The Best Seven Years of My Life: The Story of an Unlikely Caregiver

By George Shannon and Chad Patrick Shannon

With retirement approaching and his marriage on cruise control, George Shannon left for a much-needed vacation with his wife Carol. Their lives changed forever on their final night in Cabo San Lucas, when George awoke to find that Carol had suffered a debilitating stroke. 

As they rushed back to their hometown of Pittsburgh, ques

• Language: English
• Publisher: George B. Shannon
• Release date: Nov 26, 2018
• ISBN: 9781732645554

George Shannon

George Shannon lays claim to the story behind The Best Seven Years of My Life, but he leaves the writing credit to his son Chad. George enjoyed success throughout his career as a sales and marketing executive. He applied those learned skills to navigating the healthcare system as Carol's advocate. While George was taking care of Carol's health, Carol was quietly showing the way to a humble and loving relationship. The entire experience transformed George's approach to accepting himself as he is, the circumstances as they are, and those around him as they are. Humility and unconditional love were the result.

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