Annie Presley

Following a fascinating career in law, politics and professional fundraising, Annie Presley was ready to write a book to help others. Together with her friend Christy Howard, they started the Read This... series, and the Read This Gurus were born. The books are purposeful, fill-in-the-blank guides that provide a place to journal memories and share thoughts with loved ones. Their first book, Read This...When I'm Dead, helps families get through the difficult days when a loved one passes. Presley...See more

Following a fascinating career in law, politics and professional fundraising, Annie Presley was ready to write a book to help others. Together with her friend Christy Howard, they started the Read This... series, and the Read This Gurus were born. The books are purposeful, fill-in-the-blank guides that provide a place to journal memories and share thoughts with loved ones. Their first book, Read This...When I'm Dead, helps families get through the difficult days when a loved one passes. Presley learned as a young child that moms do die unexpectedly, and leave the living in tatters. In addition to being loaded with helpful resources and references, the book is a reflection about what Presley wishes she knew about her mom. Because she has had many beloved dogs and cats, The Poop on My Pets chapter is a favorite. After Read This...When I'm Dead won a 2015 Living Now book award, the women realized that the Read This... series would be a unique tool to engage, educate, and inspire people to capture life's treasures. Their second book, Read This...on Our Anniversary is a guide to help couples remember, record, celebrate and build on the strength in their relationships. Couples fill out the book together to craft the dreams of tomorrow and later recall the fun and challenges of yesterday. Despite having celebrated 11 anniversaries, the only one Presley and her husband can truly recall is the one they spent in the bottom of the Grand Canyon! Presley is available for public speaking appearances. For more information, visit www.readthis.guru and follow the Read This Series authors at Read This Guru on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See less