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Mark My Love
a memoir
Jennifer M. Alemany always believed in love, and when she found it, she cherished it. Jennifer tried not to dwell on losing any love she had, but without much time or notice, Jennifer’s mother passes away. Her world changes overnight, and when the love of her life dies, her life is forever altered. She realizes that with the loss of these two loves, she has lost herself.
Mark My Love will take readers on a journey of loss and anguish to see the horizon on the other side. This honest, inspiring memoir provides a blue print that can help anyone trying to grapple with the loss of those we hold dear.
a letter to you, dear reader
Dear Reader,
Loss is very hard and I know my words won’t take away your pain. Just know that you are never alone and you are loved. I’m sending you lots of positive thoughts and blessings. Just like you, I come from the Latinx community and I know we are not encouraged to speak about our feelings.
It’s important to speak your truth and embrace the love that you have in your life. Our loved ones who have passed are always with us. The love you shared with them doesn’t go away, for me, I feel like that love got even stronger. Take that love and allow it to fuel the power that is inside you. When we are in tough times, it may seem like you won’t make it through; trust me that you will make it through and you will come out even stronger.
I take life one day at a time and I try not to jump into the future too much. It’s not always easy and some days can seem extra rugged, the important part is to keep going. Go cry your eyes out, go scream, go workout, do what you need to do to make it through. None of it is wrong, release the feelings that you may have cooped up inside. Start to fly like a bird, explore life. I know you are meant to do great things, find your passion, and believe in yourself. Always remember, even during our darkest times, somehow the light always gets in.
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy life to read “Mark My Love”. I hope it gave you some enlightenment. You are beautiful!
With Love,
Jennifer
book club questions
What was your favorite part of the book?
My favorite part of the book is when I start sharing the journey of my transformation. Something amazing can come out of pain, we all just have to keep looking forward.
Which part of the book was the hardest to write?
The specifics of when my mother was in the hospital was the hardest to get through.
What surprised you the most about writing the book?
When I realized I had so much unresolved pain inside.
Who do you want most to read this book?
I think every single human being can take away something from my book.
Are there any additional areas of life you wished you would have addressed in the book?
It didn’t make sense for this book, but to tell everyone not to make your career your life if it’s not your true purpose. Don’t waste time.
What do you want readers to learn from hearing your story?
To live your life through love, there is no other way.
What motivated you to write the book?
I wanted to help others heal, so I kept writing.
Did any other memoirs inspire you to write the book?
I’ve been reading biography and memoir since high school, so it’s always been a space that I loved. Michelle Obama’s memoir stands out because of her ability to share intimate details of her life in an honest way.
How did you prepare yourself to share such intimate details of your story?
I meditated a lot and the message came to me that if I truly wanted to be of service to humanity, I would have to make that sacrifice.
How did you know when you were ready to publish the book?
I stopped crying when I read it for the last time and I knew it was ready to go.