Kate Manning
My Notorious Life was inspired by an 1890s photograph of a fierce-eyed little girl, a street waif holding an infant. I started to make up a story about her, imagining her as an Irish immigrant, one of the 30,000 homeless kids that lived on NY streets in the 1800's. This led me to stories of the Orphan Trains, and the plot of the novel followed from this fascinating but little-known history.
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Lynne
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Kate Manning:
Hi Kate, We have a book group that has been going strong for 20+ years. I am so fortunate as I will be leading the book discussion on your book My Notorious Life next week. Do you see Axie as a hero? The risks she took...despite the looming consequences. Appreciate your input-I am guessing we are going to have a lively discussion next week :)
Elaine Proulx
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Kate Manning:
Hi Kate, I’m hosting book club this week to discuss My Notorious Life. What lunch menu suits your book? P.S. thought of Irish Stew cooked in GUINESS but the weather will be hot and sunny in Calgary Alberta. Love to hear your suggestion!!!!! The girls will be impressed.
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