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About moonbridgebooks

Co-author of Cherry Blossoms in Twilight, a WWII Japan memoir of her mother's childhood; author of Poems That Come to Mind, for caregivers of dementia patients; Co-author/Editor of Battlefield Doc, a medic's memoir of combat duty during the Korean War; life writing enthusiast; loves history and culture, poetry, and cats

Memoir writing and those takeaways from Kamala Harris’s memoir

Posted on September 28, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

I read the “5 Takeaways from Kamala Harris’ new book,” meaning her 107 Days memoir, and have some comments about life writing. When you write your stories, they are YOUR stories of what you know happened, or your understanding of … Continue reading →

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Sympathy vs Empathy and the importance of memoir

Posted on September 21, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

Recently a well-known public figure, to many, at least, was assassinated in a public forum, horrifying onlookers including his family and the audience that included children. Controversial quotes from him are all over the internet, including his belittling of empathy … Continue reading →

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Enjoying cultural festivals, especially of your own heritage

Posted on September 1, 2025 by moonbridgebooks

I enjoy the annual Japanese Festival at our botanical garden, always over Labor Day weekend. I join in the Obon dancing and light a lantern for my mom and family members to float on the lake at night – toro … Continue reading →

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