LOCAL’S CHOICE
Sleeping With A Stranger A TELL-ALL MEMOIR ABOUT OVERCOMING DARKNESS TOP
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DESIGNER, BUSINESS EDUCATOR, WIFE AND MOTHER OF THREE, FRANKLIN RESIDENT JESSICA ZIMMERMAN HAS AN INCREDIBLE STORY TO TELL AND THE WORLD FINALLY GETS TO READ EVERY DETAIL ABOUT IT. In her latest book, Sleeping with a Stranger, readers are given a real and honest look behind the scenes of how Jessica came to develop a 7-figure business. A typical family dynamic is a working husband and a stay at home mother, however what happens when that system is no longer functional? What happens when the man of the house can no longer remain in his current role as provider and protector? Inexplicably, Brian, Jessica’s husband, suddenly becomes a captive to their bedroom as a mysterious illness turns a young energetic husband into an 80-year-old man physically. Jessica was forced to rewrite the script and become the breadwinner and leader of her family, while seeking answers for her husband’s strange condition. The impact of Brian’s illness on the their family and marriage was exponential, changing everything. From lovers to strangers, Jessica and Brian’s wedding vows were tested through trial after trial. Amongst all the chaos, Jessica rediscovered who she was. Sleeping with a Stranger is a testament that trials can turn into beautiful blessings. Jessica’s story will empower anyone walking through dark and unfamiliar roads. JessicaZimmerman.com
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122 Franklin Lifestyle | October 2021
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