The purpose of the searches, the book, and the book tour was to connect with people I had lost, those I loved, and the people I met along the way. Every step was full of meaning and connection. Here are a few photos from the journey: (Click on “A Grand Book Tour” to see more photos.)
With my friend Mary at A Room of One’s Own in Madison, WI where I graduated from UW many years ago.
High School Friends Lynn & Lynn at A Room of One’s Own – Madison, WI
Oshkosh Public Library, Oshkosh, WI. My father left for the war from Oshkosh and I felt as if I were bringing him home when I spoke there.
One of twenty authors, it was an honor to talk about the book at the DC Jewish Community Center
Brothers and sisters and cousins reunited – the Potter’s House – DC
My brother John asks a question at the Potter’s House – DC
Friends Phil, Frederick, & Jude – Potter’s House DC
Book signing at the Propylaeum – Indianapolis
With my sister Ellen & brother Dan at the Propylaeum – Indianapolis
Kingston’s, my sister Ellen’s music venue – Indianapolis
Family Quintet singing Elinor’s favorite song You Are My Sunshine at Kingston’s – Indianapolis
Bookworks – Albuquerque
Ben & Amy at Bookworks – Albuquerque
Daughter Sarah & friends at Copperfields -Sebastopol, CA
My sister Clare’s family with friends at Boulder Book Store – Boulder
Politics and Prose – DC
The Book Center with other SWP authors – Philadephia
Tall Tales Bookshop – Atlanta
With Heath and Stacey and Heath’s son after the book talk at the Windsor Guardian Home in Youngstown, Ohio
Many old friends and new ones came to the talk at the Bowen Center for Family Process where Jack and I spoke about bridging multiple family cut-offs.