I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I was a bit uncertain about this one - it's not really the type of book I gravitate toward. Happily, my feelings were unwarranted.

This touching and inspiring memoir covers Miss Norma's last year. This started as a Facebook page dedicated to the journey and I wish I had seen it while she was still travelling. Norma spent that last year coming out of her shell and experiencing a tonne of new things - regional foods, a hot air balloon ride, cannabis...

While in Colorado, Miss Norma began experiencing some medical issues related to her illness. Her son Tim and his wife Ramie did some research and decided that CBD balm and pills would help. Norma agreed - and their story about visiting a marijuana dispensary was really interesting and funny. Even better - the CBD worked! I'm a huge supporter of medical cannabis, and as a former nurse I found her experience to be fascinating.

Midway through that eventful year, their Facebook page went viral. The book doesn't shy away from it, and really delves into their self-doubt and worry as they accepted interview requests. Luckily it turned out really well and Miss Norma was treated like a local celebrity wherever they went. It sounds like she got a kick out of it!

The book's ending is sad of course, but overall it's an inspiring story that I'm not soon to forget.