About Dr. Melissa D. Fortune

Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Melissa D. Fortune as she shares her heartfelt memoir of resilience and motivation during life's challenges, including divorce and relocation.

An open book on a flat surface shows text on two facing pages. The visible page on the left is numbered 158 and contains a reference to 'Lisa Brennan-Jobs.' The text appears to be a narrative, possibly non-fiction or a memoir excerpt.
An open book on a flat surface shows text on two facing pages. The visible page on the left is numbered 158 and contains a reference to 'Lisa Brennan-Jobs.' The text appears to be a narrative, possibly non-fiction or a memoir excerpt.

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A book cover features the title 'MEMORIES OF A DOG' along with Japanese text. The central image depicts a silhouette of a person in a coat taking a photograph, surrounded by an abstract pattern reminiscent of splattered ink or paint. The overall color scheme is green, contributing to a vintage or artistic look.
A book cover features the title 'MEMORIES OF A DOG' along with Japanese text. The central image depicts a silhouette of a person in a coat taking a photograph, surrounded by an abstract pattern reminiscent of splattered ink or paint. The overall color scheme is green, contributing to a vintage or artistic look.
A person is holding a book titled 'New and Selected Poems' while wearing a dark-colored watch. The person is dressed in a grey textured sweater and a dark skirt with subtle patterns. The framing suggests a calm and introspective moment.
A person is holding a book titled 'New and Selected Poems' while wearing a dark-colored watch. The person is dressed in a grey textured sweater and a dark skirt with subtle patterns. The framing suggests a calm and introspective moment.
An open book displaying a double-page spread with text. The left page starts with a date, September 18, followed by the address 'DEAR MARTIN,'. The text appears to be part of a letter or a diary entry, discussing personal thoughts and experiences related to school and a person named Mama. The right page continues this narrative, mentioning topics such as a cop, handcuffs, and a classroom discussion. The book is held at an angle, with lighting casting a mild shadow over the pages.
An open book displaying a double-page spread with text. The left page starts with a date, September 18, followed by the address 'DEAR MARTIN,'. The text appears to be part of a letter or a diary entry, discussing personal thoughts and experiences related to school and a person named Mama. The right page continues this narrative, mentioning topics such as a cop, handcuffs, and a classroom discussion. The book is held at an angle, with lighting casting a mild shadow over the pages.
A white hardcover book titled 'Small Fry' by Lisa Brennan-Jobs is placed on a marble surface next to a potted plant with long, green leaves.
A white hardcover book titled 'Small Fry' by Lisa Brennan-Jobs is placed on a marble surface next to a potted plant with long, green leaves.
A printed paper with text and a black-and-white photograph of a woman is pasted against a wall covered in colorful graffiti. The text appears to be in Russian and includes details about an individual named Colleen McCullough, mentioning dates and places. The wall has abstract patterns in various colors, including brown, orange, and white.
A printed paper with text and a black-and-white photograph of a woman is pasted against a wall covered in colorful graffiti. The text appears to be in Russian and includes details about an individual named Colleen McCullough, mentioning dates and places. The wall has abstract patterns in various colors, including brown, orange, and white.