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My experiences in multiracial, developmental psychology provided ample fodder for the story of Mattie and Lisbeth. I was the founder and director of Woolsey Children's School where I had first hand experience loving children that were not my own. There are scenes in the book that were largely influenced interactions I had with children from Woolsey. As a birth doula I have the privilege to witness the intensity and joy of childbirth. You can see that my birth experiences are reflected in the novel as well. I recently started working as the Director of Children and Family Ministries at the First Unitarian Church in Oakland. I live in a small co-housing community in Berkeley, California, with my wonderful wife, Rinda, our amazing children, Ka...more


Average rating: 4.16 · 1,938 ratings · 401 reviews · 1 distinct work · Similar authors
Yellow Crocus
4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 1,938 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions

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