Mary Akers
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url
http://www.goodreads.com/mary_akers
born
May 20, 1965
gender
female
place of birth
Richmond, VA, The United States
website
genre
Literature & Fiction, Nonfiction, Outdoors & Nature
influences
Charles Dickens, Margaret Atwood, TC Boyle, Barbara Kingsolver
member since
July 2007
about this author
Mary Akers' fiction frequently focuses on the intersections between art and science, including such topics as diverse and timely as the environmental movement and the struggle for human and animal rights. She is a co-founder of the Institute for Tropical Marine Ecology, a study abroad marine ecology program originally located in Roseau, Dominica and in her spare time she enjoys snorkeling, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, and snowshoeing. She has worked as a bookbinder in Colonial Williamsburg, a potter on Historic Jamestown Island, an art teacher, a fabric seller, and a cook in a nursing home. Although raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains—which she will always call home—she currently lives in Western New York with her husband and thr…more
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We have officially launched the US version of One Life to give: A Path to Finding Yourself by Helping Others! So excited to have this book available in the US.
And we have received an excellent new review from Foreword Magazine for the book. You can visit it here: Foreword Magazine read more »
And we have received an excellent new review from Foreword Magazine for the book. You can visit it here: Foreword Magazine read more »
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Radical Gratitude and other life lessons learned in Siberia by Andrew Bienkowski, Mary Akers (Goodreads Author) avg rating 4.74 — 23 ratings — published 2008 2 editions |
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Women Up On Blocks by Mary Akers (Goodreads Author) avg rating 4.82 — 22 ratings — published 2009 2 editions |
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One Life to Give: A Path to Finding Yourself by Helping Others by Andrew Bienkowski, Mary Akers (Goodreads Author) avg rating 4.80 — 5 ratings — published 2010 |
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The Greatest Gift: Lessons Learned in Exile in Siberia by Mary Akers (Goodreads Author), Andrew Bienkowski avg rating 3.50 — 4 ratings — published 2009 |
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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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What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us (Paperback) by Laura van den Berg (Goodreads Author) |
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said "yes" to attending the event: Pay It Forward Book Blog Tour.
date: May 01, 2010 03:22PM location: Blogs & Sites of all participating Authors, The United States description: Put your name, book name, and link into the list. Then grab the code and place on your blog or site to help spread the word about Pay it Forward Book Tour. Any questions let me know. Enter your name at http://authorlorinewman.blogspot.com This will go till the end of April beginning now. Sorry the first invitation disappeared. | |
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said "maybe" to attending the event: Black Warrior Review / Blue Hour Press Reading @ AWP Denver.
date: April 09, 2010 07:28AM location: Mario's Double Daughter's Salotto, 1632 Market St., Denver, CO, The United States description: Start your evening of off-site events with a happy hour reading at Double Daughter's (just an eight-block walk or free bus ride), where ten readers will share the work they've published in the physical pages of Black Warrior Review (bwr.ua.edu) and the digital pages of Blue Hour Press (www.bluehourpress.com): Christopher Cheney, Miriam Cohen, Shanna Compton, Nick Courtright, John Gallaher, James Grinwis, Emily Kendal Frey, Brian Kubarycz, Sabrina Orah Mark, and Alexis Orgera. | |
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Once the Shore: Stories (Paperback) by Paul Yoon
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"Amazing, the power that Ms. Chinquee packs into these condensed pieces. A major talent, for sure. Her genius lies in her ability to find both profound meaning and haunting emotion in so few words. I've read her work in a number of journals, including...more " | |
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Hi Mary, I'm pleased to meet you and look forward to discussing books with you. If you ever have any questions about any of the titles on my shelves or about eHarlequin.com and all it has to offer, please ask. I'll be happy to answer. I’ll also update news when I can for example; did you know that in March Silhouette Desires will be putting out their 2000th book? The authors are celebrating with a special blog on eHarlequin.com :).
Hi Mary, Just wanted to stop by and say hello. Hope this finds you doing well. Have a great rest of the week. Wardwww.wardfoley.com
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
Mary, thank you for connecting me! Happy New Year!
Kindest
Kim
author
The Unbreakable Child
http://theunbreakablechild.com
Dear Mary,
It would be my honor to be as your friend.
Thanks for adding me.
Merry Christmas!
Cheers,
Maria
Hello Look forward to talking books
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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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Hi Mary,
thanks for adding me here as one of your friends
nice to meet u, then
happy reading and writing!
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santhie
Hello Mary,
Thank you for being my friend.
Please visit these groups when you have a chance: “Happy & Brainy Group” and “To the Glory of Man”.
Have a wonderful day. Best regards.
Hi, Mary. Thank you for being a friend on Good Reads. Andrea M. Kulman, Author of The Drama Unfolds.
JUst stopped by to say hi and have a great day!
Michele marchetti
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Looking for pt/ft help nationwide
Thanks for adding me, and nice to see you in goodreads. see our website too in www.californiabali.org.
thanks..
chicha
Ooh, no - I haven't read any of Kingsolver's non-fiction. I'll have to look out for that - thanks for the tip!
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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.
Thanks for the friendship, Mary!Here’s wishing you a fantastic day filled with fabulous fates, fanciful festivities, and frolicking phantom footstools.
I was wondering if you'd do me the honor of reading about my debut novel, Vacation, which recently made the Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot. Your support would mean a lot to me. If you'd like to do me this honor, feel free to vist my site here:
http://www.hauntedhousedressing.com/vaca...
Happytimes,
-Jeremy :)
Peter: Oh my god, Brian, there's a message in my Alphabits. It says, 'Oooooo.'
Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.
