Speaking at Gloucester’s Rotary Club
What is Rotary? i am quoting from from the Rotary International website: “Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our...
Book Clubs
According to the New York Times reports, about five million people belong to a book club in the United States. A book club is a group of people who share their love of reading. They read the same book on a timeline they have established and then meet to discuss...
Grateful in January!
My Greek Books: Top picks Each year, I read about 50 books, most by authors of Greek descent or those I refer to as PhilHellenes—they write about Greeks, Greece, or set their books in Greece. Their love for our homeland really shines through. I typically don’t like to...
Happy New Year
My best wishes for good health, peace of mind, joy, and happiness in the new year. I did not think I would have anything else to say about December, but I can’t help but write about this exciting time of year. I make it my goal to deck the halls and finish all the...
With Gratitude
As the end of 2023 approaches, I want to express my gratitude to my friends and relatives who have been on my taxi ride for the past ten months. Many of you joined my journey way before the release of Taxi to America and stayed for the ride. To my readers-Thank you...
The National Herald more
I was thrilled to see Taxi to America on the list for Holiday gift giving. Thank you to the National Herald and to Eleni Sakellis for choosing it. c
2023 End of Year Holidays
I am picking up in October. Halloween is the buzz of the month, but? What’s with all the Christmas decorations? I know I’m not the only one who feels the rush of holidays. “Wait a minute, we still have Thanksgiving before Christmas” is a familiar comment. The trend of...
Thankful in November Part III of III
Giving thanks beyond Thanksgiving! The Saturday following Thanksgiving was another rewarding event for everyone involved. I am grateful to Elaine Zetes, Toni Baer, and the members of the North Shore Hellenic Women’s Guild (NSHWG) for inviting me to speak about my...
Thankful in November Part II
November 17 and 18 brought the 2023 Hellenic American Women’s Council (HAWC) conference to Boston. Building up to this weekend was exciting and a bit stressful for me. Exciting because I felt honored to be one of four speakers on the panel. Nervous because it was the...
Thankful in November!
Wow, it’s December 14 already! Before I go into the Christmas mode I will reflect back on November. It was such a busy, wonderful rewarding month for me as an author. November is associated with Thanksgiving but before I could...
Incredibly Powerful Memoir
Cathy Brown An incredibly powerful memoir of a young girl whose family is torn apart by tragedy and almost unbearable heartache. Stella’s convoluted journey from Greece to America had continued challenges, yet she perseveres. She was one brave little girl and became a...
Would be a Great Movie
August 14, 2023 Gail This autobiography brings readers closer to learning about immigration and its influence on family generations. There is a great deal to learn about life in Greece - historical, geographical, and political as well as the influences of family...
Φθινοπωρινό πρόγραμμα για το Taxi to America
Το Taxi to America βρίσκεται σε ιδιωτική περιοδεία τον Σεπτέμβριο και τον Οκτώβριο. Ωστόσο, τον Νοέμβριο, εκτός από ιδιωτικές δεσμεύσεις, υπάρχουν τρεις εκδηλώσεις ανοιχτές στο κοινό. Θα ήθελα πολύ να σας δω σε μία ή περισσότερες από αυτές τις εκδηλώσεις. Το Σάββατο 4...
Fall schedule for Taxi to America
Taxi to America is on a private tour in September and October. However, in November, besides private engagements, there are three events open to the public. I would love to see you at one or more of these events. On Saturday November 4 at the Taxiarchae Greek...
Now that you read the book,
Thank you for reading my book. Please take a few minutes to leave a review. It doesn’t have to be long. A sentence or two. Just tell potential readers what you think, how you feel about Taxi to America. How did it resonate with you? Could you identify with it? Was It...
Compelling
A touching story of a child torn from all she knew and how she overcame this trauma with persistence and courage. Stella tells the story of hardships that she met with determination and grit. She shows us that her solid foundation of love and support from her family...
Incredible journey
From start to finish, “Taxi to America” takes you on an incredible journey, not only to destinations, but also on a personal introspective of the author’s awe-inspiring life. A must read. Reader7777
Enthralled
Taxi to America is a true story about two sisters who were orphaned and separated at a very early age. Though separated, the love Stella and her sister had, lead to a reunion later on in life. The book will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Dorothea Demakes
Loved it
I just finished the book and LOVED it! …I cried …..You are one powerhouse of a woman! Congratulations,! Cathy White Brown
Hard to put down
It was hard to put down - it was riveting and so well written - you really made your story come alive! Gail Thompson