Stockton, a first-generation American boomer, recounts her life as a series of vignettes that begin with her mother’s escape from Europe before WWII and end with her own escape from a stifling marriage. Stockton's story is a meditation on the meaning of survival, the importance of family, and the power of self-discovery. With humor and heart, she explores the challenges and triumphs of a life lived in the shadow of history.Too Much of Nothing: Notes on Feminism, Identity, and Womanhood, is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost or alone. It is a story of hope and resilience, a reminder that it is never too late to start over    ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hale and hearty child of the Adirondacks Carla Stockton lived at the base of a mountain and went to school across-town, which meant that she walked to school every day, through the ice and snow, rain and sleet, uphill both ways. And that forced her to dedicate herself to the art of perseverance. After spending her youth and young adulthood babysitting then raising her own children, teaching English, directing youth theater, writing for New England publications, she left the comfort of the Connecticut suburbs to re-create her life. Today, she has earned an M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction from Columbia University and is building a portfolio of freelance publications, of blog site entries, and speaking engagements.Learn More at https://www.dkpwriter.com/indiereadsaloudseasonfour

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