"Heartwarming, inspiring, and full of grace, Smiles Across the Miles is a beautifully told tribute to Mary Louise Eiman, a woman whose humor, resilience, and boundless compassion turned even her final days into a beacon of joy and connection for all who knew her." - NewInBooks.com, The Written Word Media Team Smiles Across the Miles is the true story of Mary Louise Eiman, told through the memories of Mary herself, the author who sat with her through the final years, and the family and friends who loved her most. This book is not a timeline of events. It is a collection of real moments, the lake porch talks, the kitchen table conversations, the late-night messages, and the quiet hours in her final days.
Mary lived through hardship, pain, and loss, yet she carried laughter wherever she went. She was stubborn, strong, sharp-tongued, loving in her own way, and unforgettable. Even when her health failed and she became bedridden, she continued to impact others. Through Facebook, private messages, and late-night conversations, she lifted people up, made them laugh, checked on them, and reminded them they mattered.
This book is a testament to the way she lived, the way she fought, and the way she loved, not loudly, but deeply. It is a story of pain and humor, struggle and joy, and the way one life can stretch across miles and touch countless others.
For readers who connected with the emotional truth of
The Glass Castle
or
Educated
. Written by Ron Trentham, author of Remembering Allen