Laugh, Cry, and Remember with Me: Special Memories of My Life Hardcover – October 7, 2025

Laugh, Cry, and Remember with Me Francine Hoffman's life abruptly changed one disturbing night. After her parents' cruel battle ended, Francine's mother told her she had to leave but promised to return the next day. She never saw nor heard from her mother for more than two years. Francine tells how she mended her damaged childhood self-esteem. She also reveals for the first time personal secrets which she had carefully guarded her whole life.Love, Laugh, and Cry With Me embraces inspiring, funny, sometimes hilarious experiences as well as those that were sad, disappointing, and painful. Her life is about engaging in one project after another and meeting up with one miracle after another.Francine's goal was to include in each of her diverse stories an element of surprise, humor, or a lesson learned. During the writing of her book, she got to know and understand herself better. This book may do the same for you.Her stories are a testimony of how we each make a difference in oneanother's lives, often without being aware."Francine Hoffman is a very entertaining writer! She makes her readers feel that they are experiencing exactly what she experienced. After reading the story about her grandfather, I felt like I knew him personally."- Janet Reynolds, Retired School Administrator"This author will show you how to tap into some significant episodes of your own life. She engages in life fully and has the gift of using just the right words to describe the seemingly indescribable. She has the ability to choose words and use them at such a masterful level to convey a special thought, event, or emotion'"- Frank J. Trankina, PhD, Clinical, Child, and Forensic Psychologist“This collection of life experiences is heartfelt andentertaining. Written in a playful manner, the readercan't help but finish with a smile.”– Maryetta Ferre, Retired School Administrator,Retired Mayor, City of Grand Terrace Read more