A humorous, heart-warming and entertaining non-fiction storybook releases a breath of fresh air in these unsettling times. Joellen Bard has reiterated anecdotes from her life and those around her. How long has it been since you played a remembering game yourself? This book will inspire you to think about your relationships with people and animals, your travels, and your funny, iconic and awe-inspiring experiences. Think of the famous people you've met. The author attended high school with Barbra Streisand and spent time with Woody Allen's family. Stories evoke emotions and stories bind the generations. Remember and tell your stories to family and friends.
Joellen Bard holds a BFA degree in painting and education from Pratt Institute and two master's degrees from Brooklyn College. In addition to a long teaching career, she has extensively exhibited her artwork to critical acclaim, and she wrote for
Arts Magazine
. Her book
Tenth Street Days-The Co-ops of the 50s
was cited in the
New York Times
as the impetus for a major art exhibit at NYU's Grey Art Gallery,
Inventing Downtown
, which ran from January to March, 2017. Mainly an art historian and art critic, this is Bard's first foray into storytelling. Enjoy!