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September 25, 2019

A lovely comment from a reader who recently enjoyed Monkey’s Wedding suggested I post a glossary for readers not familiar with some of the terms, even though she did say that they could be figured out from the context. This was my publisher’s take on the matter, hence no glossary. I think it’s a good idea though, and even though it’s too late to add a glossary to the book itself, you can access it here.

As I dove into Monkey’s Wedding searching for the words I needed to define, I felt such love for the characters (basically, my family), and a much deeper appreciation for Africa and all those experiences I’d been through that were the basis for the story. Something I hadn’t felt in this way before when revisiting the story. This time, I experienced it all with eyes that were soft and loving. Before, it was all about getting the story out. But until now, I never realized that on so many levels, Monkey’s Wedding was the book of my heart. My memoir, Loveyoubye, wrenched from the depths of my psyche, was cathartic, bringing release and healing, but Monkey’s Wedding was where I was able to access my heart.

Loveyoubye: Holding Fast, Letting Go, and Then There’s the Dog–published by SWP April, 2014

“Loveyoubye is jam-packed with warmth and humor, heartbreak and healing, and unexpected twists.”~Ana Maria Spagna, author of Potluck: Community on the Edge of Wilderness

“…from the jungles of Africa to the beaches of Southern California. Rossandra writes with heart and wisdom.” ~Anita Hughes, author of Monarch Beach, Market Street, and Lake Como

“Loveyoubye captures in one word the dual themes woven with grace and agility throughout this magnificent memoir—the universal and often simultaneous experiences of love and loss.” ~Thomas White, author of The Wisdom of Sons

“…the heart of this satisfying memoir is White’s inner battle to find her peace with the ever-intriguing, ever-unanswerable conundrum: What do we owe those we love—and what do they owe us?” ~Jill Smolowe, author of Three Funerals and a Wedding