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When Love Sticks Around Kindle Edition

by Danielle Dayney (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
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Hand-me-down pants that don’t quite fit, twilight bike rides down sleepy neighborhood streets, sweaty family camping trips, the things that almost break you, and the things you barely notice—it’s hard to see the shape of your life until you’re looking back on it.

In this collection of short essays, Danielle Dayney recounts her experiences as an awkward child in the piecemeal family that raised her. From her biological father’s absence to her mother’s battle with cancer to the birth of her daughter, Dayney’s stories venture beyond anecdote to nest safely among the tangled experiences that shape the people we become. With a keen eye for the pebbles of humor and glimmers of beauty along the rough roads of her life, Dayney has crafted a book that feels as familiar as a home-cooked meal and as exciting as the first night in a new city.

When Love Sticks Around is a memoir of love, loss, humor, identity, and above all, family—the one you’re born into and the one you gather along the way.

Those are the things worth sticking around for.

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"From the very first page, she has written a book worth sticking around for."
Donna-Louise Bishop, Community Life Correspondent for the Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk, UK

"Dayney's well-written and poignant collection of personal essays makes you laugh, seethe, and cry. In other words, this is life itself."
Betsy Ashton, Author of Out of the Desert

"A beautiful journey, worth every second."
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"Through these candid glimpses of experiences, this coming-of-age memoir reaches beyond the life moments of growing up and creates a visceral testament to all that we love and search for."
Chelsey Clammer, author of Circadian and BodyHome

"Ms. Dayney's story of growing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Toledo, Ohio, is a tale of disappointment, grit, and ultimately, love."
Amy Francis Dechary, editor of the Beach Reads anthology series and president of Third Street Writers

About the Author

Born and raised in Ohio, Danielle Dayney got her start writing rock concert reviews and band interviews for Toledo-based music magazine "The Glass Eye." After leaving Ohio, she set aside her journals for several years to work in the real estate industry, but after her mother passed away from cancer, she returned to writing, initially as a cathartic way to understand her grief. Since then, her work has appeared in "The Fredericksburg Literary and Art Review," online at "Sunlight Press," "Dead Housekeeping" and "The Mindful Word," and in several anthologies including "The Virginia Writers Centennial Anthology," "Nevertheless We Persisted," "Beach Reads: Lost and Found," and "Beach Reads: Adrift." She has also received awards for two creative nonfiction essays at BlogHer. Danielle lives in the rolling hills of Virginia with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs. Follow her blog at https: //danielledayney.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FS2TBYQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Belle Isle Books (November 15, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3024 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
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Born and raised in Ohio, Danielle Dayney got her start writing rock concert reviews for a Toledo-based music magazine, THE GLASS EYE. Today, her work has appeared in the FREDERICKSBURG LITERARY AND ART REVIEW, online at HUFFINGTON POST, DEAD HOUSEKEEPING and THE MINDFUL WORD, and in several anthologies. Her book, WHEN LOVE STICKS AROUND, is out now.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Made me miss my family
A great collection of essays that explore the awkwardness and sometimes loneliness of being part of a family. Her stories about her mom made me want to call my estranged mother and tell her I love her.
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Michelle D Hanley
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly re-readable book
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
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It's been a while since I've cried while reading a book. I used to all the time, closing the book and wiping my eyes while staring at a distant wall as the story settled into my soul. Those were great stories, unexpected and tapping into a part of me that I didn't always know was there.

When Love Sticks Around made me cry.

This is a book of interconnected personal essays. Through it, we get a glimpse into formative moments in Dayney's life: random appearances from her father, disconnected moments with her stepfather, the reality of a childhood spent loved and in poverty. She writes in a spare yet uncompromising style that doesn't wallow in sentimentality, and also doesn't pull punches. This is a woman who knows who she is and where she comes from and isn't apologizing for it.

And yet, she's the best kind of writer, crafting stories that allowed me, with my different upbringing, to focus on what makes us the same. In doing so, she created a world that I connected with at a very real level. I felt like I knew her. I felt like she was my friend. And I rooted for her - rooted for her to live her life and to love and to be happy.

In the end, I cried because I felt her love and I felt her joy and I felt her loss. This is an incredible book - and I say that as someone who doesn't often go in for memoir. But I truly loved every bit of it, and would often set it down because I needed to let a particular essay swim around in my heart. It's the kind of book I'll revisit over and over again for years to come.
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Gypsy Grandmum
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Method for a Memoir
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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This was a well-written, touching memoir and an interesting way of presenting it. Each short chapter is a stand-alone story, relating an event or anecdote in the author's life. But, when read through, it gives a full accounting of the author's life, from childhood, through growing up years, and into adult and parenthood.
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Kelsachi
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read, would like more from this author
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022
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I enjoyed reading this collection of essays and I liked how they related and brought the story full circle in the end. I was able to finish it on a winter weekend and it was the perfect book to curl up with on a cold day. I think this was a nice taste of the author’s writing and perspective and I would like to read a story or novel that goes deeper if she were to write one.
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ILoveNC
4.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to Book#2 and Book#3 of this series.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
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I Did!! It was good to read a memoir, remembering life through the author’s eyes from various seasons in their life! Look at You now Danielle, from humble beginnings to self accomplished warrior loving wife, mom and author!! Through all, you’ve been able to add sparkle in all situations mentioned. Your MoM would surely be so Proud of You! I am looking forward to reading the rest of your upcoming 2nd & 3rd books in this series.
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Shannon Louk
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Coming-of-age Memoir
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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This is a beautiful memoir of heartbreak, of love, and of accepting the imperfect parts of your past. Danielle writes with such warmth and evokes all senses throughout each of her essays. She tells the unique story of her life in a familiar and relatable way so that readers can embrace theirs.

We're close in age, so many of the details from the '80s and '90s sparked memories of my own. I enjoyed this so much – even the harder parts. I plan to revisit it very soon.
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Kayla
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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When Love Sticks around is a wonderful memoir. It’s detailed stories, really paint a picture of what was like for the author. It’s full of love, loss, friendship and parenthood that I think all of us can relate to in some way. It will have you smiling, laughing and crying. So if you are looking for something new to dive into, I highly suggest giving her book a read.
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Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Mom of 5 reads book in two days!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2021
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I loved it. I don’t have much time to read these days but I made time (read: lost sleep) in order to finish this lovely story. I was born in the 80s so the mentions of Care Bears and pigs in a blanket were nostalgic for me. If you enjoy “walking in someone else’s shoes” via memoirs, read this charming book.
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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most gifted writers & friends I can say I have ever known.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
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I just ordered my second copy. Unfortunately I had only just gotten around to starting it during the quiet months of Winter when my puppy, obviously being able to tell how moved I was by the small portion that I’d read, decided he had to get his paws on it.
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Clementi
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Memoir
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2023
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I found this memoir to be well-written and it held my attention from start to finish. As someone who lives in the UK, it was very interesting to read a slice of life in USA. The memoir records the author's appreciation of the love that underpinned her family's story - despite all the difficulties encountered throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood. What's interesting is the contrast between Danielle's real father (who doesn't stick around) and her stepfather (who does). it was a nice tribute to her stepfather.

There is a lot of detail in the book including references to brand names of American foods etc, but I found this gave the book authenticity, and as a Brit found it interesting to read how these details touch all of our lives - no matter where we live - and evoke powerful memories. I also learnt a new word - a "wedgie" - had to google that as there's no word for that in the UK! An amusing moment.

This was an uplifting read, despite the sadness therein, and one which makes the reader reflect on their own family blessings.
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ClockworkChapters
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone who enjoys a profound, beautiful, and bittersweet life journey should read this book.
Reviewed in India on May 19, 2022
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Whats the book about :- 

Danielle Dayney's memoir When Loves Stick Around is based on her own life. In chronological chapters, the author recounts her childhood memories. These anecdotes are beautiful reminiscences of the author's family and friends. Danielle Dayney takes us on a journey through her life. We witness her as an awkward youngster growing up in a blended family. From her birth father's abandonment to her mother's cancer battle, she has been through a lot. Her memories of grandparents where she remembers sitting on her grandfathers lap to missing a dish her grandmother used to make and her mothers constant support. This what true love is and her revelation of this truth is both moving and inspiring. Dayney's stories go beyond anecdote and finds a safe haven within the interwoven experiences that shape who we are. Fear, financial difficulties,loss of a parent and changes of life  in are all addressed in a honest and interesting manner.

My Thoughts :-

Danielle Dayney's writing is so relatable and bittersweet that I appreciate reading memoirs written by real people. I felt like I was listening to a friend while reading this book. For me, all of the chapters evoked such warm and nostalgic sentiments. My heart was overwhelmed with feelings of a kid who grew up to become a woman and her way of life throughout the journey. She pours her soul out in every chapter as she copes with the loss of her mother to cancer; this section of the story was so moving that it made me think of my own mother, and the sensation of loss is unfathomable.

I haven't sobbed reading a story in a long time. After I was done reading I fond myself wiping my eyes as the story nestled into my soul. Her writings are more than just words on a paper; they are genuine, resonating with emotion. Those were fantastic stories, unexpected and touching a part of me I didn't realise existed. I cheered her throughout her journey, and I was even angry when she was wronged. Her words were so genuine that you could sense her heartbreaks, sadness, and loss. I'm glad I read such a wonderful book.
The writing is excellent, and I adore the author. Anyone who enjoys a profound, beautiful, and bittersweet life journey should read this book.
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