A lyrically told, powerful story of a middle-aged woman who has the courage to pursue a long-held dream on her own terms Jenni Ogden, author

We see how history is always coming to tap us on the shoulder, and we have to find ways to cope with it. As the deeper emotional story started unraveling I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” Linda Joy Myers, president of the National Association of Memoir Writers, author

...vividly-told story of a woman fighting to regain her bearings, master a major personal challenge and protect her already-challenged family. Monica Starkman, M.D., author, columnist, psychiatrist

Hard Cider is magical in its rootedness even as it explores the way we seek home and community and the lives of our dreams. Andi Cumbo-Floyd, author

This character gives credit to women who hold their families together by sheer goodwill and small and large acts of love. A book that celebrates family. Caitlin Hicks, author

Hard Cideris a coming of age story for women of a "certain age", finding their own paths when the kids are raised, unlocking their own dreams. Barbara Stark-Nemon woos her readers to fall in love Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, author

With grace and compassion, Stark-Nemon examines the forging of relationships under the pressure of shocking revelations. A deep valuing of connection to land, work, and loved ones emerges from this beautifully written story. Jessica Levine, author