McGregor Resident Vaddie Todd Publishes Her Autobiography
Showing Us That Life Doesn’t End at 80—or 105
If you have ever thought, “It’s too late…” in regards to pursuing your passion, exploring a new career path or hobby, or taking that long desired trip abroad—let Vaddie Todd, a resident at McGregor, be a reminder that it is never too late.
Vaddie published her first book, Looking Up, Moving Forward – An Autobiography of My Life, at the age of 105. The book details her life’s journey, spanning more than a century, and how she landed in Cleveland, Ohio. As we continue to break down the stigma around aging, Vaddie, now 106, shows us how important it is for older adults to share their stories and contribute to our society. Think about how your own wisdom, perspective, and guidance can make a very real difference for younger people as they navigate life.
This is the summary of Vaddie’s book, which is available for purchase on Amazon.
Experience a life’s journey spanning more than a century and yielding personal strength and deep faith. Born to an unwed mother in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, Vaddie Todd faced several crossroads in her path to adulthood. After years of working for white families as a domestic, Vaddie found an escape route that eventually led her to form her own business in Cleveland, Ohio. Along the way, she easily could have taken wrong turns, detours or broken down along the way. Read and understand how she continued to look upward and move forward fueled by her faith in God.
Written to inspire young people who face their own struggles and challenges, this book explores one person’s journey to stay on the right path in hopes that there are nuggets of knowledge that others will find helpful.
