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L. Kris Gowen

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Karaoke, Travel, Memoir

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July 2009

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One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey through Grief, Joy, and America is now available! I'm both excited and nervous to share my story of singing karaoke in all 50 states. This book reflects so much of who I am.

It had always been a life goal to sing karaoke in all 50 states as singing is what brings me the most joy, Then, during the summer of 2016, I took three months (99 days to be exact) to travel the US and sing karaoke in all lower 48 states in order to reflect on the death of my best friend. Later, I completed my karaoke experience by singing in Alaska and Hawaii.

Please ask me any questions about my trip, this writing process, or karaoke. Thanks for your support! ...more

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L. Kris Gowen I am inspired to write when I see or experience something that makes me think. I enjoy being challenged by my day-to-day life, and if something linger…moreI am inspired to write when I see or experience something that makes me think. I enjoy being challenged by my day-to-day life, and if something lingers in my brain for a while, it won't go away until I write about it!

I am also motivated to write when a particular cause makes the news and is misrepresented. As a researcher, it bothers me when media outlets over simplify findings to create a sensational, but inaccurate, story about the lives and experiences of youth and young adults. I long for accuracy in reporting so that we create a much less fearful, but more accurate, depiction of this generation.(less)

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L. Kris Gowen I am keeping a blog which is all about my experiences working overseas and life as an expat. The blog is also about my personal transformation as I co…moreI am keeping a blog which is all about my experiences working overseas and life as an expat. The blog is also about my personal transformation as I come to terms with being middle-aged -- making peace with the person I am, but knowing there is room for growth.

Please visit and follow me there at https://semester9minute.wordpress.com/

I continue to think about writing another sexuality education book for youth/young adults that focuses more on relationships and technology. It's a tough sell, because schools are so tied to National and/or State Standards in health education, and frankly our country does a horrible job of prioritizing the right things we should educate our children on when it comes to helping develop a healthy sexuality.

But no harm in thinking, right?(less)

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	One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey through Grief, Joy, and America 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2003 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Image and Identity: Becoming the Person You Are by L. Kris Gowen (Goodreads Author), Molly McKenna 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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