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Light on the Pond Scum: A Memoir Kindle Edition

by Julie Little (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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What I have learned over these decades is that my father is not my home, my mother is not my home, even my spouse is not my home. My home is within me.

In Light on the Pond Scum: A Memoir, Julie Little invites the reader on her journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. Readers will travel with her from Colombia to China to Texas and beyond, meeting eccentric family members, love interests, and even spiritual guides along the way.

In Light on the Pond Scum, Julie confronts questions such as:

  • Who am I, and how do I fit in after a difficult upbringing?
  • How do I outgrow my family dynamics to become the person I want to be?
  • What is family, and how do families create strong identities in young people?


Though Julie grew up in a world of change, chaos, and loss, she took it upon herself to overcome the pain in her past. If you’re ready to get unstuck and grow through past experiences, you might allow Julie’s story to inspire your own.


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    105 pages
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  4. Publication date
    December 7, 2020
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. File size
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"This book is inspiring in that it teaches any reader, no matter now crazy crazy is or has been in your life, you can get on the other side of it and have a most meaningful life. This may be with the help of coaching or when you decide to do it. At some point in all our lives, we hit the brick wall of crazy, but what we chose to do about it is the key. There is life after crazy." -- JoJo Varlack-Hicks, Author of The Power of the Black Vote
"Julie Little tells her own incredible story in a way that stuns and compels you to read more while also offering the reader interesting perspectives on how to look at their own lives through new lenses." -- Shannon Quist, Author of Rose's Locket

"As someone who has gone through my own journey of self-discovery and having my fair share of family dynamics, Light On The Pond Scum is an inspiring book. Julie Little's vivid descriptions brings her story to life, urging readers to reflect on their own lives." -- Vyshnavi Karra, Author of Necessary Symbiosis: What Happens When Science and Government Work Together (and When They Don't)

"This story is so relatable, trying, knowing you're getting it wrong, getting it wrong, but the experience is the learning process all the while, as we move through life. The moments that change everything for us, the good the bad.. there is beauty sitting in the suffering, noticing the pain. Praise and admiration for this emotive narrative." -- Katy Rieber, Author of The Bird Streets

"Julie Little has penned her beautifully vulnerable personal story of familial trials, tribulations, and most importantly, of hope. Little inspires readers to find their true home and strength, within themselves. Such an inspirational story." -- Jessica McCarter Pontillo, Author of 75 Days of Jo

"Light on the Pond Scum is a beautiful narrative that depicts the unique nature we have to overcome the times when 'the rug gets pulled out from under us' and to value each moment for better or worse that make us who we are. Fantastic read." -- Jocelyn Quinn, Author of Off The Record

"Julie Little has written a beautiful tale of hope, resilience and love. Light on the Pond Scum is as relatable as it is inspirational!" -- Terry McDougall, Author of Winning the Game of Work

"This is a compelling life story, told with wisdom and grace, with application to the lives of many." -- Dr. Anne Rambo, Author of The Marriage and Family Therapy Career Guide: Doing Well While Doing Good

"The writer's memoir profits from both a narrative that's engaging and commentary that is personally enlightening. The mood of her stories -- rife with diversity -- ranges from passionate to haunting and humorous to saddening." -- John Morris

"Julie Little has written a book that takes us on a journey back home, back to a time when most of us still had our innocence, held on to our dreams, and believed all things were possible. She challenges the notion that life is without hope, and provides tools that empower us to reclaim our original 'happiness' and 'purpose'. She helps us look back, forgive, and move forward with gusto. This book was a fun read, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to live their best life, and do their most meaningful work." -- Dr. Pele Raymond, Bestselling Author of The 7 Songs of a Successful Team

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08PXTQ5KB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Degree Press (December 7, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2042 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 105 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Julie Little became a Wellness Coach after retiring from a 35-year career in public education. As a Wellness Coach, Julie focuses primarily on issues of well-being for businesswomen, helping them learn effective self-care to support their accomplishments. She also brings spirituality into her practice—she has studied the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh in the Plum Village Tradition and is a member of the Order of Interbeing. With her first book, Light on the Pond Scum, Julie hopes to inspire readers to grow beyond their childhood wounds in order to live a life full of hope and courage. She believes that this is the time for women to step beyond their limits, to heal and to lead.

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Deanna
5.0 out of 5 stars A story we all can use
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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This book is excellent at different levels. Superficially, it can be read as a simple biography of an American child born into a dysfunctional situation, given responsibilities beyond what should be expected, and how she has taken these challenges and woven them into a happy and productive life. But I found this book to be helpful at a different level. I found myself looking back at my own childhood, at the expectations I carried and absorbed from my elders. I saw how these things shaped my own decisions. This book prompted me to see my own gifts, potential, and challenges a little more clearly.
The author has taken the circumstances of her specific life and used them to full advantage. May we all learn from her example.
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Laura Barker
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022
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Compelling, entertaining, thought provoking. Very well written. I ended up reading it in one sitting. It isn't very long and I just had to keep turning the vitual page. Highly recommend thanks to the author for sharing her story!
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Jill H
5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling life journey we can all learn from
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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I don't typically read books cover-to-cover, but Julie's book was a compelling read that I could not put down. Her life experiences are interesting, shocking, and so varied that to live such a life can only produce someone who has a wealth of experience and perspective that can contribute to the lives of others in beautiful ways. Julie shows what's possible when you set your mind and heart to something, regardless of your circumstances. A wonderful read well worth the time!
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Joseph Mitchell III
5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply Real, Compellingly Vulnerable
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
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Julie Little has told us the story of her life - sharing the difficult, the upsetting and the vulnerable. I am moved by her honesty as well as the transformation that she experienced as she grew up. As she goes through many intense and painful experiences she never gives up hope and that gave me hope that the darkness and the "scum" in my life can always be overcome. Thank you Julie.
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Nancy Jo Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars A relevant and hopeful read
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2020
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Julie Little writes of her struggles and her growth in this book. She writes of feelings of abandonment and re-connection, frustration and forgiveness, and like a GPS system, re-configuring towards self- growth and happiness when wrong turns were made. I think we can all relate.
I appreciate the quotes from familiar and not familiar sources. She has done the ground work for following a path for contentment. A great read!
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David Medina
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring journey
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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A truly emotional, full of experiences and the great feeling journey that will keep you reading all over again. A great piece of work with a compelling narrative. A highly recommended book for your collection!
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Anne Rambo
5.0 out of 5 stars A healing and powerful book
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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A moving and important book, about moving on from past trauma. Readers will learn and grow from the author’s reflections.
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Jenny C. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a powerful and inspiring story.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
I think this story can be inspiring to many who have experienced a less than stellar upbringing. Getting through trauma takes a lot of effort, time and intention. I am so happy she eventually found peace. She's worked hard for it. And an important message is to not give up.
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