My Donna wrote this book called "This Country Girl". This picture of her is the cover of the book. It is a real picture of Donna when she was a little girl. This Country Girl is a true story. It was published by Tate Publishing in November of 2005.
ISBN: 1-5988603-5-6
This Country Girl is the true story of an extraordinary, yet ordinary life. It takes a nostalgic step back in time to capture life during and after WW II for a simple farm family near Lostant, Illinois. For Donna, one of four siblings, these events and feelings were meant to be preserved as a memorial to her late parents and extended loving family. This book would especially appeal to all 'baby boomers' and to anyone of any age seeking to learn more about an era quickly fading --- the "greatest generation." Interwoven within these pages the author shares personal decisions about life and relationships with vulnerable candor...even choices she wishes she had made differently. It shows the pitfalls of life that are attractive but yet could have been avoided. It shows lost loves and the trials of marriage. This honest and interesting account includes the rigors of Army Nurse Corp Basic Training during the Vietnam era, followed by a long and rewarding career as a registered nurse. From the first page to the last, the reoccurring theme is the importance of family, faith and personal values...and enough love and adventure for a lifetime for This Country Girl.
Acclaim for:
"In her autobiography, Donna Merriam describes her experiences growing up on the farm, through nursing training and army service, and work in a jail. She candidly describes her life's ups and downs. Her love of life in all of its forms and her love of her family and God permeates all that she describes." Philip Bays
"This book gives us an excellent view of socio/cultural change, and the unique strength of family bonds, through life's ups and downs." Benoni McKnight
"My sister, Donna, freely loves all of God's creatures from the smallest, most fragile bird or animal to the youngest or oldest human being. Loved ones can always count on Donna to be there for them in times of sorrow, sickness or need and to rejoice with them in times of joy. I thank God for such a sister." June Bays
Donna's Biography --
Author Donna C. Merriam graduated from Illinois Masonic Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois and received her diploma as a registered nurse in 1964. Immediately following she joined the Army Nurse Corps and obtained the rank of Captain during her three years of active duty. She obtained her BA in Psychology and in Administration of Justice in 1978 from McKendree College in Lebanon, Illinois.
Donna worked as a registered nurse for 27 years before leaving the nursing field to work for the Department of Defense in an accounts payable department in Columbus, Ohio.
After varied and colorful career experiences Donna retired in 2000 from DOD and moved to Arizona. Donna is currently working in plant protection at the Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona.
She enjoys reading and hiking. She enjoys the colorful wildlife of Arizona and sees plenty of variety at her work.
Donna and her husband 'Tom' presently reside in Tucson, Arizona.
Contact Donna Merriam
dcmerriam@gmail.com
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