My dad’s discovery of audiobooks changed everything. Growing up, I loved yet feared my dad. A strong man who worked with his hands, he rarely spoke unless he was regaling us with tales of his youth around the dinner table. I yearned for his approval but didn’t know how to win him over. He insisted […]
Category: Family
The Surprising Discovery My Grandmother Was a Feminist
How a letter written ninety-one years earlier enlightened me When I think of an example of a strong woman – someone who’s fought for her rights – my grandmother doesn’t come to mind. In fact, I’ve considered her life a prime example of a typical traditional woman. As much as I’ve loved her, until now […]
