I've lived an incredibly adventurous life although I didn't always see it that way. On May 24, 1996 (I was 40 years old), I ended up at my sister Carol's again. The world had chewed me up and spit me out so many times, I had lost count. I was running from a dysfunctional marriage, an abusive boss, and extreme Texas weather conditions to return home with my tail between my legs, however, this time something was different. Every morning for two weeks, I woke up with divine inspiration to write about a particular subject. "Appearances" was born. Fifteen chapters including "Sky Diving," "Chameleon," "Choices," "Jigsaw Puzzle," and "Road Map" became the process of working through a lot of beliefs that had been holding me back for the first forty years of my life. I hope you begin to discover the magic in your own life. This book is about my personal journey (up to this point). I have redefined what happened in my life from a new perspective. I have written about my discoveries about the meaning of life, love, and me. Come laugh with me. Come cry with me. Come read "Appearances." Included in my narration are details on how I was able to recover from a bout of Mono which left me with an aftermath of symptoms (CFS, brain fog, confusion, multiple infections, systemic candida, food sensitivities, myofacitis, FMS, depression). You can find a wealth of information including links to websites and videos on my website: www dot reneealtersatmosphere dot com.