Handler writes with candor, sometimes almost embarrassingly so, yet thanks to her masterful rhythms, there’s beauty in even the most painful scenes. She creates a character who has a huge voice and a compelling story all her own.
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Confessions has been reviewed on ForeWord.
Here is a short excerpt:
The beauty of Handler’s memoir is that it will appeal to young people and adults alike, particularly those who, like Joan, have grappled with their spiritual upbringing and what it means for the day-to-day conduct of their lives. Confessions...
She creates a window into the consciousness of her speaker, the girl Joan, that allows us to witness what her memory retains. We can only guess at those experiences that have been left out. This may be the distinction between memoir and autobiography. And this is, for me, what makes memoir, as a genre,...
I am so sorry….
For the past several weeks I’ve been celebrating the publication of Confessions and the positive response it’s received, but I have to call a halt for awhile. In light of Friday’s tragedy, it would be blasphemous to continue to cheer.
I keep having flashbacks to 9/11 and Columbine, but...
CavanKerry has a wonderful new video that explains the reasoning behind our new Memoir imprint, of which Confessions of Joan the Tall is the inaugural title.
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My latest entry is a very special thank you to Judi and John Hannan for hosting the latest literary salon to benefit CavanKerry.
Read it here.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Joan Cusack Handler’s life growing up. Her stories is divided up into short segments that are easy to read in short spurts of time or just as enjoyable sitting down and devouring her tales all at once.
Read the full article on Sharon’s Garden of Book Re...
Confessions of Joan the Tallis an extraordinary memoir that recounts a year in the life of author Joan Cusack Handler. In a seemingly simple style, Joan Cusack Handler manages to capture the anxiety she felt over her perceived lack of piety and her way above average height.
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