Category Archives: Celebrations

The Rest of the Way book cover

, is now in its second edition with a new subtitle: Healing Barriers Between Gays, Lesbians, and Their Parents. Included in the new edition are Questions for Reflection at the end of each chapter, one set for parents and one set for gay children, to help encourage understanding and initiate a dialog. The book is available in both Kindle and paperback.

Jackowitz has also written her first children’s book, Maya and the Magic Swing. It tells the story of a young girl who goes on a metaphorical journey and along the was discovers that no one is perfect—we all make mistakes and sometimes mistakes can be a way to learn something new—an important message for children in today’s world. The book is the first in a series relating to issues facing children and has sixteen 5 star reviews on Amazon.

Enid Jackowitz has been a psychotherapist for over 18 years and a writer for most of her life.  A seeker, Enid’s journey has guided her to significant personal and spiritual growth.  As a therapist her current areas of specialty are: women’s issues, self-esteem, relationships, and helping gays, lesbians, and their parents resolve their issues

Hayley Schaeffer is the illustrator for Maya and the Magic Swing. She is a remarkably gifted fifteenyearold award-winning artist, who recently won first place in the Florida statewide competition, Relections, “The Magic of Moment.”  

Maya and the Magic Swing Book Cover

 

Philip F. Deaver at Winter Park Library Saturday, April 18th

Philip F Deaver

 

Come out to the Winter Park Library from 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, April 18th for the New Works series, featuring Philip F. Deaver.  You don’t have to pay Rollins tuition to learn from a writing master; just show up at your local library to see how it’s done.

Description:

Experienced authors share strategies for starting, reigniting and/or finishing your written works. This month: Philip F. Deaver will discuss his works: Silent Retreats, How Men Pray, and Forty Martyrs.

Location: 3rd Floor – Melanson Room