A heartfelt memoir of family, marriage, travel, birding, work, humor, and the everyday moments that become the memories we hold onto for life.
Gloria Sweet has spent most of her life in St. Paul, Minnesota, building a career in cash management and finance while raising a family with her husband, Jack. Now retired, she looks back with affection and humor on family, friendship, work, travel, nature, and the people who helped shape her life.
A Bird Remembers brings together stories from Gloria Sweet’s family life, marriage, travels, career, birding adventures, and everyday experiences. There are funny moments, difficult ones, family traditions, pets, and memories from places near and far. Told with warmth and a good sense of humor, these stories show how ordinary moments can stay with us for years.
“This book is a memoir of sorts, highlighting my life of seventy-eight years.”
Author of A Bird Remembers
I really enjoyed this book. It feels like Gloria is sitting across the table telling you these stories herself. Some made me laugh, some made me stop and think. The family stories were my favorite.
Retired Teacher
As someone who enjoys birding, I liked those parts right away. But honestly, the family stories pulled me in more than I expected! There’s humor all through the book, even when life was not easy.
Nature Photographer
This brought back memories of my own family. The little things, the trips, the pets, the crazy situations… thats what made it feel real. I smiled quite a few times while reading it.
Small Business Owner
Gloria has a wonderful way of remembering people. You can tell she cares deeply about her family, but she doesn’t make everything sound perfect. And I liked that, it felt honest.
Retired Banker
Read more about Gloria’s life, writing, family memories, birding adventures, travel experiences, and the little things that make life memorable.