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Lessons in Reverse
My memoir examines the fraught, corrosive, and incomplete relationship I shared with my father for forty-six years, the way it influenced my own life choices, and my struggle to make sense of our failed connection after his death.
The book is a testament to the oft-overlooked influence fathers have on their daughters, and how this important dynamic can inform a woman’s sense of self, her sexuality, and her ability to form healthy relationships with others—and most especially with men.
Ultimately, “Lessons in Reverse” reveals the narrator’s discovery that forgiveness isn’t the only path through the dark. That the way we come to terms with those who’ve hurt us deeply is as much a journey as a personal choice, and one we can only embark on in the context of our own failings, along with our ability to remain true to ourselves.
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Magazine articles
Costco Connection
- “One last rant: CBC TV’s Rick Mercer chronicles 15 years as Canada’s most beloved satirist” (page 43)
- “Hot property: TV’s dream-home duo share their winning formula with fans” (cover)
- “Beauty is truth: Hooking readers through authentic detail” (page 77)
- “‘Mighty Elle’ and the mountain: Snowboarder sets sites on success in Sochi (cover)
- “Canadian by design: Renowned clothiers reveal a bias for their adopted country” (page 48)
- “In full fright: Andrew Pyper dares to probe the monster within” (page 43)
Elle Magazine
- “Viper room: Is snake venom the cure for wrinkles?”
- “Have a stress-free spring: The latest mind-body treatments turn to the ancient practice of sound healing, using Tibetan singing bowls and vibrational therapy to break the stress cycle for a spring that is smooth sailing”
- “5 reasons you need your beauty sleep: The secret to good looks, a sharp mind and vibrant health is all in your beauty sleep, so say goodbye to sleep deprivation with these tips”
- “Watch your mouth: Can calling a friend an idiot make her sick? New research advocates sweeter syntax for better health”
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