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Magical Journey<\/h3>\n

An Apprenticeship in Contentment<\/em><\/h4>\n

\"Katrina<\/a><\/h3>\n

News and Reviews — in print and from around the web<\/strong><\/p>\n

T<\/span>he first time I went to Nashville, my whole book group came along with me — only to have an ice-storm shut down the entire city moments before I was to begin a reading at Ann Patchett’s Parnassus Bookstore.(Fortunately, we were able to reschedule.) The blog entry Ann wrote about Magical Journey<\/strong> and the storm-that-wasn’t made up for any disappointment. Read Ann’s story here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

This review made me bristle<\/strong><\/a> — for about 30 seconds — and then it made me laugh out loud. \u00a0And then it made me want to give HeadButler Jesse Kornbluth<\/strong> a hug and take him out to dinner. \u00a0(My only published review by a GUY, and one of my favorites, ever<\/em>.)<\/p>\n

Priscilla Gilman’s<\/strong> questions pushed me to go deep and reach far. Her provocative interview is here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

I’m always inspired by the personal stories of service and transformation on Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change<\/strong> website. So it was an honor to be asked to contribute; my essay about change is here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Ali Edwards<\/strong> needs no introduction, her fans are legion. I love knowing our readers overlap; here’s what she had to say about Magical Journey<\/strong> on her blog<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Power of Moms<\/strong> is an online gathering place for “deliberate mothers.” Tune in to my podcast with founder April Perry<\/strong> here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Rebuild Your Life Now<\/strong> is an inspiring website for anyone in a time of transition. Loved doing this interview<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

My friend and writing buddy Margaret Roach<\/strong><\/a> and I did a GoodReads<\/strong> chat together and covered a range of topics with readers and friends. It’s all archived here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Magical Journey<\/strong> was an Editor’s Choice<\/strong> pick at the Chicago Tribune<\/strong><\/a> and was featured in People<\/strong><\/a>, too, as a “memoir we can’t put down.”<\/p>\n

Awesomely Awake<\/strong> is a site devoted to “inspiring you to be the parent you want to be.” My interview<\/strong><\/a> with Shawn Leddington Fink<\/strong> is all about keeping it simple, with parenting tips for busy moms.<\/p>\n

VIV Magazine<\/strong>\u00a0 ran a Magical Journey<\/strong> excerpt and a terrific interview<\/strong><\/a>, too.
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The Kitchen Witch<\/strong> always makes me laugh, and she usually inspires me to cook something new, too. What author wouldn’t be thrilled with a review that begins: “You Need This Book. You Do.”<\/strong><\/a>
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I never miss a day of Lindsey Mead’s<\/strong> blog, A Design So Vas<\/strong>t. Her review of Magical Journey<\/strong><\/a> captures the very essence of what I aspired to do.
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Elizabeth Grant Thomas’s<\/strong> exquisite review<\/strong><\/a> reminds me that even though we may be at different places on the journey, we all share a common path.<\/p>\n

The best reviews are the ones that tell a story of their own. I love what Pamela Hunt Cloyd<\/strong> wrote here<\/strong><\/a> about her own mothering journey and how our paths crossed.<\/p>\n

Jena Strong<\/strong> says this piece is NOT a review<\/strong><\/a>. No matter. I can’t imagine a lovelier response to Magical Journey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Bruce Dolin<\/strong> is a kindred spirit, a seeking dad, and a wonderful on-line friend. He paused mid-way through reading to share his thoughts<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Life coach Stacy Curnow<\/strong> helps women identify their sense of purpose. Practical, warm, and wise she is. And a lovely writer, too. Her review at Midwife for your Life is here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Was delighted to have an excerpt from Magical Journey <\/strong>on the Huffington Post<\/strong>. Click here to read it.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

More on the web. . .<\/strong><\/p>\n

*** On “Redefining Success and Celebrating the Ordinary,”<\/strong><\/a> New York Times, June 29, 2012<\/p>\n

*** Chapters of a Life<\/strong>: Author Katrina Kenison’s memoirs have attracted a growing legion of fans with their simple message: “Enjoy the little moments of life before they’re gone.” Smith Alumnae Quarterly, Summer 2010<\/strong><\/a>.(Turn to page 38.)<\/p>\n

*** Lovely to have The Gift of an Ordinaray Day<\/strong> featured on Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change<\/strong> site. Click here<\/strong><\/a> to read my story.<\/p>\n

*** And here is a thoughtful interview in Psychology Today<\/strong><\/a>, with a fellow mom and memoirist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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