Lee and Victoria weren’t the only ones to love “Heartstrong” by Ellidy Pullin… Here is what the QBD crew thought:
Known and loved for her popular podcast and social media presence, Ellidy Pullin has a story to share. Her memoir “Heartstrong” is heartbreaking, beautiful, and demands to be read.
This story begins on a perfect Wednesday morning when Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin kissed his partner Ellidy goodbye to go spearfishing. Little did Ellidy know her life would soon change forever. A man had been found unconscious on the ocean floor. In a moment, Ellidy’s partner of eight years was gone… and so was the dream of the child they had been trying for. A suggestion was made in the hours that followed: Did Ellidy want to harvest Chumpy’s sperm and try for the baby they both wanted so deeply? She had thirty-six hours before it would be too late… Then, Ellidy made her choice. She had a chance to keep a small part of Chumpy alive.
We hope you have tissues on standby – “Heartstrong” truly captures the raw complexity of grief, and the journey of losing someone you love. However, beyond all else, it is a book filled with light amidst the darkness. This impactful story is gut-wrenching and will no doubt cause you to shed a tear (or two).
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