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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.
Jane Harris Whatever difference does that make? Are you implying that men cannot write stories appealing to women? I think that Mr. Rouse's usage of his grandmoth…moreWhatever difference does that make? Are you implying that men cannot write stories appealing to women? I think that Mr. Rouse's usage of his grandmother's name was a charming, personal gesture, which might also serve to separate this work ( a novel) from his previous works. (memoirs). (less)
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