Books
Three so far
and
One on the Way
Pieces of Glass-Growing up Catholic in the Fifties
Every woman's story begins as a little girl. This one tries to make sense of the world around her and learns to make decisions - most hilariously so, others poignant and life-affirming. Add her faith to the mix, with its often confusing lessons and rules, and she grows up to the age of 21 with a compass honed partly by what she's been told and taught, but mainly by what she figures out for herself.
"I grew up in NYC, not Chicago - and I'm Jewish, not Catholic! But this feels like my story."
What's Been on My Mind
These poems and stories include what it's like to survive in New York City and be new in town, lose your dress on the streets of Manhattan, live the life of a singer and actress, meet the Mayor, lose your wallet, lose it again, and meet the homeless man who goes to a lot of trouble to return it to you. A collection that offers things to think about and laugh about. Featuring the glorious art of Scott Forrest.
"A book to savor! Crafted with love, pathos, humor and wisdom. A feast for the senses and the soul."
What Lies Beneath
Why write a poem for every chapter in Moby-Dick? Because Herman Melville's classic novel has magnificent, thought-provoking writing, both philosophical and even humorous, that inspires a poet to find her own way to express the multitude of subjects the author explores. This collection serves as a companion to his master work, which has survived for nearly two hundred years because it possesses lessons and truths that resonate today. See Call Me Ishmael's Apprentice here
"I read these poems before I ever read the novel Moby-Dick. The poet's intros made all of the poems understandable and relevant and so moving. Thanks to this work, I feel ready to tackle the novel itself."