STANDING OVATION
This book is for anyone who has ever fallen and questioned whether they could rise again. Standing Ovation is not just the story of a survivor—it’s the story of reframing life’s darkest chapters as sacred stages, where every character plays a part in the soul’s becoming.
It is also about the deeper meaning of a standing ovation. It’s not only what we receive from an audience when we’re under the spotlight—it’s what we give ourselves when we’re down on our knees and begin to rise, one foot on the ground at a time. And I believe it’s also what we receive at the very end of our lives—when all the characters in our story, from hero to villain, take hands and bow together on the grand stage, having played their parts so well. As the final curtain falls, the observers rise—not in judgment, but in a standing ovation.
Standing Ovation is my own journey through childhood abuse, panic disorder, grief, and deep personal loss—and how I ultimately rose through music, spiritual awakening, and radical self-healing. Along the way, I became a certified meditation teacher, HeartMath coach, and sound healer, with a mission to help others break free from cycles of pain and invisibility. That mission continues through my YouTube channel, The Vital Shift, where I create content supporting women over 40 in reclaiming their health, voice, and vitality—proving it’s never too late to rise, reinvent, and take your own standing ovation.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read !
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2025
Format: Kindle
Standing ovation was by far one of the most intriguing and absorbing books I have read in a long time.
I found it hard to put it down and didn’t want it to end.
I had to periodically remind myself that this was a true story and not a fiction novel.
The author is an open book with her life.
I love that the story is told with raw honesty and no pretense.
Best of all she faces every challenge with humor - which makes it much more enjoyable.
I highly recommend this book, and I am happily looking forward to the next one
5.0 out of 5 stars Standing Ovation
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2025
Standing Ovation …….The Non Fiction Self Autobiography by Colleen P.McGrath ………McGrath captures her life’s truths ,trials ,and tribulations by channeling her best Jd Salinger to create a Non-Fictional Modern Day Catcher in the Rye creating herself as a 21st Century Holden Caufield navigating through life’s Challenges ,Turmoils and Celebrations …….Brilliant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2025
Format: Kindle
The author takes you through her difficult journey and brings to a place of enlightenment and hope.
It’s a great reminder that although none of us may choose our beginnings, we all can channel the power to rewrite our story.
A must read for those who love inspiring stories.
5.0 out of 5 stars Healing, not only for the narrator, but the reader!
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025
Format: Kindle
An amazing read. As you read, you find yourself connecting and contemplating your own struggles with those faced in her journey. In that sense, it's not just about a character (Ms. McGrath), but a pathway to channel healing of yourself. It opens your eyes to life like an effective therapy. She seems to not only be expressing herself for healing, but extending compassion for the reader's challenges. Highly recommend!
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