Look and Listen

Biography

Born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1960, where I grew up in a Jewish home within a primarily Christian society, and the daughter of a struggling merchant. Experienced segregation in schools until about 1967, when I was bussed to other parts of town to attend school. I moved to the Central Florida area in 1974 with father, mother and brother. Got married at age 19 and married for over 28 years. Have 2 daughters,married now and live in North Florida and Houston. Have 1 grandchild, Luca, from eldest daughter. Began writing in high school for newspaper and had internship for local Orlando newspaper my senior year. I have an AS degree in paralegal studies and worked in the law field for over 12 years. Currently live near Daytona Beach, Fla.and own a automotive repair shop nearby.

Inspiration

My inspiration comes from my children, for whom I wrote my memoirs, so that my life and the life of my family (for better or worse) will live on for generations to come. My ability to write is a gift from G-d, through my mother, and my desire to write comes from the experiences and circumstances surrounding my life. I have a story; I think it is extraordinary; and I want to tell it.