This post was inspired by The Underground Girls of Kabul by journalist Jenny Nordberg, who discovers a secret Afghani practice where girls are dressed and raised as boys. Join From Left to Write on ...
Book Club
Surprising Lesson with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
This post was inspired by the classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To celebrate, Penguin Young Readers Group, in partnership with ...
Lessons I Learned From My Dad
This post was inspired by the novel Dad Is Fat by comedian Jim Gaffigan who riffs on his adventures co-parenting 5 kids in a two bedroom Manhattan apartment. Join From Left to Write on April 22 we ...
Divorcing Friends
This post was inspired by the novel The Divorce Papers by Susan Rieger. Young lawyer Sophie unwillingly takes her first divorce case with an entertaining and volatile client in this novel told mostly ...
Raise the Child You’ve Got
This post is part of a virtual book tour hosted by From Left to Write for Nancy Rose's recent book Raise the Child You’ve Got – Not the One You Want. I received a complimentary copy of the book for ...
Pursue: happiness
This post was inspired by Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin where she runs a nine month experiment to create happier surroundings. Join From Left to Write on January 6 we discuss Happier at Home. You ...