Have you ever read a story that took you on an emotional rollercoaster? Did it take you from happy to sad all with the turn of the page? Remember the Sweet Things is just that kind of story. It’s the true story of a woman’s twenty-year marriage where she found the love she was looking for and truly deserved.
Remember the Sweet Things, written by Ellen Greene is a touching memoir where she talks about the love she found and the love she gained for herself. Ellen was divorced, with two children. After her failed marriage and an ill-fated relationship, she decided to move across the country from New Mexico to Massachusetts to start a new life for herself and her children. While there, she met her future husband Marsh. She found him to be kind, charming, and respectful. Since she just knew this amazing behavior wouldn’t last, she decided to write down everything he did wrong so when the relationship was over, she would be justified in getting out. However, she couldn’t find anything negative to add to the list. Instead, she decided to write all the good things (good deeds, jestures, and sayings) that he made.
Check out this video of Ellen Greene as she discusses Remember the Sweet Things:
A few of my favorite “good things” that Marsh did for Ellen include:
• His enthusiasm about going anywhere, anytime, to check out anything we hadn’t experienced before
• Bringing me a bouquet of spring flowers for no paricular reason
• Easing me into turning forty on January 10th by giving me a present on the 10th of each month for six months prior, the last being the “You-Look-Fabulous” red dress
Ellen read some of the excerpts during the eulogy at Marsh’s funeral. A family member, who was so moved by the list, sent it to their contact at Hallmark Magazine. Within two weeks, Hallmark Magazine asked to feature it. Readers were moved by Ellen’s story and the book was born. Today, Ellen is a regular contributor for Hallmark Magazine.
I enjoyed Remember the Sweet Things very much. I found it fascinating, heart-warming, touching and extremely profound. As a single “30-something”, it really made me think about the kind of marriage I would like to have one day. Remember the Sweet Things proved the old theory that love will find you when you are least expecting it. This book showed that while you may have had bad luck in the past with respect to love, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t deserving of it. Finally, Remember the Sweet Things reminds us to cherish the memories of loved ones close to your heart and alive in your mind.
-Bobby
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