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  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Personal Memoirs
  • Language:English
  • Pages:204
  • eBook ISBN:9798350941104
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350941098

My Life Will Go On

By Edward Betancourt Jr.

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"My Life Will Go On" is a memoir of Edward Betancourt. He goes through life like many children of immigrants except he has a desire to excel in life, but his dreams are dashed by unexpected tragic events.

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It's the story of Betancourt's life from the beginning, his journey through life from a humble childhood, his education, his two tours in Vietnam, and his first wife. Betancourt's journey takes off with his second wife and his two children surviving the loss of their first child, and then later the loss of his only son who was handsome, intelligent, talented, and loved by everyone. A teenager with a great future ahead of him, while fighting an aggressive form of cancer for almost three years, continued with his drama class, water polo, and his love for music. While so sick and enduring chemo, radiation, and surgeries, he enjoyed meeting some of Hollywood's famous movie stars, TV stars, famous singers, and famous athletes among others who befriended him at the children's hospital. Betancourt's writes: "Michel, my son, is the star of my book. He endured more suffering and pain than I or anybody could have taken without complaint. I describe in painful detail as much as I can with graphic color photos. It was his wish that his story and that of his sister be told. It was also his inspiration, his courage, and his will to live and enjoy the time he had as best as he could. This book is more of his legacy than mine."
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About The Author


Edward Betancourt was born in El Paso, Texas on July 30, 1947. He received his B.A. in Business Administration and Management. He is a disabled veteran who served in the U.S. Army with two tours in Vietnam. Betancourt is married and lives in Florida, U.S.A. While in his retirement, he has enjoyed writing and hopes to write another book or two.

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Book Reviews

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Diana
Choose to live with love and purpose As a new mom, My Life Will Go On touched me in ways I wasn’t fully prepared for. Edward Betancourt Jr.’s story is raw, deeply emotional, and a powerful reminder of how fragile and precious life truly is. Reading about his journey as a father especially his love and heartbreak surrounding his son Michel resonated with me on a soul-deep level. The way he honors Michel’s strength, positivity, and spirit made me reflect on my own child and the profound bond between parent and child. His ability to keep moving forward through unimaginable grief gave me a new appreciation for every quiet moment, every milestone, and every hug. This memoir is not just about surviving tragedy, it’s about choosing to live with purpose and love in spite of it. Betancourt’s story reminded me that even in our darkest moments, there’s light to be found in the memories we carry and the love that never leaves us. It’s a story I’ll carry with me as my baby grows, a reminder to cherish each day and to never take the simple joys for granted. Read more
Daren
My life will go on...Good Read! I have been fortunate to have the Author as a former neighbor and still good friend. This book has reinforced what I already felt about him; Strength! It's a Great example to All who read it of Resilience, Compassion, and Perseverance! Read more
LISA
Captivating! A must read! I got the pleasure of meeting the author of this book and after reading his book it amazes me how he can be so friendly and upbeat. His story is truly amazing. This book is a very emotional and to hear the hardships him and his family went through but still have strength to push on makes it a must read! Read more
Wayne
Eyes wide open I really enjoyed this life story. I read it entirely in one day. The story told of his life, good and bad. It brought tears to my eyes and several places joy. It would be very hard to continue in life with such losses. But he is a better man having gone through these ups and downs. It compels one to select your lawyer carefully, and for parents with children with medical problems, get a second opinion from medical professionals. It is definitely worth the time to read, such a well told story of life. It inspires you to continue when times are really tough. WR Dunn Read more