 2023