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Audiobook Faves

May 23rd, 2017

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I spilled the beans in my last blog post that I'm a huge fan of the audiobook and that with the diminishing time I find to sit down, I'm devouring books through my ears instead. I especially enjoy listening to books that have a lot of dialogue and/or accents (even when reading…

By Jeanne|May 23rd, 2017

EDEN: The Audiobook

May 16th, 2017

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Having a book in my hands is a luxury. That is, sitting upright in a chair and reading an actual book is a luxury. Reading by daylight is almost a holy enterprise, the things vacations are made of. Even so, my consumption of literature has never been greater. When I'm driving,…

By Jeanne|May 16th, 2017

A Tree, A Son, and A Book: A Different Take on Mother’s Day

May 10th, 2017

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I published this article on Huffington Post on May 9, 2017. Renowned Cuban poet Jose Martí underscored the human need for creative expression when he wrote, “There are three things every person should do in his or her life — plant a tree, have a son, and write a book.” You…

By Jeanne|May 10th, 2017

Circling My Mother: A Memoir by Mary Gordon

May 7th, 2017

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Circling My Mother: A Memoir by Mary Gordon This book made me cry. As an only child / daughter of a difficult alcoholic mother, as the the product of a marriage that was a mistake.... I felt Mary Gordon's confusion in coming to grips with her mother as my own. I love my mother…

By jbadmin|May 7th, 2017

That Man in the Greenhouse, Iceland

April 18th, 2017

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Iceland is a pretty popular travel destination these days – primarily due to a trend toward adventure and outdoor recreation, but also thanks to great airline promotions sponsored by Icelandair. I was in Iceland for ten days in early April to attend the Iceland Writer’s Retreat.…

By Jeanne|April 18th, 2017

Spreading Her Love: The Ritual of Letting Go

April 13th, 2017

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My Mother’s Yarzheit.... Sedona, AZ March 21, 2017 Some people can barely suppress their shock when I tell them I am still spreading my mother's ashes, 13 years after her passing. Most people don’t have such authority when it comes to these types of things… there are…

By Jeanne|April 13th, 2017

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