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“A diary is indeed the most sincere depiction of an author's heart and mind. Feelings and thoughts are expressed in this book that most people would never have the strength to unveil.” - Dr. Calvin Baxter, Physical Therapist - Silver Spring, Maryland.

The Question
Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?


The Answer
Crystal Renee Callahan spent over 24 months, 730 days, 17,520 hours, and 1,051,200 minutes grappling with answers to that multifaceted question.

October of 2002: she started writing a journal as self-help to soothe her wounded heart when she lost her soul mate in a love triangle.

October of 2003: she discovered a need to help others by sharing this autobiographical sketch of love & loss. Her diary changed her life, and is sure to change the life of any man or woman brave enough to embrace the journey.
 


The Story
One Book.  Four Volumes.
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Volume 1 On Sale Now
Dear Diary: Memories & Memoirs

Dive in to this life altering saga!
In this first selection of four unique installments, Renee introduces the reader to all the major players in her on-going saga at the end of 2002. This is the journal that she began after the relationship was over and Renee began struggling to find direction, answers, and the help she desperately need to discover whether it truly is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.

 


Chronicles: Round One
Volume II - coming soon!

This is the blow by blow version that readers are demanding!
Written at the end of 2003, Renee takes you step by step in her shoes as she recalls events with Washington from the day the lovers meet up to their first breakup. Round One (of Two), this is the record of Renee’s first effort to put her thoughts and feelings into perspective. Unchanged from the day she saved them, read all of the correspondence based on e-mails exchanged daily with her sweetheart Washington , and her coworker confidante Riva. Read modern day love letters and eavesdrop on the musings of a girl and her girlfriend. Listen to the love story in a perfect three-part harmony.


Chronicles: Round Two
Volume III

They break up just to make up again!
Round One spanned April to June. Round Two records July through September after the first breakup and a month of separation. Feel the pleasure of love found again and the pain Renee experienced as everything she hoped for fell apart. Find out how Renee lost her soul mate for the second time. Experience all of The Aftermath as Renee has repeated encounters with Washington and Danielle for one full year after the official breakup.


The Final Chapter
Volume IV

Is Washington still with Danielle? Can Renee ever replace him?
Find answers to these questions and more in The Final Chapter as Renee shares her story with doctors and reports on her situation from their perspectives. Although the books end, this true life story continues. In The Beginning of the End, get the exclusive 2004 and beyond updates on Washington & Renee and everything that has happened since their story began.

 

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