Bonni Brodnick Blog

  I swear. It was the woman sitting next to me. I was at “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch” on Tuesday. At the appropriate time, and I say appropriate because most of the audience laughed, too, the woman sitting next to me laughed. Then, in the most in appropriate places, she GARRULOUSLY LAUGHED . Like, when one of the characters named Lutiebelle Gussie Mae said, “I got this at. . .” HA HA HA!!!! I thought, “What’s so funny about that?” but then gave in. “Okay. Fine. Maybe she thinks that’s funny.” Then, it quickly happened again. I looked over at her. The person sitting directly in front of her turned around, too. HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!! The. Woman. Laughed. Throughout. The. ENTIRE. Play. When I glanced at her again, I saw she was wearing (erroneously, I might add, since we were at a matinée) … bright silver-sequin pants. Then, the main character, Purlie Victorious, kissed Lutiebelle Gussie Mae. There was a long silence in th...

Merry Christmas , everyone!!! xx bb

  Thank you to Jen Franklin , Program Director at Hudson Valley Writers Center (upper left); and  Susan Hodaro , teacher and mentor (bottom right), for inviting me to read from "My Stroke in the Fast Lane."    It was an honor to be invited to join this  esteemed group of writers:  Jeanne Dickey, Wendy K. Mages, Kathryn Weld, Patricia Hemminger,  and Tony Howarth.

Topic: HVWC’s Published Student Reading with Bonni Brodnick, Jeanne Dickey, Wendy K. Mages, Kathryn Weld, Patricia Hemminger, Tony Howarth, Harriet Shenkman Time: Dec 17, 2023       4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 82323810786?pwd= V0JuNjd3NGhqVFU0UHIwaE9VeHk4dz 09   Meeting ID: 823 2381 0786 Passcode: 412377 Reply Reply all Forward  

"My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery" by Bonni Brodnick is a riveting memoir that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through resilience and recovery. In this deeply personal account, Bonni shares the harrowing experience of having a stroke while driving with her mother as a passenger. The narrative unfolds grippingly as Bonni details the critical moments when strangers intervened, ultimately saving her life. The book is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the strength found in unexpected places. Bonni's candid storytelling captures the raw emotions of facing mortality and the fragility of life. Her remarkable recovery becomes an inspiring focal point, demonstrating her unwavering determination to reclaim one's health and vitality. With a narrative that seamlessly weaves together vulnerability, humor, and profound insight, Bonni Brodnick invites readers into her world, offering a poignant exploration of the human experience in the face...

  I am beyond thrilled to announce that "My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery" is now available at Bunch of Grapes Bookstore on Martha's Vineyard.  My stroke was on April 17. My son was getting married in West Tisbury on June 17. Left unable to walk, talk, or swallow, I had a lot of work to do!   One reviewer writes, " With a narrative that radiates authenticity and candor, Bonni's tenacity, unyielding determination, and unique sense of humor become beacons of hope in the darkest corners of 'Stroke Land'. Her exceptional bravery and unwavering determination are profoundly inspiring, rendering this book a deeply engaging and emotionally charged journey into the limitless resilience of the human spirit." Bunch of Grapes Bookstore will also take orders for the book by phone.  :-)

 

  This was a few weeks ago when "My Stroke in the Fast Lane"  had only 15 reviews.  Now it's more than 42!  Thank you, friends, neighbors, readers, and writers  for all of your enthusiasm for the book. . . .//||\\. . .

Thank you to all the friends, neighbors, readers, and writers who made it to the talk. xxoo