I'm the "hinge" that connects my ancestors from 1854 to the descendants of 2022. You'll meet them on the pages of my book.
I was born to an unwed mother in 1936 which was not socially acceptable at the time. Illegitimacy brought shame and disgrace on the entire family. Trying to survive in a "legitimate" world had its own unique challenges.
Each chapter explores a different aspect of my life.
Please join me on my journey!
The following link takes you to Defining Moments' Facebook page regarding updates on the book and the author.
https://www.facebook.com/PatMillerDefiningMoments/
Defining Moments is available online as a soft cover book at store.bookbaby.com priced at $17.99.
Locally, it can be purchased at the following four businesses:
Heaven Sent 2260 Pleasant Ave, Hamilton OH 45015
LahVdah Health and Skin Care 408 Main St. Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Mother Earth Vitamins and More 5158 Pleasant Ave, Fairfield, OH 45014
The author can be contacted at pmiller1@fuse.net .
Amazon has it as an ebook and soft paper book.
Even if "Defining Moments" was purchased elsewhere or borrowed, a review can be posted on Amazon.
Thank you so much! Have a blessed day!
"He didn't know the nurse taking his blood pressure was his own daughter!"
"We both agreed we'd witnessed a miracle in our midst."
"I'd never heard anyone pray so beautifully from their heart. I knew I needed more than memorized prayers and made up my mind that I was going to learn how to pray like that woman!"
I've discovered that writing a book is similar to giving birth. It's months in the making and concludes with a part of myself entering the outside world. It includes my family history, personal history, and faith history.
My family history goes back to this city girl's childhood visits to my Great Grandparent's farm in Indiana and how much fun it was.
My personal history is from my childhood to the present as indicated by the silhouettes on the cover and includes some of the incredible people I've met along the way. Being a lifetime Hamiltonian and having lived in the Lindenwald area most of my life has had a significant impact on me. Even more impactful was St. Ann‘s parish and parishioners, some of whom are mentioned in the book by first name only. Also included is some local history of the general area.
My faith history is my journey into the heart of God as I came to know the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on a personal level.
Because of faith, hope and love Pat has victory in her life. The Word of God has taken her from pain to promise. It is with transparency and honesty sprinkled with humor that she relates her faith experiences with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, healing, and miracles. Her life story is unique and inspiring.
The purpose of the author’s words on these pages is to bring readers to accept Jesus as their Savior, deepen the faith of believers, to tell the world God loves them, and to inspire others to share their stories.
She was married to Frank C. Miller for 57 years until his death in 2014. Pat has three daughters, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was a nurse for 36 years and changed careers at age 58 when she went back to school and became Pastoral Associate at St. Ann’s parish in Hamilton, Ohio.
She is co-founder of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Butler County, Ohio and is a 16-year cancer survivor. She has been retired since 2005 and says, “You’re never too old to have a dream or to have a ‘first’ in your life!”
