WHAT:

Enjoy the lively spirits of these talented, mainly first-time book authors, as they read selections from their early and more recent days. You’ll hear stories on everything from great grape fiascos to wars…touching, comic, tender, frightening, insightful memories narrated in the distinctive voices of Angelenos originally from India, Hungary, South Africa, Poland and the U.S.

The authors will sign autographs and join the crowd for ice cream. Music will accompany the readings.
 

BACKGROUND

Authors include Kay Roberts, newly minted 70+ stand-up comic of “Winkie” above;  world renowned South African artist Andre van Zijl,  who contributed illustrations for our book, along with excepts from his autobiography-in-progress; Jane Madeline, “Great Grape Fiasco” lady who transports the reader back in time with her delightful stories of growing up in America; Eliza Crawford, who with her prominent husband dealt with Nak (snake) fairs, gold and silver smugglers, lions and much more in British India; Sophie Chudacoff, 93 year old dynamo of the Orient Express tale – a still active, major City of Hope fund raiser; David Brooks, who grew up in Poland and writes of chilling events foreshadowing his days in concentration camps, Howard Westley, WWII pilot/beekeeper/musician, plus other unique writers, each with compelling tales to share.  

Readers’ comments about Stories From The Heart, Vol. 2, “These words are alive!  The stories are so honest, they’re refreshing!  Profound, and utterly charming.” Ms. G.S., a long time member of arts boards in Los Angeles  “This book is so good.  The Pawprints Writing Club creates a sense of community, which people lack these days.  People get to tell their stories … And the book is beautiful!”  Diane Slade, artist and therapist, Napa CA.  Stories From The Heart, Vol. 2, was written by members of Ina Hillebrandt’s Pawprints Writing Club in Los Angeles.