Category Archives: book talk

What the Nanny Saw – a memoir

Posted on September 18, 2016 by moonbridgebooks

Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey, we loved those shows, but what goes on behind the scenes with nannies? Sandra Gumbrell, who lives in the UK, spills the secrets in her book, What the Nanny Saw:  A memoir of an English … Continue reading →

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Looking at the past and laughing about My Zany Life

Posted on July 25, 2016 by moonbridgebooks

Do you like hilarious true stories? Last year, I featured Ivanka di Felice and her delightful first book, a memoir titled A Zany Slice of Italy, about adapting to life in a new country with new relatives. Ivanka has recently … Continue reading →

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Memoir: “Be intimate, or it’s nothing”

Posted on February 8, 2016 by moonbridgebooks

George Hodgson, author of Bettyville, came to town. I didn’t reserve a seat but came early enough to grab one of the few chairs left against the back wall of the library auditorium. Mr. Hodgson likes St. Louis and thinks … Continue reading →

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