A Grateful Oakes: My Unexpected Journey

I've tried to be "real" with the people in my life, but like everyone, I only show aspects of myself. Mine has been a life of self-discovery with many unexpected twists and turns. Not everything in my life has turned out as I expected, but I have had magnificent life filled with challenges, adventures and joy.

In this memoir, I share all of me, things I'm proud of and things I wish I had done differently. I've tried to do my best and have grown and changed along the way. I was brave enough t...