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In her long-awaited memoir, Mary Higgins Clark, America's beloved Queen of Suspense, shares the formative experiences that shaped her as a person and writer. Growing up in the Bronx, she always aspired to be a writer, influenced by her Irish ancestry and natural storytelling ability. The Great Depression impacted her family deeply, especially after her father's death, prompting her mother to take in boarders. Among these tenants were a couple escaping bankruptcy, a heartbroken teacher, and a sneaky deadbeat, all of whom colored Mary’s early life. Her journey included being a scholarship student at an exclusive girls' academy, working as a hotel switchboard operator, and enduring the loss of her older brother in World War II. After a brief stint as a flight attendant, she married Warren Clark, her longtime crush. Writing stories at the kitchen table, she faced numerous rejections before selling her first story for one hundred dollars. Following her husband's untimely death, she became a widowed mother of five and began writing scripts for a radio show while pursuing novels. Her first, a biographical novel about George Washington, led to the successful "Where Are the Children?" which launched her career. In her memoir, she reflects on the joy of writing and the love she has found in her life.