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Beth Schulman
Children's Books · Hardcover · Fiction · 30 pages
Young readers will laugh out loud at the
mis-adventures of Rosie, The Practically Perfect Puppy, while learning that nobody is perfect, and that even adults can make mistakes! Mrs. Sable helps readers see the power of admitting a mistake and apologizing. Rosie teaches children that even when they're naughty, they are lovable. Parents and teachers can use this fun and heartfelt story as a launchpad for important discussions on forgiveness and unconditional love.
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"This dazzling and moving memoir is a roller coaster of loss and transition, held together by the reminder that love and family run deeper than we ever imagine. Written in gorgeous prose, this ultimately uplifting tale will have you savoring every page."
Claire Bidwell Smith, author of The Rules of Inheritance.
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Beth and her older sister try desperately to maintain normalcy and order, in the face of uncertainty and confusion. Their young lives are filled with deception and despair at the hands of a narcissistic mother and her abusive boyfriend. Told from Beth’s point of view, the story unfolds with innocence and honesty. The Gold Mailbox captures moments of despair and hope, sadness and humor, sister rivalry and sister love, death and emotional rebirth, abuse and unconditional love. In the end, the story leaves the reader marveling over the healing power of compassion and forgiveness.
More About Beth
Beth is an avid reader of memoir. One of the first memoirs she read in her early twenties was Blackbird by Jennifer Lauck. The story of young Jenny navigating her way through loss and loneliness reminded Beth of her own early childhood struggles. Busy trying to balance her career as a teacher and her life as a young wife and mother, Beth started recording memories
of a childhood she’d worked hard to forget. Her writing was confined to a journal she took out mostly in the summertime when she had a reprieve from teaching. Over many years the journal entries developed into scenes and the scenes into a story.
Beth continues to teach children and adults. She is passionate about creating supportive, creative and literacy rich learning environments. Beth currently lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, Rick. Her memoir, The Gold Mailbox, was released in August 2015. Beth hopes her memoir inspires readers to share their own stories.
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Rosie, the Practically Perfect Puppy, is Schulmans first book written for children. It is a “practically true” story about her two young sons and their puppy. The book is light and fun, filled with vivid and colorful illustrations. Important themes are woven throughout, including making mistakes,
giving apologies and offering forgiveness.
