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A Story That Will Stay With YouWhat happens when everything you believe in is shattered and you have to find a way to keep going?You Gotta Take What Comes is a powerful memoir of survival, determination and resilience by author Sherri L. Rose. This deeply personal story follows her journey through trauma, healing, and recovery after volunteering with Cambodian refugees in Thailand.
Her story is not just about what she endured; it’s about how she reclaimed her life. |
Book SynopsisRecently divorced pediatric nurse practitioner Sherri L. Rose is invited to join the aid efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross during the Cambodian refugee crisis in 1979. After unexpected traumatic events during her volunteer journey, she faces a long, nonlinear recovery.
Her memoir supplements this story of resilience with picturesque moments from her childhood, contrasting her exacting endeavor to find her footing in her new reality with the kindness and structure of her Southern Baptist upbringing. She reflects on a year of recovery through the lens of her mother’s mantra: “You gotta take what comes.” |
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Why This Memoir Matters
A powerful memoir of survival and healing after trauma
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Honest insight into PTSD, recovery, and emotional resilience
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An inspiring read for those seeking hope after trauma or life challenges
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About the AuthorSherri Rose was born in Richmond, Virginia and has lived in the state her whole life. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from VCU’s MCV campus in 1975, then returned to school to complete her certificate as a pediatric nurse practitioner in 1977.
She has almost 50 years of active practice under her belt, most of which she pursued while raising 3 daughters. She completed her master's degree in nursing at the University of Virginia in 2005, becoming a family nurse practitioner, and eventually also took on the responsibilities of a hospice and palliative care nurse. She has cared for people at all stages of life and makes it a point to try to learn something new every day. |