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Golden Apples
A poetic journey of self-discovery and family secrets in Southern Italy
by Jacqueline Demeri

Overview


Beth is a creative, contemplative soul, and a loving mom. She is at a crossroads in her marriage, and without a clear sense of her gifts and inherent worth. When her spirited Aunt Ro falls while turning to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Beth embarks on a journey that leads to her ancestral village in Italy, the discovery of a family secret, and a new understanding of herself.
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Description


Beth is a creative, contemplative soul, and a loving mom. She is at a crossroads in her marriage, and without a clear sense of her gifts and inherent worth. When her spirited Aunt Ro falls while turning to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Beth embarks on a journey that leads to her ancestral village in Italy, the discovery of a family secret, and a new understanding of herself. Included is a guide with prompts for readers/book clubs to craft their own literary-inspired journals and poems, based on the workshop, "A Garden of Words," described in the opening scene.
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About the author


Jacqueline Demeri's love of writing began as a young girl exchanging letters with her grandparents. She has completed a five-year training at the International Academy for Poetry Therapy, is an herbal enthusiast, and student of the "Way of Blessing" traditions of Southern Italy.
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Book details

Genre:FICTION

Subgenre:Literary

Language:English

Pages:156

Paperback ISBN:9781098322502


Overview


Beth is a creative, contemplative soul, and a loving mom. She is at a crossroads in her marriage, and without a clear sense of her gifts and inherent worth. When her spirited Aunt Ro falls while turning to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Beth embarks on a journey that leads to her ancestral village in Italy, the discovery of a family secret, and a new understanding of herself.

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Description


Beth is a creative, contemplative soul, and a loving mom. She is at a crossroads in her marriage, and without a clear sense of her gifts and inherent worth. When her spirited Aunt Ro falls while turning to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Beth embarks on a journey that leads to her ancestral village in Italy, the discovery of a family secret, and a new understanding of herself. Included is a guide with prompts for readers/book clubs to craft their own literary-inspired journals and poems, based on the workshop, "A Garden of Words," described in the opening scene.

Read more

About the author


Jacqueline Demeri's love of writing began as a young girl exchanging letters with her grandparents. She has completed a five-year training at the International Academy for Poetry Therapy, is an herbal enthusiast, and student of the "Way of Blessing" traditions of Southern Italy.
Read more

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