Books That Have Impacted You - Story Share Series Part A

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, hostess Jacqui Lents brings back the story share series focusing on books that have impacted listeners' lives. The episode features guests sharing anecdotes and insights about books that shaped and influenced them significantly. Lents co-hosts this episode with Kara Infante from Bookish Flights, exploring various stories, including how books were able to establish connections, enable emotional catharsis, and transform perspectives. If you or someone you know is an active military member, the story from Jessica Guidone is especially moving. Jacqui stressed the value of sharing personal narratives and reflections from books, validating the human experience through shared emotions and struggles. The episode ended with a teaser for the continuation of discussions in the Bookish Flights podcast. Info/links from guest or topic:Marion Agnew:She is a writer and editor, a dual US/Canadian citizen, and she lives and works from a home on Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario.Publications – An essay collection, REVERBERATIONS: A DAUGHTER'S MEDITATIONS ON ALZHEIMER'S, was published by Signature Editions (Winnipeg) in 2019, and her debut novel, MAKING UP THE GODS, was released by Latitude 46 Publishing (Sudbury) in October of 2023.Socials -  She is most active on the Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Threads), where she is @marionagnew. Her website has more background and occasional musings: www.marionagnew.com Link to book - Mrs. Miniver. (upenn.edu)Jessia Guidone:She is an Air Force Reservist, Army spouse, freelancer, and stay-at-home mom who enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.Link to book - Hookah Smoke and Hellfire: Poems from War (The Desert War Collection) https://a.co/d/hzSSLjN Do you have a story idea or thoughts about the episode? Connect with Jacqui at the following.www.JacquiLents.comFB: Jacqui Lents Author FacebookIG: @JacquiLentsYouTube: @JacquiLents Music used for this episode includes –Ratatouille's Kitchen - Carmen María and Edu EspinalfoundAlways – NesralitySimple Gifts - Cooper CannellTearful – Lesfm