Shirley Rose Webb

AWARD WINNING BOOK & AWARD WINNING AUTHOR

Shirley Rose Webb was born in San Jose, Costa Rica; she came to the United States at the age of eight and spoke only Spanish. Shirley began writing her memoir in 2010 on the advice of her therapist following a tragic death in the family. Through writing she learned to let go of her anger and pain and slowly returned to the things she loves doing even though her heart was broken into a million pieces.

"My sister, My Daughter, and Me," is fantastic! Every chapter, including The Female Fire-fighter

Try-outs to The Disappearing Husband, are #1!"

—Rick Dees

"Vibrant, engaging, and heartfelt. Webb is an inspiration to us all. Overall, I highly recommend this book to all."

—Urban Lit Magazine

"There are many pearls of truth and beauty throughout this book."

—Portland Book Review

"An inspirational memoir about life, loss and family that's ripe with equal parts laughter and tears."

—New Apple Literary

The author is a fighter and I admired her strength and determination that she displayed throughout her memoir.

—Readers' Favorite 5-Star Seal

2019 Book Excellence Award Winner

2018 International Latino Awards Winner for Best Biography

2018 Maxy Awards Winner for Best Non-fiction

2017 Distinguished Favorite.

—New York City Big Book Award 5-Star Seal

2017 Runner-Up.

—Northern California Book Festival

—Los Angeles Book Festival

Honorable Mentions at the 2017 New York, Hollywood, San Francisco, Southern California, New England, San Francisco Book Festivals.