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I haven't read the book yet, and I intend to, but I wonder if any other readers have a slight problem with the author being male? VIOLA SHIPMAN is a pen name for Wade Rouse, a popular, award-winning memoirist. Rouse chose his grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman, to honor the woman whose charm bracelet and family stories inspired him to write his debut novel, which is a tribute to all of our elders.
Jody Spreng A lot of famous writers use pen names. Why should that matter? I find it a stunning tribute to his grandmother that Wade Rouse chose to honor his belo…moreA lot of famous writers use pen names. Why should that matter? I find it a stunning tribute to his grandmother that Wade Rouse chose to honor his beloved grandmother in such a remarkable way. I also find it quite amazing that Rouse, being a male, was able to dead on capture the emotions of three generations of women. I call that a truly talented writer.(less)
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