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A nostalgic, spiritual, poetic mood is evoked with poignant, touching empathy, for this saga of Girlhood to Womanhood. It is an inter - generational journey of life's struggles, especially for a girl, raised by her grandmother and aunts after her mother's death. Growing up Jewish in varied ethnic neighborhoods, during the 1950's and late sixties, is only part of their intertwined lives. A mystical thread of love and a desire to belong, provides hope across cultures, now and in the hereafter.
About the author
Irene is a 35yr. retired NYC English teacher, who received her BA, MA and Administrative Degrees at Herbert H. Lehman College and The College of New Rochelle. Born, raised and educated in the Bronx and NYC Suburbs; she now resides in Rockland County, NY with her husband and family. Guidance and Special Education were an integral part of her career; understanding that the whole child must be considered throughout their school life and into adulthood. Though her saga set out to honor those who nourished her personal growth, it emerged into a story many could benefit from. There is light at the end of the tunnel with hope, determination, the power of love and a little spiritual influence along the way.
