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Author and poet Jennifer Brookins is a former Broadway and television actress living in Princeton, New Jersey with her husband, musician Doug Brookins. They frequently travel to India, and based upon their experiences, she wrote "India with Backpack and a Prayer" - the sequel to her first book "Tharon Ann". She is also the author of "Living Under the Weaver's Hut" - an illustrated book of poetry. ...more

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doubters only believe what they see … you know the type dark sunglasses at night for a better view. Oh Weaver, guard my arrested heart from neighbors who wonder what type illness has come over me now that I wear mistletoe in my hair. They say I’m eccentric… well hardly…just bring on the hand cuffs; you’re welcome to everything in my old closet.

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	Tharon Ann: From orphan, to actress, to mother, to seeker 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015 — 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
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Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes

by Elizabeth Bard

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Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard

A thoroughly enjoyable read. Elizabeth Bard has style, humor and a wonderful sense of taking the reader along on her journey of love and ... of course, French cuisine. Hope she writes anothe ...more "

Apr 25, 2012 03:21PM · see review

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