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Memoir: Your Journey, an Inheritance

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Now what? Last week I attended our county library’s author event with Dani Shapiro, whose latest book is Inheritance: A memoir of genealogy, paternity, and love. The room was packed, all to hear her fascinating story of shocking discovery through … Continue reading →

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Sylvia Acevedo’s Inspirational Path to the Stars Memoir

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

Rocket scientist and Girl Scout CEO Sylvia Acevedo was at our St. Louis County Library today inspiring an audience full of girls to reach for the stars, aided by skills learned in scouting. Her memoir, Path to the Stars: My … Continue reading →

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Coffee is Cheaper Than Therapy – no-stress life writing

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

Life writing does not have to be complicated. Ann Conklin Unruh wrote a booklet of short musings and advice based on regular chats with a good friend over coffee dates. Coffee is Cheaper than Therapy—true!, and it’s a lot easier … Continue reading →

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