Birgitt Krumboeck
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Sharon Guskin:
Dear Sharon, I was wondering who the homeless man in the subway is a reincarnation of? The father of Noah or Anderson? Or neither of them? I think your book gives the Western world a good introduction to what is "normal" in Hinduism and Buddhism. Did you actually travel to Asia to do your research? Thank you for this gem of a book. Sincerely, Birgitt
Sharon Guskin
Thanks for your question, Birgitt! The man isn't specifically the reincarnation of anyone in the book...it's more that he might have been a relative of Janie (or anyone!) in a previous lifetime. There's a Buddhist belief that we have been born and reborn so many times (from beginningless time!) that EVERYONE was once our mother (and other relatives). I love that idea and it inspired that scene...I was in Thailand as a young woman, but haven't been back in a while. That experience informed the book, though. So glad you enjoyed it! Best, Sharon
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Allen Murphey
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Sharon Guskin:
No question, but I just found out my review of "The Forgetting Time" has been chosen by IndieNext for their February newsletter. I'm pleased to be able to add some publicity for your book. Great treatment of a very interesting subject. And congrats, too, on being chosen by Flat Iron books as their first release. [And here's the question mark I need for the system to accept this: ?] Allen Murphey
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Sharon Guskin:
I enjoyed The Forgetting Time so much please tell me you have a new book in mind.?
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