Stacy Nix

Lillie Nelson is one wise lady, despite no education and being born an orphan -- her mother died in childbirth and her father had died 6 months before of a heart attack. This is the story of her inspiring and amazing life, a woman with true grace and love for fellow man, a lady with a heart bigger than most people you've ever known. And Lillie had plenty of reasons to be someone else, someone bitter and disillusioned. The book silently urges us all to be better people, to care for our fellow human beings in the pure way Lillie does, to be humble and live graciously. Graciousness doesn't come from your station in life; it comes from within and shines for all who know you.

This great lady had a fantastic sense of what was good for her and for others, served loyally, and rose to become a cook and friend to President and Nancy Reagan at their California home. Lillie was well loved by many for her glowing example of kindness and her sense of who she was and love for others. The book is written in Lillie's words.… (más)