Growing Up on Willow Lane: The Memories Behind the Memoir
Some of the most important parts of A New Life from the Ashes come from memories of growing up and the people who surrounded me during those years. Our house on Willow Lane and the experiences of childhood became an important part of the story. My memories include my parents, my sisters and brother, grandparents, […]
What the Title A New Life from the Ashes Means to Me
The title A New Life from the Ashes comes from the picture of a forest after a fire. When a fire moves through the woods, it can consume everything in its path. Trees, dead animals, and everything around them can be reduced to ashes. But the story does not end when the smoke clears. When […]
Why I Wrote A New Life from the Ashes
A New Life from the Ashes is my attempt to look honestly at the life I have lived—the memories, the people, the losses, the mistakes, and the experiences that shaped the person I became. My story begins with childhood and family. I grew up in Connecticut in a large family, with memories that include affection, […]