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Nina Badzin's avatar

So great to read your follow up thoughts here on the Cup of Jo piece. And I agree on the comments there-- yes so thoughtful and worthy of tons of discussion.

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

Nina! Thank you for reading - I know you probably got the same advice vis a vis the comments section

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Jojo B's avatar

Daisy! I LOVVVVEEEED your book. It really rocked my world and made me think about that period of my life in a hard but healing way and it was just… tremendous. Found my way to your newsletter via Cup of Jo. So glad to have found it!

I’m heading out for a trip with just my daughters, no husband for spring break which on the surface feels like… all work, no play, but I think to your point - even removing ONE stakeholder can open up different possibilities, even if it is another functioning adult.

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

Oh gosh thank you for this!! And yes- just removing one person from the mix changes things completely! Have a great trip!! PS I bet your daughters step up in some vague and not so vague way with you the only adult

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Kate's avatar

Day was such a gorgeous novel. I love Michael Cunningham. His spare style is so captivating. I recently read We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman, and now I’m obsessed with her writing! I’ll have to pick up Sandwich!

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

I love the structure of Day! And you will absolutely love Sandwich- another winner!

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Jojo B's avatar

Kate - do you read Catherine Newman’s substack? It’s a DELIIIIGHT.

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Kate's avatar

Yes, I just recently subscribed! Looking forward to reading more from her there!

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