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Wow. I have never seen someone distill those plot lines down in such a beautiful way. I see now how it applies to not only writing but also across my life. Thank you as always Jane, for giving us all much to think about through sharing such a brilliant essay from Lauren.

Alice 💚

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Mesa! I agree, I was also pondering the plot lines of my life! ❤️

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Beautiful!! In other words, life, relationships and identity are complex. I couldn’t agree more! Your novel sounds intriguing. I would love to write “Alice”, but I am in Canada :( I very much enjoyed reading this essay and am inspired by it! Thank you.

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Imola!! I will double check on the shipping to Canada. If it's possible, I'll add you to the giveaway!

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Thank you Jane!

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Those graphs!! Alice:)

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They are sooooo you!! Glad you enjoyed them!

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As a thrice divorced family therapist, now long singled, your statement about doing one’s work on oneself before marrying is so honest and insightful and immeasurably helpful. We should share this with our children.

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Oh, I love this! I agree! Glad you enjoyed Lauren's beautiful essay!

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My favorite line: “the stories of our relationships form the essence of our lives”….poetic, vital, and the very heart of the story. Well done!

I’m in California, hope shipping is available here…Alice

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Debbie! Alas, the giveaway happened on July 22nd. 🌸

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What a thoroughly engaging and informative essay. I loved loved loved the graphs and the thoughtful weaving of ideas about content and context and structure and language. All of it. Thank you, Jane, for offering this. And for “introducing” me to Lauren and her work. Also, Alice.😊

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Hi Elise! I'm so glad you enjoyed the essay!

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LOVE THESE GRAPHS.

Alice

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They're pretty wonderful!

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Absolutely beautiful.

Alice <3

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Delilah!

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Grief, yes. I need to read this book.

Alice ❤️

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Grief, yes. I need to read this book.

Alice ❤️

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Grief, yes.

Alice ❤️

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Alice.

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I appreciate these three arcs as I’m writing something about adultery with ultimate, long-fought reconciliation. I’d love to read “Alice.”

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I’m glad it was helpful, Paulla! Your book sounds intriguing!

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"In moments such as these, the veil of reality is momentarily lifted. Something tender and true breaks through." The veil, such a beautiful essay.

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I love that quote! I’m glad you enjoyed the essay, Trish!

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Love the graphs and the plots. Alice

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I'm so glad!

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Definitely topics that lure me in. Would love a signed copy!

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I'm glad you enjoyed it, Bonnie!

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