by Aline Coutu

As Aline Coutu sits in a pew, listening to the eulogies given for her beloved husband of fifty-six years, she begins to recall her life with him, expounding on the deep love and dedication they undisputedly shared for over half a century. In addition to touching on the family difficulties of her own childhood, Aline takes the reader on a journey through marriage, children, death and most importantly, what it means to live.

From the beginning of their marriage, a marriage her mother said “would never last,” Aline and Al know this is a “match made in heaven.” They work at various occupations and eventually plan and build a unique residential equestrian center housing thirty or more horses and accommodating guest riders from throughout the United States and several countries abroad. Through it all – financial worries, health and family issues, and the fear of the unknown – Aline and Al love each other unconditionally, together like newlyweds throughout their relationship. Thanks For The Memories is a profound autobiography that will encourage readers to believe in the simplicity of love while inspiring them to never settle for anything less.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aline Coutu is a retired administrator and marketing and advertising director living in Fort Myers, Florida, and summering in Narragansett, Rhode Island. For twenty-five years, she and her husband Albert owned and operated Honey Lane Lodge and Equestrian Center in Dublin, New Hampshire. Aline has three surviving children: Marc, Jean Michel, and Elisabeth. She enjoys attending live theatre, traveling, painting, being at the beach, bicycling, and entertaining at the piano. As an avid rider and trail guide for many years, Aline now enjoys attending horse shows to see her granddaughter Victoria in riding competitions.

Aline is currently gathering documentation for another book about her son “Jack” who, despite having a very dim prognosis after brain surgery, lived an active, happy, and courageous life for nearly four additional years.

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