Testimonials
Jozlyn ~ A Legacy of Strength: My Story on Paper, is a heartfelt exploration of personal resilience, generational endurance, and the power of truth-telling.
What sets this memoir apart is the courage it takes to lay one's story bare in service of healing—both personal and collective. Young doesn't shy away from the pain, injustice, or complexity of her journey. Instead, she leans in, never loses sight of dignity, hope, and strength.
Each chapter feels like a conversation—sometimes difficult, always real.
Whether you are navigating your own challenges, seeking inspiration, or simply craving a powerful, voice, this memoir delivers.
A Legacy of Strength is more than a story; it's a gift to future generations and a reminder that writing our truth can transform pain into purpose
Robin ~ I just finished your amazing book!!! I couldn't put it down! I am not an avid reader at all…but your book is definitely captivating and intentional! I love your story!! You will inspire so many with your honesty and courage! You are such a woman of resilience, integrity, a mother passionate mother full of so much love and not to mention gifted writer!! What an honor to have met you and I look forward to more chit-chats!
Marianne ~ Hi Sandi, Just finished your book and wow just wow! Loved it! It was a beautiful story and beautifully written. Such emotion, I felt it all. I especially liked your thoughts at the end of the chapters. I would like to have a book discussion with you.
Jeanne ~ Just pulled an all nighter with your book. So mesmerizing and thought provoking. What a triumph for you.
Pam ~ Hi Sandi! Mark and I met you 'officially' at your book signing. I finished reading your book and wanted to report that I found it to be heartfelt, brave and full of your innate strength and perseverance. Your mother sounds like she was an amazing woman and I'm so sorry you lost her beautiful presence in your life. There are no words to adequately convey the impact of that. You are right in that we all carry our secrets and those are often hard to acknowledge ourselves, much less to share. Additionally, I would not be following my heart if I didn't tell you that in addition to your story, you have a gift of speech and movement that is powerful. You are just getting started. I feel that 'your story' is just the beginning. You would be a great motivational speaker for all women and of all ages. Your speech is coherent, smooth and full of the empath that you are. I found the way that you use your hands and whole body to tell your story is very soothing, poetic and endearing. It reminded of the passage in your book about teaching your daughter sign language. I think that some of us that didn't receive what we needed to be nurtured after loss and just unconditionally loved, will give to the world what we needed ourselves. It's an amazing thing that we do to correct for our own loss but incredible that we somehow know how to support and love others and even virtual strangers. Several things you mentioned recalled to me some of the wonderful books I have read. Likely, you have read them as I noted similar dialogues in your discussion but I will list them anyway in case they are of use to you. The Body Remembers-Rothschild; The Body Keeps the Score-Bessel; Worthy- Jamie Kern Lima ( she also has a great podcast) and Narrative Healing- Lisa Weinart. I apologize for the length of this but simply felt compelled to share with you my thoughts and how your book impacted me. Hugs!