Publisher's Synopsis
All of us make choices throughout our lives. Some choices lead us down unexpected paths that can turn our lives upside down.
The Choice journals how Nancy, a successful school administer, was given a week to make a decision that would change her life, and the life of her family, forever. Her ultimate choice plunged her into unemployment, depression, and an endless job search. Travel through two years with Nancy as she desperately attempts to find a job, battles with the embarrassment of unemployment, while at the same time, tries to keep a semblance of her family's former life.
This book will take you through the wide range of emotions Nancy experiences throughout her two-year journey - from confidence, to desperation, to a strengthening of her faith.
The Choice is a must-read for all educators and for those who have personally, or through a family member, experienced unemployment.
Nancy Chessman was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Education and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership. She has been an educator for almost 40 years, as a teacher and a school administrator, working with students from kindergarten through college level. She currently lives in Georgetown, Texas with her husband Boyd.
