The Big Dipper

About the Book

When her father dies in a tragic alcohol-related car accident, Mickey, at just eighteen feels her loss is unbearable. Much mystery surrounds the cause of death, which leaves her fractured little family in turmoil and with many unanswered questions. In The Big Dipper, Mickey reveals how her extreme love for her daddy causes her to reflect back over the years they had together and come to grips with the untimely death of this unique man. Coming from a dysfunctional and broken home, yet, she still finds that special moments of love, laughter and strong bonds between father and daughter can exist- even in the midst of the direst circumstances. As this memoir unfolds she continues to find solace and peace in those heart-warming reflections. You will surely come to see as you read The Big Dipper that much like the brilliant stars that shine brightly in the night sky, so this father was certainly a bright light in his daughter’s life.

About the Author

Mickey Beall, much like her father, has written poetry most of her adult life. The last several years she has authored short essays and stories, obtaining her inspiration from life experiences. This is her first book. She is a Florida native, residing in South Florida with her husband Jay of twenty-five years. Mickey is the mother of four adult children and grandmother of eleven. She has worked as a nurse in the hemodialysis field since 1978. Mickey serves as a leader in the women’s ministry of her church, where she has also been graciously given a platform in using her writing gifts to encourage women.