Jen Braaksma Befriending Betsy: A Memoir Paperback Book

For readers who loved Marley & Me, a poignant memoir about cats, dogs, and what it means to forge a friendshipin life and in deathwith a person you can never meet. Betsy Pauly died five years before Jen Braaksma knew she had even lived. Betsy was an artist and writer hailing from Minnesota, Texas, Missouri, and Florida. Jen is an author and book coach from Ottawa, Canada. Yet, improbably, Betsy became Jens friend. When Betsy died, she left behind a heartbroken husband, a hole in the hearts of her family and friends, and a halffinished manuscript. To honor his wife, Chips wanted to publish her animal storiesBetsy was a dedicated animal welfare advocate who could never say no to a stray dog or cat (or dozens!). Turning manuscripts around is Jens job. But as she worked, she never expected to form a friendship with the woman on the page. How was that even possible? Readers might feel they "know" an author by their writing, but Jens experience went further. She got to see Betsys drafts and her process. She got to see Betsys mind. And in doing so, she got to know this extraordinary woman. This may be Jens journey, but its Betsys story. A story about dedication, passion, and the connection that comes from sharing your authentic selfeven between two people who can never meet. | Jen Braaksma Befriending Betsy: A Memoir Paperback Book