More Than Making Ends Meet
More Than Making Ends Meet by Phyllis Carito, published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – Kdp on August 4, 2023, is a work of fiction that explores the lives of two women navigating their challenges in America. Viviana, an immigrant child who has faced profound loss, and Kathleen, a young woman struggling with self-doubt, form a bond as they share their experiences. The narrative unfolds through their weekly meetings on a park bench, where they discuss their jobs and the stories of those around them, highlighting themes of resilience and connection.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of stories within this 92-page edition, as Viviana recounts her clients’ lives, each revealing insights into personal growth and the quest for autonomy. The interactions between Viviana and Kathleen serve as a backdrop for their own journeys of self-discovery, as they confront their pasts and consider their futures. This edition, written in English, invites readers to reflect on the complexities of ambition, loss, and the importance of companionship in overcoming life’s obstacles.
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Viviana, propelled by loss, has developed a patience to survive. Coming to America as an immigrant child without parents, she built a family of her own, but was left alone after their tragic death. Kathleen’s life has been without ambition and hampered by the selfishness of others, leading to self-doubt. She came to America as a young woman to be a nanny and finds work sewing, just to subsist.
Viviana shares stories about her clients-a daughter showing her father she can take over the family publishing business, a young woman who through her relationship with a thief learns about her own ability to choose, and a woman haunted by the death of her transgender twin. Each story sparks a conversation on how Viviana and Kathleen can take control of their own lives.
Viviana tries to stay positive and nurtured through her stories; while Kathleen struggles to maintain a living, and is confronted with a decision to return to Ireland and her family.
More Than Making Ends Meet displays camaraderie and comfort during Viviana’s and Kathleen’s weekly meetings on a park bench as they commiserate about their jobs as a cleaning lady and a seamstress.
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