Entrepreneur, Master of taekwondo, and established author Maggie Messina releases her latest international best-selling publication titled Tattered Laces: A Sister’s Promise. The book is a moving memoir of the author’s journey, encompassing her victorious triumphs after facing some of life’s most impactful circumstances - riddled with pain, guilt, and loss. Despite this, the narration is underpinned by an unwavering theme of hope, instilling in its readers a vital message of resilience and limitless possibility.
Tattered Laces: A Sister’s Promise
Maggie fulfills a promise made to her siblings by sharing the story of their upbringing and paying homage to her brothers who are no longer with us today. Gripping its readers from beginning to end, the book has garnered increasing popularity since its publication.
One review reads: “This book is more than just Maggie’s story and her tributes to her family. You can really feel the emotion in every word. After reading it, I felt so empowered. It made me realize that, even though life throws a lot of challenges our way, these are just opportunities for us to grow and become more successful. Maggie’s journey shows that we can overcome anything and come out stronger on the other side. Her story is a great reminder that we can all turn our struggles into stepping stones to something better.”
The author’s journey is only one component of the story. Tattered Laces: A Sister’s Promise also provides insightful commentary on the intricacies that exist below the surface of American society. When describing her childhood experiences, Maggie discusses the ways the US foster care system failed to support her and the repercussions of this failure. Through this, she raises awareness of a pertinent issue that continues to affect families across the region. Yet, it is through such instances that Maggie develops a desire to fight back.
She comments: “I was always fighting to beat the odds that were in front of me. Regardless of how many times I was knocked down or the systems had failed me, I always found a way to get back up and keep up the fight; my book champions this belief. As long as you can hold onto hope and remain willing to do whatever it takes to get to the other side, anything is possible, and I’m a testament to that.”
Maggie recalls the bullying she experienced while at school, linking this to the inception of her thought-provoking book title.‘Tattered Laces’ refers to Maggie’s inability to replace her footwear due to economic instability as a child. This one seemingly frivolous fact drastically impacted her self-esteem, especially during the most impressionable times of her life.
She adds: “So many other things can be triggered by this one event - people don’t realize that, for a child, a tattered shoelace can become so much bigger than that.”
While navigating the economic and social factors that lay the foundations of her childhood experience, the author’s journey takes a turn as she enters her adulthood. Maggie’s story reaches the hearts and minds of its readers, offering a helping hand to those suffering from similar life circumstances. Both powerful and heart-warming, her narrative depicts the life-changing effects of consistency, dedication, and a hopeful outlook for the future.
Media Contact:
Name: Maggie Messina
Email: maggiemessina@icloud.com
Published by: Pathos Communications Ltd