Life in the Shadows: From Despair to Hope
From Shadows to Light: Donna Hoover's Tale of Redemption
In Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Donna Hoover about her gripping new book 'Wandering In the Shadows.' This episode delves into Donna's seven-and-a-half-year journey to tell the extraordinary true story of her sister Jennifer — a free-spirited young woman who endured addiction, abuse, trauma, and a life-threatening brain aneurysm, yet found her way back to faith, hope, and survival. The discussion covers the emotional and psychological lessons Donna learned, the challenges of balancing raw honesty with hope, and the importance of understanding and compassion. Additionally, listeners get insight into Donna's writing process, promotional strategies, and future aspirations, including a possible adaptation of the book into a movie or mini-series.
00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages
00:34 Meet Donna Hoover: Author and Creative Spirit
00:40 The Journey of Writing 'Wandering In the Shadows'
01:05 Jennifer's Struggles and Triumphs
03:14 Lessons Learned from Jennifer's Story
03:59 Balancing Honesty and Hope in Writing
05:14 The Impact of Addiction and Trauma
06:54 Jennifer's Resilience and Recovery
12:21 Reflections on Writing and Family Reactions
22:16 Promoting 'Wandering In the Shadows'
25:51 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement
Have you heard about mature adults with Donna Hoover and Mike Roth? Yes. This is my second podcast and Donna and I are going to be addressing subjects which are significant for seniors, especially seniors living here in the villages.
The easiest way to hear the show is to look it up on Apple Podcasts. Look for mature adults with Donna and Mike. We'll be looking for you there.
You can also find us on mature adults with Donna and Mike. All spelled out. Dot buzz sprout.com
<Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
A new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AM
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