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Mary Akers
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My Dear Teen Me letter goes live today at the website devoted to authors writing to their teen selves. Mine turned into a very personal letter, one that scares me to share, but if I've learned anything in my years of writing that probably means that it's good, that I've said something important.
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Radical Gratitude and other life lessons learned in Siberia (Nonfiction)
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Reminiscent of Viktor Frankel’s classic, Man’s Search for Meaning, this extraordinary book melds the unfolding story of survival against the odds with the practical wisdom 5-year-old Andrew gained while coming to terms with his new home; with its dramatic landscape and endless challenges. In amongst the pain are moments of great beauty – breathtaking northern lights, the appearance of the first butterfly after the long months of winter, the unexpected kindness of strangers who risked everything to be kind. It was these experiences that inspired Andrew to become a psychotherapist, and to devote his life to helping others.
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I did not read this, IT READ ME. This is by far the most lovely and powerhouse reading experience I've had in a long while... it took me by force. Yikes. This book would get 6 stars if there were 6... Make that 7. No... 10. Like Jayne Anne Phillip...
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We the Animals by Justin Torres is a perceptive tale of three boys, told from the viewpoint of the youngest, growing up in near poverty with their Caucasian mother and Puerto Rican father. The household is a whirlwind of emotion, the boys are cont...
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Hi Mary-Thank you for inviting me to be your friend. Your book looks interesting and I will add it to my reading list. When you get a chance, and when you need a humorous lift of laughter from this crazy economy, try checking out my website, www.laughterawbd.com and read my book of essays on everyday common living (You will identify with and find yourself among my many zany friends and family), Laughter: A Woman's Best Defense. Keep writing! Sue
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Thanks for the friend request, Mary. I see we have some common ground - I also enjoy hiking and I would have loved your previous job as a fabric seller as I do some quilting when I get the chance. Look forward to seeing you at Next Best Book Club!Dianne Ascroft,
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Ooh, no - I haven't read any of Kingsolver's non-fiction. I'll have to look out for that - thanks for the tip!A
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Thanks for the add, Mary - lovely to meet you here. I did love Kingsolver's "Poisonwood Bible -a truly amazing book.:))
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Thanx for the add , Mary :) U look very kind & lovely :) wish u great time here .... & happy reading & writing (:
Mary,Thank you very much for finding me here. I'm sorry I'm late in popping over to comment... I just emerged from a deadline.
It's great to see you here.
Best wishes
Rowena Cherry
Mary...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends....wishing you all the best in 2008...definitely looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all book recommendations you may have...Happy Reading :-)
Thank you for the add! I was lucky enough to visit Dominica in May of 2007, and it is an amazing island.
Mary, your book sounds marvelous. My best wishes on the launch.How lovely that you worked in Colonial Williamburg and Jamestown. I treasure the trip there with my younger daughter years ago. She wore her "American Girl" colonial dress when we dined at a tavern. Just last night I was remembering how sweet and beautiful she looked by candlelight as we stepped back in time.
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