Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died - by Ty Alexander (Paperback)

About the Book

In her early 20's reality smacked Ty in the face. She was ill equipped to deal with the emotional and intellectual rollercoaster of dealing with her mom's illness. Through her own trial and error, she found a way to be a caregiver, patient advocate, researcher, and a grieving daughter. She wrote this book to help others find the "best" way to cope and move on, however one decides, personally, what that means.

Book Synopsis

In her early 20's reality smacked Ty in the face. She was ill equipped to deal with the emotional and intellectual rollercoaster of dealing with her mom's illness. Through her own trial and error, she found a way to be a caregiver, patient advocate, researcher, and a grieving daughter. She wrote this book to help others find the "best" way to cope and move on, however one decides, personally, what that means.

Review Quotes

"Ty's book isn't just self-help; it's a mix-memoir, detailing her personal experience with the loss of her beloved mother and an inspirational guide on how to battle through. Ty's not telling you how to grieve. She's offering up her truth and if a piece of it hits home for you, she's inviting you to take it and run." -Tia Williams, author of The Perfect Find

"I wish I had read this before I lost my mom a few years ago and a dear friend soon after, both to cancer. Ty Alexander takes you through every phase, from diagnosis to despair to a place of gratitude. Ty's book is an essential companion for your journey through the loss of a loved one." --Nina Lesowitz, author of Living Life as a Thank You

About the Author

Known for her beauty and lifestyle savvy, but adored because of her gorgeous grey tresses, Ty Alexander is an expert online beauty and lifestyle editor, social media consultant and style and beauty TV correspondent. Ty started her impressive editorial career as the style and beauty editor of HelloBeautiful.com, building the section from occasional stylish musings to an authority in all things beautiful with her bare, manicured hands. Armed with extensive knowledge, compassion for women of color and the kind of sass that instantly made her your BFF, Ty's work with this top women's site has allowed her dedicated readers to face their days with grace, and of course style. Her killer personality shines through every style guide, HuffPost Live, "The Today Show" and "Dr. Oz" appearance. Ty has established herself as a trendsetter in the media, boasting over 11k Twitter followers, over 8k on Instagram and over 5k on Facebook. Featured and/or dubbed "Top Blogger" on CNN Living, NY Daily News, Essence, Redbook, Ebony, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, BUST Magazine, Hype Hair and more for everything from expert beauty tips to the sheer lust over her stunning grey mane. Ty has easily become a trusted voice and powerful influencer for beauty and lifestyle. She's built her personal brand, Gorgeous In Grey from a personal blog to a lifestyle site with over 100k page views per month, offering the best in fashion, beauty, fitness, health, celebrity and lifestyle.