{"product_id":"the-sommer-of-my-life-isbn-9781401998783","title":"The Sommer of My Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eMarcelene Dyer reflects on her life as wife to Wayne Dyer, mother of seven, and her daughter's struggles with addiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this deeply personal memoir, \u003cb\u003eMarcelene Dyer \u003c\/b\u003eexplores the joys and sorrows of her daughter Sommer’s life as an addict: a journey filled with resilience, spiritual growth, and the unbreakable bonds that transcend time and space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcelene lived through the deaths of her parents, her brother Rich, her husband Wayne, but never thought she would outlive one of her children. After years of battling opioid addiction, Sommer lost her life in May 2022 at 38 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough prayer, meditation, and silent reflection, Marcelene was able to release any judgment about her daughter’s life, find solace, and harness unconditional love. Guided by her faith and with a little help from ayahuasca, she came to understand that life is measured not by one’s actions but by the depth of love we share.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcelene offers an intimate look at her embodiment of love and how it has shaped her path—challenging conventional expectations and recognizing love as life’s greatest purpose. \u003ci\u003eThe Sommer of My Life \u003c\/i\u003eis a testament to faith, healing, and the enduring power of connection.“Embrace the boundless strength of a mother's love, for it is this relentless force that takes us into the depths of our SOULS. Marcelene Dyer’s book \u003ci\u003eThe Sommer of My Life\u003c\/i\u003e, in her deep surrender and unwavering heart, inspires, uplifts, and leads us all toward Oneness.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTony Robbins\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Marcelene and Wayne Dyer supported and loved their daughter, Sommer, through years of addiction. But it was Marcelene’s extraordinary parenting that leaves the reader understanding what unconditional love looks like.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDeepak Chopra\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Sommer of My Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant and deeply personal memoir detailing a mother's journey through her daughter's addiction. With raw honesty and unwavering love, this humble narrative underscores the power of unconditional love and acceptance. Exploring themes of addiction, healing, and trauma, this touching memoir is a must-read for understanding a mother's resilience.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eAnita Moorjani\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Experience the inspiring journey of Marcelene Dyer, a true spiritual warrior whose unwavering faith has carried her through the depths of loss and trauma. Now the time has come for her profound wisdom to be shared with the world through the pages of a remarkable book. Through Marcelene's extraordinary story, readers will discover the transcendent nature of faith as it becomes a guiding light for supporting loved ones through addiction.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGabrielle Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Universe Has Your Back\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Marcelene’s book brings so much more healing to the world. The most profound message is the power of love and the necessity to love and honor those who are struggling in life. . . . I honor her for such immortal love and for the courage to share this story. . . . I have never known anyone with such a profound love, and such dedication to evolving and expressing and inspiring through that love. Marcelene is the epitome of God expressed through a human being.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003ePatricia Holt\u003c\/b\u003e, attorney and editor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Marcelene tells her story with an unflinching truth and compassion that clearly lives in her heart as purely expressed in her words and deeds. . . . Her interminable unconditional love for her daughter, Sommer, kept the bond between them alive, unbroken throughout the ravages wrought by her addiction. This is truly rare; addiction all too often tears apart the love fibers of the strongest hearts. Sommer’s body did not fully recover from the addiction and she died. But the bond of their love, strained, was never broken and endures unblemished by the scars that wounding brings. The value of that is beyond measure; this is a story and message that needs to be told—and repeated.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJan Tice\u003c\/b\u003e, therapist\u003cb\u003eMarcelene Dyer\u003c\/b\u003e was born to be a mother. A mother of seven and grandmother of eighteen, she has dedicated her life to raising her children with unconditional love, holding her faith closely throughout her lifetime. Prayer and meditation have helped her navigate the complexities of life, and this has taught her that life is measured through love.","brand":"Hay House LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233745481957,"sku":"NP9781401998783","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781401998783.jpg?v=1767741581","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-sommer-of-my-life-isbn-9781401998783","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}