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Dede Montgomery

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Dede Montgomery is a 6th generation Oregonian, published author, blogger and retired Safety and Health Professional. She is a thoughtful and introspective author whose work blends personal narrative, historical reflection, and social awareness. Dede often writes with a deep connection to place, particularly the Pacific Northwest. Her storytelling is rooted in a sense of identity, family legacy, and the broader human experience.

Dede writes multiple genres including literary fiction, memoir and non-fiction. Her books include her October 2025 A MAP OF HER OWN, a dual timeline work of contemporary/historical fiction. Other books include FROM FIRST BREATH TO LAST: A STORY ABOUT LOVE, WOMANHOOD, AND AGING (memoir, 2024); HUMANITY'S GRACE ("novel ...more

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	Beyond the Ripples 4.15 avg rating — 20 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Humanity's Grace 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Music Man 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From First Breath to Last: A Story About Love, Womanhood and Aging 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Then, Now, and In-Between: Place, Memories, and Loss in Oregon it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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