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Dr. Jessie Voigts is a mom who loves sharing the world with her daughter. She has a PhD in International Education, and is constantly looking for ways to increase intercultural understanding, especially with kids (it's never too young to start!). She has lived and worked in Japan and London, and traveled around the world. Jessie and her family live on a lake in Michigan, enjoying the summers swimming, kayaking, and sailing, and planning travel for the winter months. Jessie is the publisher of WanderingEducators.com, a travel site for global educators. ...more

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	Atraskite Japoniją: japonų gyvenimo menas by D.K. Eyewitness Travel, Brian Ashcraft (Goodreads Author), Rob Goss 4.06 avg rating — 650 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
	The Philippines: 100 Travel Tips by Rissa Gatdula-Lumontad, Jessie Voigts (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	Typisch Japan: Kultur, Tradition und Lebensgefühl by Jessie Voigts (Goodreads Author), Rebecca Hallett, Tim Hornyak 3.61 avg rating — 18 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
	The Definitive Guide To Moving To Southeast Asia: CAMBODIA by Gabrielle Yetter (Goodreads Author), Jessie Voigts (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Brianna Krueger (Editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Bringing the World Home: A Resource Guide to Raising Intercultural Kids by Lillie Forteau, Jessie Voigts (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012	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
	Journeys in Words: Chronicles of Avid Travelers, Volume III by Jessie Voigts (Goodreads Author), Brianna Krueger, Nadia Adusei-Boateng it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013	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
	Journeys in Words: Chronicles of Avid Travelers, vol, 1 by Jessie Voigts (Goodreads Author), Kathryn Blanco, Brianna Krueger it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012	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
	Journeys in Words: Chronicles of Avid Travelers, Volume II by Jessie Voigts (Goodreads Author), Brianna Krueger, Kathryn Blanco it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	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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This Sure Thing

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Jessie said: " I have an extraordinarily important, loving book to share with you today. This Sure Thing, written by Sarah Mayfield and illustrated by Dennis Auth, relates the story of grief and love in a family. The younger brother has passed away, and the older b ...more "

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There are some remarkable places and times in this world that intrigue, inspire, and cause intense fascination. One such place in the US is the Old Southwest. It lives large in our culture, art, history, and traditions. Luckily for us readers, an ext ...more
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Jessie rated a book it was amazing Twinkle of Doubt: A Celestial Bodies Romance by Patricia Leavy (Goodreads Author)	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
This is a stunning book series. I love Tess Lee, Jack, Omar, and all their friends. Shooting Stars Above had my whole heart...and the same was true with this book. These characters tap into something very deeply human. Twinkle of Doubt is a testament ...more
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Jessie rated a book it was amazing Unbalanced Ledger by Mitch Ryan	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
This novel offers a thoughtful exploration of moral choice in times of political uncertainty, confronting the conflict between personal integrity and institutional allegiance. As Tommy’s journey unfolds from detached observer to engaged participant, ...more
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There are many reasons to love this book: the beautifully written story, the poems that resonate, the photos and art that bring history alive, the joy that emanates from the very pages, and the story of finding oneself and finding home. Whether you an ...more
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Jessie rated a book it was amazing WinterTide: Survive and Thrive in the Year's Coldest, Darkest Season by Brette Sember (Goodreads Author)	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
Do you already look forward winter, or are you just one book away from loving it? If it's the latter, I've got THE book for you! WinterTide: Survive and Thrive in the Year's Coldest, Darkest Season, is a love letter to winter in all its glory. Writte ...more
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“The voice of the sea speaks to the soul.”
― Kate Chopin, The Awakening

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“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
From an Irish headstone”
― Richard Puz, The Carolinian

tags: death, death-and-love, death-of-a-loved-one, eternal-love, healing, healing-the-past, heartache-love, heartbreak, love-hurts, memorial, memories, memory

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“There could have been no two hearts so open, no tastes so similar, no feelings so in unison”
― Jane Austen, Persuasion

tags: feelings, hearts, love, waiting

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message 3: by William

Nov 17, 2008 11:01AM

Hey Dancing Diamond
Look forward to talking books
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message 2: by Jessie

Jan 28, 2008 11:19AM

hi natalie! glad to connect! i really enjoyed reading your story and left a review. thank you for leading me there! good luck!!

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message 1: by Nattalia

Jan 28, 2008 10:21AM

Thank you, Jessie...
First, for becoming my "friend" on GoodReads
and second, for your recommendations re: historical fiction. I love historical fiction, too. In fact, I am writing the third book in a series about the Rocky Mountains from 1840 to the present day. It's great fun. I love doing the research and then layering it into a family "love" story. Not so much the romance genre, but more the history of love and commitment through out several generations.
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~Natalie Neal

PS...My first novel is currently in the semi-finals for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. I would appreciate your supportive feedback if you have the time to go to:BEST IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD

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