Memory Card Full, by Liz Weber
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Memory Card Full, by Liz Weber
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Liz Weber's life was far from dull. Whether serving drinks to a gaggle of quirky regulars at a bar or walking around in her skivvies for extra cash, she fought hard to remain a self- proclaimed "professional free spirit" and aspiring writer, even if it meant enduring a lush for a manager or a cranky, Israeli-folk-music-loving boss. None of it really mattered as long as she had Rufus, her oddly proportioned dog who taught her about unconditional love in an untraditional way, at her side. When Rufus dies, Liz is forced to let go of the one constant in her life and move forward without him. Alone and brokenhearted, her life spirals downward while her friends and family struggle to understand how to help her through. The journey to right herself leads her to an unexpected encounter where the long unheard voice of the woman inside makes its debut. And it is on water skis at an adult sleepaway camp that Liz learns there are important things in life that Rufus' love had caused her to avoid. Embracing her power and strength and finally letting go of him is the best way to go on. Memory Card Full is a frank, funny, and deeply moving memoir, a book for anyone who has loved and lost and found the space in that loss to become the person they were meant to be. Liz Weber is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn whose work has appeared on national websites such as Narrative.ly, Apartmenttherapy. com and Planetwaves.net. She's been a regular contributor for lifestyle website Citypath.com and Boredandthirstynyc.com and has doled out dating advice to the urban female set on the popular website Thefatwhiteguy.com. Her short story about working in a male strip club for women was featured in the 2009 Staten Island Arts Festival. Biography Liz Weber is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn. Her work has appeared online at Narratively, and Apartment Therapy. When she is not contributing to lifestyle websites, including Citypath and Bored and Thirsty or doling out dating advice to the urban female set on the popular website The Fat White Guy, she's blogging about her past as a children's party performer (she makes a mean balloon sword) and the time she drove her moped through a souvenir stand in Mexico. Her short story about working in a male strip club for women was featured in the 2009 Staten Island Arts Festival. By Tiffany A. Harkleroad VINE VOICE on October 28, 2014 Format: Paperback Liz was sold on the idea of getting a dog initially. In the midst of a rocky relationship, getting a dog seemed almost a desperate attempt at saving the situation. When the relationship ends, it is clear that the dog, Rufus, belongs with Liz, and he will change her life forever. Through every rough patch, Rufus is there to make things better. When Rufus passes away, Liz must adjust to life without him, and learns the healing that sometimes comes with letting go. I am a sucker for a good memoir, and equally a sucker for books about dogs, so for me, a memoir that involves a dog was sure to pack a wallop. And the fact that the woman in the memoir is and aspiring writer? Well, I was sold before I ever picked it up. Liz Weber does a fabulous job of opening her life, and her heart, to the readers of this book. I was enchanted from the first chapter. The book has an easy-natured way about it, making it a very pleasant read, even when discussing not so pleasant things. She has quite a knack for describing things in rich detail, to the point where you feel you are there, silently observing the scene. I was highly impressed with this book; it lived up to every one of my expectations, which is no small feat.
Memory Card Full, by Liz Weber- Amazon Sales Rank: #1304316 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-14
- Released on: 2015-06-14
- Format: Kindle eBook
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An honest, fascinating memoir By Diane Memoirs are only as interesting as the people who are writing them. At first glance, a memoir about a 37-year-old woman who works part-time as a bartender but wants to be a writer may sound like, oh, no, not another story about someone who can't find her way, but in Weber's hands, Memory Card Full is an honest, fascinating read.Liz is the youngest child in her family. Her older brother and sister have successful careers, and her parents are very supportive and loving, but at the age of 37, Liz is frustrated that she doesn't have a career or even a full-time job.Her dog Rufus is the one mainstay in Liz's life. Coming home to him every night after work keeps her grounded, and as any dog owner knows, a dog's love is unconditional. Liz is never completely alone as long as Rufus is waiting for her at home.The book begins with Liz in Mexico in 2009 on vacation, and we know that Rufus has died. She wants to take a photo, and her camera tells her that the memory card is full, and she has to decide whether to erase some of the pictures of Rufus on her camera.Then we flashback to 2007. Liz breaks up with her boyfriend, and she realizes that she has a bad habit of staying in relationships long after she should have ended them. She works as a bartender at a South Street Seaport restaurant, and her boss is a truly crazy, evil woman whose behavior is appalling.Crazy boss fires Liz, and Liz has to scramble to find another bartending job. Liz also models lingerie, working four weeks a year modeling for manufacturers trying to sell to distributors. Between that and bartending, she manages to cobble together enough money to pay rent, buy groceries, but not much more.She wants to be a writer, but isn't making enough progress there. She has to take a job working days in a law office, which she hates, and between that job and bartending, she has no time or energy to write. She is stuck and her life is in a rut. How can she move forward?Liz's description of working as a bartender is fascinating. Her descriptions of coworkers and customers made me feel like I was right there at the bar, drinking a white chocolate martini. Likewise, her claustrophobic job at the law office had me anguished watching the clock along with her.Rufus is 12 years-old and has a difficult time walking due to his arthritis. Her parents help Liz by taking them to the vet, and paying for it, but it is obvious that Rufus is probably only going to get worse. Liz must face facts that a decision must be made soon.The section on Rufus's dying really moved me. We had to put our beloved dog to sleep a few years back, and I was taken right back there as Liz movingly describes watching Rufus fail, and knowing what she must do.Her grief is palpable, and anyone who has lost a dog will cry along with Liz. She is brutally honest about how painful her grief is, and how it takes her a long time to get through it. I totally related to her.While I didn't totally understand all of Liz's life choices, she writes so honestly and openly about her life that I always found her interesting, and you can't ask for more than that in a good memoir.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Met all my expectations By Tiffany A. Harkleroad Liz was sold on the idea of getting a dog initially. In the midst of a rocky relationship, getting a dog seemed almost a desperate attempt at saving the situation. When the relationship ends, it is clear that the dog, Rufus, belongs with Liz, and he will change her life forever. Through every rough patch, Rufus is there to make things better. When Rufus passes away, Liz must adjust to life without him, and learns the healing that sometimes comes with letting go.I am a sucker for a good memoir, and equally a sucker for books about dogs, so for me, a memoir that involves a dog was sure to pack a wallop. And the fact that the woman in the memoir is and aspiring writer? Well, I was sold before I ever picked it up.Liz Weber does a fabulous job of opening her life, and her heart, to the readers of this book. I was enchanted from the first chapter. The book has an easy-natured way about it, making it a very pleasant read, even when discussing not so pleasant things. She has quite a knack for describing things in rich detail, to the point where you feel you are there, silently observing the scene.I was highly impressed with this book; it lived up to every one of my expectations, which is no small feat.I received a review copy courtesy of TLC Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A memoir for Animal Lovers and Spiritual Explorers By Erica Miles, author of Dazzled by Darkness I finished the book, MEMORY CARD FULL, today, and I am still digesting it. It was very rich. I just want the author to know that, though I knew it was coming, I cried when her dog, Rufus, died. Liz Weber painted so gently and delicately the gradual stages of his physical decline and her ongoing love for him. He was such a beautiful character. Her parents were so supportive.She described all her characters so carefully--their features (often outstanding), their stylish clothing, lovely hair textures--glossy or Afro--gestures, hang-ups, mannerisms--I could see them. Her work was like a drama or comedy. And she juggled so many balls at once, it was exhilarating, exhausting, and fascinating.I didn't know where the memoir would lead after Rufus' departure. But she didn't disappoint me. It was then about further discovering Liz! And what a woman she is! So honest about her own hang-ups and anxieties, and yet she triumphs and accomplishes so much, time after time. And I was so glad she kept threads of her beloved Rufus running throughout the book till the end. And at the end, what a miracle. Another dog greets her in--of all places--Mexico! It was a wonderful note to end on.I would just like to add, I very much enjoyed the rhythm of her prose--so musical--and her dialogue--so snappy!I am 70 years old and am currently trying to provide for my cat if I should die before she does. I just want Ms. Weber to know, if it's any consolation, that she can realize she was there for Rufus up until the very end. He licked her hand at the Vet's Office to say goodbye. And though I know it's an inconsolable loss, may she find comfort in the knowledge that she never had to leave him an orphan. I sign off with empathy and admiration for a very accomplished writer. Any pet-owner will love this book!
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