Seams Unlikely: The Inspiring True Life Story of Nancy Zieman Author: Nancy Zieman | Language: English | ISBN:
B00ICXVSXK | Format: EPUB
Seams Unlikely: The Inspiring True Life Story of Nancy Zieman Description
Millions of women learned to sew while watching the inimitable Nancy Zieman on public television's "Sewing with Nancy." Many of them have Googled phrases like "stroke Nancy Zieman" in an effort to discover the reasons behind the partial paralysis of Nancy's beautiful face. Viewers purchased products Nancy used through Nancy's Notions, followed patterns she created for McCall's, and enjoyed meeting distinguished guests via the show. Now, Nancy takes her viewers behind the scenes of her life. She shares about the Bell's palsy that not only affected her appearance, but also her esteem and physical abilities. Readers learn about the growth of Nancy professionally: from addressing catalogs at the kitchen table to growing a multi-million dollar notions business - and personally: marrying Rich, then growing a family through birth and adoption. Through it all, the picture emerges of a hard-working woman who overcame various and varied obstacles to become what she is today: successful, skilled, gracious, and loved by millions of viewers.
- File Size: 13149 KB
- Print Length: 320 pages
- Publisher: Glass Road Media (February 4, 2014)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00ICXVSXK
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,566 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #83
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > Women
- #83
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > Women
Nancy Zieman writes in a very matter-of-fact way about her life -- as though none of it is remarkable. But when you think about what she has accomplished -- becoming the most recognized woman in the sewing industry, being the talent behind the longest running program on public television (Sewing with Nancy), building a multi-million dollar sewing notions business (Nancy’s Notions) and the most recognized sewing brand in the country (Nancy Zieman)…well -- it’s all quite remarkable.
Especially when you consider that when Nancy was only 14-months old, she contracted Bell’s palsy, and that was just the beginning of a life full of chronic pain and multiple surgeries. There is a picture in the book showing teenage Nancy with TWO full leg casts. But at no point was there even a hint of self-pity….and maybe that’s the most astonishing thing about her story.
Nancy’s parents never let her be defined by her problems or her pain. Instead, they raised her to have a quiet determination. At one point, Nancy’s father is told she must have another surgery and circumstances dictate he has to leave her alone in the hospital. There wasn't any hugging or hysterical goodbyes. He walked away, crying. Nancy recalls that moment by writing, “much is often conveyed without words”.
Seams Unlikely is a great read -- and very inspiring. It’s a real story about an ordinary person who is living an extraordinary life by overcoming obstacles, working hard, and always coming from a place of kindness and integrity.
By Rita K. Farro
I started reading Nancy's book Seams Unlikely and couldn't put it down. I especially enjoyed reading about her life's journey from the beginning and about her wonderful husband, family and friends who helped her along the way. She is such a inspiration and talent. Even thru life's challenges her determination was always there to achieve her goals. I would recommend this book to anyone and especially anyone with a entrepreneurial spirit.
By Linda A.Nelson
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