I am a nurse of 16 years and have primarily worked with the elderly that entire time. I'll try to keep this brief. I would like to write a book - something I have wanted to do for quite some time.
I want to interview the people I have met and take care of that have been married 50+ years. They have told me their stories before and I have been amazed at their relationships - they have an unique insight into what makes relationships work. Their relationships have been tried and tested and they have come through it all with an incredible love.
Would anyone be interested in reading a book about specific relationships of 50+ years...how they met, trials, triumphs, advice, regrets, etc...????
I also want their stories to live on as soon they won't be with us anymore and their lives we can learn from.
I have heard stories that have made me cry. I have witnessed love that made me cry.
All I have heard and seen has caused me to set the bar high for myself and not settle
2007-06-26 11:50:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I think it is very doable. I would plan on spending an afternoon in Barnes and Noble looking for some books with similar themes. Take a notebook. You can mark down the ISBN number of the books and then go to Ingram's automated line and see how many book they have sold. It would be a good way for you to kind of get a feel on how a publisher would view your book -- publishers are looking for books that they can expect to sell in large numbers. I think it is a very nice idea, but I am not sure how marketable it is. Ingram's numbers would tell you that. Pax - C
2007-06-26 12:22:20 · answer #1 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 12:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, that sounds like a good idea. If the writing quality is good then of course I will read it and recommend others to read it.
I think the best way to learn is from other's real experiences so that you can avoid situations.
2007-06-26 12:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by lool 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think people might be interested in reading a book like that especially if it is written well. I would start taking a small recorder with you so that you will be able to replay back everything that they tell you and then you book will be more concise. and don't forget to get signature and waivers so no one can sue later.
2007-06-26 12:56:31 · answer #4 · answered by busy me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I'd read that. I worked with the elderly *mainly alzheimer's* for a long time. I loved listening to them in the early stages, before they lost most of their lives. I say go for it. There'll be a market for it.
2007-06-26 12:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an aspiring writer and musician I feel that this could be a million dollar idea. I would read it and maybe it could speak to the miserable state of marriage today.
FP
2007-06-26 11:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like that idea because for me, reading a book like that in some ways makes me feel like I'm listening to my grandparents who I treasure and miss so much.
2007-06-26 16:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by zabeeday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds very interesting, especially if you market it as an inspiring and honest tribute. I would make sure you can get funny stories too! It sounds really cool!
2007-06-26 11:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by Lyssepoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds great. But make sure you keep it interesting all the way through, not just the beginning and end.
2007-06-26 11:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by KaBoOm said thy monkay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cool. I love reading about the past. I've talked to my grandmother about her life (she was alive in the Great Depression).
2007-06-26 12:49:57 · answer #10 · answered by Emily 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋