THE TRUE STORY OF SHIRLEY ELIZABETH HUMMEL AND HER LIFELONG BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
In the midst of the Great Depression, Shirley Elizabeth Hummel was born into a Sinti Romani-American family. Her hardworking parents provided her with everything a girl could want or need to grow into a well-adjusted, healthy woman. But for Shirley, achieving that goal would remain perpetually out of reach as her life and mental health began to crumble.
"Never Say Never: An Epic Journey - Volume One"
is a poignant and deeply personal true story that delves into one woman's lifelong battle with mental illness. It's also a son's heartfelt struggle to understand, support, and ultimately love his mother. Join author James Alan George on an emotionally charged journey as he travels from Texas to Kansas, fulfilling his mother's last wish to be laid to rest between her parents. This epic journey takes readers into the life of Shirley, James, and the Hummel family. It also introduces those who attempted to rescue Shirley but repeatedly fell short of reaching her. The story offers a raw and unfiltered exploration of the complexities of mental health and the enduring love between a mother and her son.
is a moving account of resilience, family bonds, and the enduring human spirit in the face of profound challenges.
"Every mile ridden on the road of author James A. George's life offers a poignant and heartfelt glimpse into five generations of a Romani family and a son's struggle to understand and deal with his mentally ill mother. A vivid, intimate reflection of personnel freedom, boundaries, and the open road."
- Susanne Lambdin, Author of Dead Hearts Novels and Realm of Magic