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Wednesday
Feb242010

Lift

I was delighted to read today that Kelly Corrigan's  new book, Lift, comes out next week.  I had no idea--what a happy surprise.  (I loved the Middle Place, didn't you?)

You can even go hear her in person: see book tour dates here.  Hey locals: she'll be in Acton next Friday.  Join me?

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p.s. I didn't get paid at all for that plug. I just like her, that's all.

02.24.2010 | Registered CommenterAnne

That's great news! I loved The Middle Place and will be watching for Lift. I'm going away this weekend or I'd try to join you.

02.24.2010 | Unregistered CommenterEllen Patton

I laughed when I watched the video clip. How many times have I said "no" when neither "yes" nor "no" work as answers? Then I cried when I read the except. Mothering seems to be the constant fight between relishing the cozy, the funny, the buoying-each-other-up and the family-as-refuge moments with the dirty business of keeping children safe and helping them progress, running a home, meeting [too] many obligations and wretched science fair projects. I long to create and seize many more opportunities of tenderness, laughter and connection with these blessed souls I call my kids... if I don't kill them first!

02.24.2010 | Unregistered CommenterD

did I know about this? No!
am I excited? YES! YES! & YES!
love her.

02.25.2010 | Unregistered Commentersevensmiles

What is it about that woman that always reduces me to tears? Cannot wait for that book. Will be the first in line at my Borders.

02.25.2010 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

gab sent me that book a few months back and i loved it. which reminds me, i've been meaning to tell her how much i enjoyed it. i have two coworkers fighting over who gets to borrow it first. thanks for the heads up on the new release... i can't wait to read it and then create more friction at work.

02.25.2010 | Unregistered Commenterandrea

I'm excited! But her first one will be hard to top!

02.26.2010 | Unregistered Commentergab

You always share the best stuff, and I am definitely going to check this out now! Thanks!

02.27.2010 | Unregistered CommenterEmily

Went right online and ordered this from amazon. Looking forward to it!
Didn't read The Middle Place... am I out of touch?!

02.27.2010 | Unregistered CommenterJenny

i didn't know she had a new book in the works! thanks for the tip. i have The Middle Place on my reading list. why are there are so many wonderful books to read and so little time?

03.9.2010 | Unregistered CommenterNells-Bells

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