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Sabitha: Sabitha: We’ve all had times when life feels like it’s more than we can deal with—Candi Usher certainly has. Her life story and wisdom can be found in her newest book, When Life is Lifing. Candi, can  you tell us a bit about your book?

Candi: When Life is Lifing is a compilation book.  It contains my 3 books I’m Still Standing Here, My Forever Angel, and Delusional: When I Lost My Mind in Love.  These are my life stories.  The things people don’t want to talk about because they feel it’s embarrassing,  or because they just feel like it will never change.

Sabitha: What song belongs on your book playlist?

Candi: If I could choose a song for my book,  it would be “How Can I Ease the Pain” by Lisa Fishcer.  My life has been painful.  But it doesn’t define me. It shaped me.

Sabitha: How much research did you need to do for your book?

Candi: There wasn’t much research needed for my books,  as therapy was my research of myself.  I learned things I never realized. You never know what you look like until you see yourself through someone else’s eyes.

Sabitha: Who did you imagine reading your book as you wrote it? 

Candi: If I could have anyone read my book,  it would be other women who have lived the life I have like Oprah, or Taraji P Henson.

Sabitha: Thanks for sharing your story and your process. We’re looking forward to reading! Where can the Night Beats community find you and your book?

Candi: My book is on all book platforms.  The main two are my website www.mscandigirl.com and www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY9BYN74.