It Didn't Start Out That Way

84 years in the making. 60 homes. 18 schools and 3 husbands. Judy Bridges is the founder of Redbird Studio writing center and author of the well-loved writers' guide, Shut Up & Write! In her 80s now, she writes about a life full of change in It Didn't Start Out That Way . Dad is a hero and a heartbreaker. Gram shoots her favorite husband in the pocket. A pick-up teaches a street-smart lesson. In this collection of personal essays, Bridges puts it all on the table. She sees her life and her c