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Life Interrupted: When life has to pivot overnight; how will you navigate the uncertainty of what's next? Paperback – September 7, 2022

by Kelly Colón (Author)
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Kelly Colón’s debut novel, Life Interrupted, recounts the story of Abby & Claire, two women working for Marin Biotech; a life science company at the heart of the pandemic outbreak in Boston, Massachusetts.

When the news of the outbreak hits their company and the realization that their networking event was the catalyst of the outbreak in Boston, Abby and Claire quickly realize this will not only impact their company but all of Massachusetts. Little could they have envisioned just how close to home this pandemic would hit or how difficult it would be juggling the responsibilities they have to their lives, their careers, and the very survival of their families.

When the priorities that seemed so critical and the careers they fought so hard to achieve are completely upended, how will they manage?

Do both women walk away from the life they’ve built or will Abby and Claire find compromise and a life no longer interrupted?
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    September 7, 2022
  4. Dimensions
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    979-8885045681
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"The way it's written is so compelling and emotional. It totally brings me back to where I was, mentally, in those early days of it all. Kelly Colon's writing will remind those of us who experienced it and educate future generations who did not, about just how scary, stressful and confusing those early days were." - Lauren Gant, PhD, CPE, WELL AP

" I love how it jumps into the intensity of the start of the pandemic right away, it really sucks you in -- like you're reliving it. You can see the pain and strain in the characters and the conversations really bring it to life." - Susan Vidal Plotnik

"Kelly Colon's debut novel brings a personal perspective to the global pandemic we have all endured. While the world was bombarded with medical information, stats and rumors, regular people had to navigate not only the pandemic but also their disrupted personal lives. Colon's characters and their tribulations provide us with a very readable story of two women's journey.

Interesting and enjoyable take - I will look forward to Colon's next novel!! - Noreen Donahue

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"The very fabric of what they once knew and built their lives upon has to be completely challenged and ripped apart only to be rebuilt again. There is no longer a divergence between what we do and who we are; the lines are now blurred, and our future success requires us to embrace this.

This is a story of perseverance, resilience, adaptability in the face of tremendous adversity and disruption."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BFTMJHGM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Degree Press (September 7, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8885045681
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Born and raised just outside of Boston, Ma; Kelly Colón is a workplace strategist, a professor, creator, and public speaker who has worked in the real estate, facilities, and operations industry since the age of 15. A self-proclaimed builder, connector, innovator and, at times, disruptor Kelly not only enjoys challenging the status quo; she’s passionate about supporting customers, clients, and students who want to overcome challenges and achieve success.

Kelly’s unwavering and insatiable desire for continuous learning coupled with her curiosity and desire to solve problems led to her debut novel: Life Interrupted.

What lights Kelly up: her family, cappuccinos, bourbon, and red wine. Completely unplugged you will find her in the mountains by a lake or walking barefoot in the ocean.

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Never lose sight - we can do tough things
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Never lose sight - we can do tough things
The first chapter was tad slow but so thankful I kept reading, pure goodness!The chapters layered the descriptions of both emotional and physical attributes of the pandemic I never want to lose sight of.“We can do hard things” and new ways if we are open to the mindset for change. I will be buying this book in hard copy (memory box) for my daughter to give insight into her journey of online school and my own journey navigating personal and professional obstacles as a working mom in a male dominated field, love John!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
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Feel good story in a not so feel good era.
So many people could relate to these situations. It's not over yet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing work by a first time novelist!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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What most readers will find in this book how real the charachters are and how you can insert yourself into many of the situations. Kelly conveys the feelings we all had as we navigated the unknown waters of the pandemic, and brought us into many of the charachters.

I liked the book so well, I bought another dozen copies and gave them to our managers and yesterday got a note back thanking me as he has not been able to put it down since the beginning. To the point of one of the other reviewers, the start is slow, but by chapter two it begins to develop and pull you in.

Broadway play next?
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Jill Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Never lose sight - we can do tough things
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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The first chapter was tad slow but so thankful I kept reading, pure goodness!
The chapters layered the descriptions of both emotional and physical attributes of the pandemic I never want to lose sight of.
“We can do hard things” and new ways if we are open to the mindset for change. I will be buying this book in hard copy (memory box) for my daughter to give insight into her journey of online school and my own journey navigating personal and professional obstacles as a working mom in a male dominated field, love John!
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Jill Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Never lose sight - we can do tough things
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
The first chapter was tad slow but so thankful I kept reading, pure goodness!
The chapters layered the descriptions of both emotional and physical attributes of the pandemic I never want to lose sight of.
“We can do hard things” and new ways if we are open to the mindset for change. I will be buying this book in hard copy (memory box) for my daughter to give insight into her journey of online school and my own journey navigating personal and professional obstacles as a working mom in a male dominated field, love John!
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Antonette Luther
5.0 out of 5 stars I want more!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
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I absolutely loved the characters, strong yet vulnerable to life's daily challenges. I finished the book in a few hours!!! Life Interrupted brought me back to a time that still doesn't seem real. Yet reliving it was not painful. The characters showed us some of the good COVID-19 brought to us. Making time for ourselves and realizing what's important. Kelly Colon was spot on!! I need more - write a sequel!!!
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DJ GPS Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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Such an extraordinary story! Every reader will be able to relate to the characters and situations. Made me realize and appreciate how far we have come, living through so many of the pandemic challenges.
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Ally T N
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping modern historical fiction
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
Amazing.

This perfectly paced story kept me turning the pages to find out what choices the protagonists make, and what reactions those decisions provoked. I found myself frustrated for the characters, sad or angry at the events unraveling, anxious for their success, and rooting for them to make it through a roller coaster journey.

I don’t usually read modern fiction. My go-tos are historical fiction that follow a particular factual script. This story is a modern historical fiction: a rather accurate depiction and detailed peek into much of the corporate politics that occurred during the 2020 pandemic. Owing to the fact the author based her characters on real-life people she interviewed, reading it felt unusually real and close to home for a corporate employee like me.

Aside from the main plot of characters wading through a complex and unprecedented pandemic in an age thankfully equipped with ventilators and vaccines, I’d also highly recommend this quick read to executives and people managers who are trying to understand the challenges of being a female leader in corporate America today. The author weaves an on point tapestry of life’s realities that women, more often than men, navigate in order to succeed inside and outside the home.

Or, you can just read this book for a gripping story with an extremely satisfying ending.
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Nicole A
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put down!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
Love this book! I am usually a slow reader but I could not put this down! As a mom trying to navigate children and the work place during uncertain times, this book was so relatable! We were living this! Thank you Kelly Colon for putting in words what so many of us were experiencing!! We need more!!
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Shannon Leason
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
This is a the most fantastic book I have read that captures the view of the pandemic especially from working mother's perspectives. Honestly this book is a fantastic page turner and hard to put down. Definitely you should grab a copy.
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