When remembering Jacqueline Kennedy, there are two images most Americans recall: her signature bouffant hair and string of pearls, or her pink ensemble with a pillbox hat covered in her husband’s blood. But what happened when she left the White House? Who was she after JFK’s death? This grieving widow, mother, daughter, and friend gave … Continue reading Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversation on Life with John F. Kennedy
What do a Greek opera soprano and a former American first lady have in common? Many are familiar with the iconic photographs of Jacqueline Kennedy during JFK’s presidency or the arias sung by Maria Callas, but their hidden struggles defined their personal lives. From failed pregnancies to troubled marriages to loving the same man – … Continue reading Jackie and Maria
Can you believe it's already March?? That means it's time to look back at what we read in February - what were your favorites last month? Here's the books that got 5 stars from me this month: February Reads In February, I read 10 books - 6 audiobooks and 4 print. The links below will … Continue reading February Review & March Preview
Jojo Moyes is back with her latest book Someone Else’s Shoes, which follows two very different women as they grapple with relationship challenges, new careers, and parenting problems. Filled with Moyes classic humor and witty conversation, this new release is sure to make you laugh. Sam’s employer was recently acquired by a big company leaving … Continue reading Someone Else’s Shoes
We all have moments that define our lives – the moment we meet someone, or the moment something tremendous happens. May 21, 2008 was one of those moments for the entire Chapman family – a tragic accident that lead to the death of their youngest child. But there were so many others along the way, … Continue reading Between Heaven & the Real World
For nearly a century, April 14, 1865 was the most notorious day in American History. It was Good Friday, a rainy day in Washington D.C. Our American Cousin was showing at Ford’s Theater. Julia Grant’s husband begged out of his employer’s invitation to the theater because she couldn’t stand the boss’ wife. A shady character … Continue reading Abe
Constance Halstead is a wife, a mother to two young children, and a society figure in New Orleans. Alice Butterworth is a wife, a seamstress, and a girl from a Midwest farm living in Chicago. When both their husbands vanish, circumstances bring these ladies together in New Orleans. Known world over today for Mardi Gras, … Continue reading The Seamstress of New Orleans
Eloisa and her dad have always been anti-Valentine’s Day, but now he’s moved away and left her in charge of the family winery. And what’s the biggest holiday draw for the winery? Elo’s least favorite day of the year. Usually she leaves the winery’s annual singles party up to her best friend to manage. But … Continue reading A Vineyard Valentine
Celie’s life has been an adventure – the loss of her parents early in life, two pregnancies as a teen, her children taken away, an arranged marriage to someone she doesn’t love, estrangement from her sister, and failed romance. Celie is yearning for someone to care for her the way she’s cared for those in … Continue reading The Color Purple
Eleanor Young hasn’t talked to her son Nicholas and his future wife for months. She’s brooding, and desperate to win his favor again. So when she stumbles across her future daughter-in-law’s mysterious birthfather, Eleanor schemes to use this information to get back into their lives. That chance encounter opens Pandora’s box in Rachel Chu’s life. … Continue reading China Rich Girlfriend
