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Jane Gallagher was born at the height of the baby boom. Her teenage years unfolded in the '60s and '70s as rock and roll set the tensions of the times to music and the Anti-Vietnam War, Civil Rights, Environmental and Women's movements took off. Her fascination with the interdependence of political, cultural and natural systems gave rise to an activist career. A mother of two and grandmother of three, she holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Carleton College in Minnesota and an M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University in Massachusetts. Find more of Jane's writing on her website: reflectionsonlifesillusions.com
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Reflections on Life's Illusions: A Memoir of Culture and Consciousness

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2026 BookFest Award

I was honored to receive a BookFest Award for my memoir. See the link below.

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How to Fall in Love with the Future: A Time Traveller's Guide to Changing the World

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Jane Gallagher liked MICHAEL DOANE's review of Reflections on Life's Illusions: A Memoir of Culture and Consciousness: "Reflections on Life’s Illusions is a lyrical, deeply introspective memoir that blends personal memory with cultural examination in a way that feels both intimate and expansive. Jane Gallagher writes with clarity and emotional intelligence, tracing ho" Read more of this review »
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