Join us for a fascinating and enlightening conversation with debut author Debby Show as she discusses her book, Paper Roses. The book explores Show’s real history and intimate truths as she grapples with the effects of generational trauma and with her experiences as the sister, and victim, of a rather infamous public figure. That said, this is not a book about her sister’s exploits; instead, it explores their mutual family history – through several viewpoints – and traces how trauma can leave a lasting legacy.  The story has been fictionalized, but the emotions it evokes bear the weight of deeper truths.

You can reach Debby Show at [email protected], or through her website at 

debbyshow.com

Some of the books we mention on the podcast include:  

• The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

• Stone Soup, by Marcia Brown

• The Nancy Drew Series, by Carolyn Keene

• The Bobbsey Twins Series, by Laura Lee Hope

• Maus I and Maus II, by Art Spiegelman  (and here is a link to our episodes:Maus Part 1 (Why It’s Banned) and  Maus Part 2 (Close Reading).