Essays by Jane

Essays by Jane

Personal essays by veteran interviewer Jane Ratcliffe

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A Place to Stay, Untouched by Death

After my mom's death, I considered the role everyday objects play in a good death.

Nov 9 •

What Will We Do for Fun Now?

My parents survived World War II and the Blitz just fine … didn’t they? An essay by me on intergenerational war trauma

Oct 19 •

Run All The Way And Dodge The Shrapnel

Read an excerpt from my new novel, a sweeping tale about England's unpopular peace movement during WWII, intergenerational war trauma, love, hope…

Aug 24 •

The heart can hold both love and grief: brain injury, a neighbor's dog, and my slow path toward healing.

Jun 22 •

The Blessing Room

I Thought I Was No Fun, Then I Received A Surprising Text

Apr 20 •

Now I Am Become Loneliness: On Inheriting The Lonely Gene

Hello Beyonders! This week’s essay is written by me. It’s about loneliness. After my head injury, my life changed dramatically—and I became acquainted…

Jan 26 •

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