Barbara Schultz
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Jennifer Weiner:
Hi Jennifer, I am a fan :) I just picked up "Who Do You Love" and I have a question regarding a name you used. On page 29 you mention Miss Bonitatibus, my music teacher. Well, my maiden name is Bonitatibus. I know it is NOT a common name. I wonder if you know or knew someone with this name? If so, it certainly is a small world. I know you are busy but hope you might be able to get back to me.
Jennifer Weiner
Writers collect names the way birds collect shiny things. My older daughter had a gym teacher named Mr. Bonitatibus, and I liked the name so much that I hung onto it for future use. (Another great place for names is the locker room of the West Hartford Jewish Community Center….that’s where I got Sydelle, from IN HER SHOES!)
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Maria Ciletti
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Jennifer Weiner:
I just finished Mrs. Everything. Wow, what a great story! Enjoyed it from cover to cover. Jo's story is my story ( only a decade later.) Your handling of her relationship with Shelly was spot on and gave many of us a sense of legitimacy. I also loved seeing how Bethy evolved and over come some pretty tough obstacles. Did you interview people specifically this book or was this story that come solely from you?
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