Misty NesbittMisty Nesbitt is a devoted wife, mother of six, and grandmother of five. Born in Texas and now firmly rooted in Tennessee. After twelve years in Dickson County, she settled in Holladay, where she has spent the past decade surrounded by the quiet stregth of small-town life. Along the way, she met her husband-a hardworking, loving partner with whom she has built a life defined by resilience, hope, and unwavering family bonds.With children ranging in age from seven to thirty-one and a growing group of grandchildren who fill her days with joy, Misty draws inspiration from the family she's fought to protect and nurture.Her debut memoir, The Girl Who Kept Breathing, shares the story of her early life, culminating in being married off at fourteen. Though marked by hardship, the memoir is ultimately a testament to survival, healing, and the power of reclaiming one's voice. Through her writing, Misty hopes to inspire others to recognize their own strength and to understand that survival itself is an act of courage.When she isn't writing, Misty enjoys the calm rhythm of life in Tennessee and the peaceful retreats she finds at her vacation home in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is there, by the coast, that she gathers her thoughts and writes with clarity and purpose. Her story is deeply personal, yet it carries a universal truth: even in life's hardest chapters, choosing to keep breathing is an act of strength. Read More Read Less