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Naida Drew Anderson's journey spans nine decades, beginning in the
early 1920s. Her story begins on her aunt and uncle's farm near
Belleville, Ontario. Her childhood was clouded by the deaths of her
sisters, as well as her mother's painful struggle with mental
illness. Through it all, Naida stood strong, surviving these
hardships to come of age at the beginning of World War II. Living
near Canada's largest air force base provided her the opportunity
to meet young pilots from all over the world. One handsome American
flying ace named Johnny Anderson captured her heart and made her
his wife. What followed was a story of love lost and love gained
and of Naida's struggle to find a place in an alien world not of
her choosing. All around her, society's perceptions of women and
their roles were ever changing, redefining what women could achieve
in the world. Open to possibilities, Naida nurtured romantic
notions of life and eventually came to grips with the reality of
human existence. People would come and go from her life, each
contributing to her experience, her wisdom, her understanding; each
helping her to answer the question that defined her journey: Who am
I? Daughter, wife, lover, mother, cancer survivor-Naida has worn
many titles. Now, comfortable in her retirement, she looks back at
the path. Ultimately, it has been a lesson in resilience, living
with the consequences of one's choices, and the value of remaining
true to oneself.
In Chasing Something Better, A Memoir, Samantha Anderson takes you
through her story of searching for meaning and purpose, abandoning
her religion for a faith of her own, fighting through insecurity,
heartbreak and physical struggles, finding love and defying the
American Dream.
Naida Drew Anderson's journey spans nine decades, beginning in the
early 1920s. Her story begins on her aunt and uncle's farm near
Belleville, Ontario. Her childhood was clouded by the deaths of her
sisters, as well as her mother's painful struggle with mental
illness. Through it all, Naida stood strong, surviving these
hardships to come of age at the beginning of World War II. Living
near Canada's largest air force base provided her the opportunity
to meet young pilots from all over the world. One handsome American
flying ace named Johnny Anderson captured her heart and made her
his wife. What followed was a story of love lost and love gained
and of Naida's struggle to find a place in an alien world not of
her choosing. All around her, society's perceptions of women and
their roles were ever changing, redefining what women could achieve
in the world. Open to possibilities, Naida nurtured romantic
notions of life and eventually came to grips with the reality of
human existence. People would come and go from her life, each
contributing to her experience, her wisdom, her understanding; each
helping her to answer the question that defined her journey: Who am
I? Daughter, wife, lover, mother, cancer survivor-Naida has worn
many titles. Now, comfortable in her retirement, she looks back at
the path. Ultimately, it has been a lesson in resilience, living
with the consequences of one's choices, and the value of remaining
true to oneself.
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