On this episode of “613 Books” Podcast, Producer-Host Heather Dean’s guest is Judy Gruen, the author of “Bylines and Blessings: Overcoming Obstacles, Striving for Excellence, and Redefining Success.” Judy says that she writes to find meaning, hope, and laughter in a complicated world. Her first memoir is the acclaimed "The Skeptic and the Rabbi." Just has also written three humor books, one of which is a multiple-award winner.

Judy and Heather discuss a variety of storied vignettes from “Bylines and Blessings,” her early work as a reporter and editor, and eye-opening experience at the elite school of journalism she attended, her lifelong ambitions and the perseverance that has served her well so far throughout her incredible career.

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Show notes:

Featured author interview: Judy Gruen author of “Bylines and Blessings”

To Purchase “Bylines and Blessings” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bylines-Blessings-Overcoming-Excellence-Redefining/dp/B0CPV443SW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YRWCYNESJLB4&keywords=bylines+and+blessings&qid=1702833394&sprefix=%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1

Judy’s website: https://judygruen.com/

Read an excerpt from Bylines and Blessings (PDF): https://judygruen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Bylines-Blessings-Book-Excerpt.pdf

To contact Judy through her website: https://judygruen.com/contact-me/

Judy’s column for Jewish Journal: https://jewishjournal.com/author/judy_gruen/

Judy’s writing on Substack: judygruen.substack.com

Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.com/

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