Jackie

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Janet Benton Hi, Jackie, So pleased to get your note and learn of your lifelong dedication to babies and children. The painting, from 1906, is by an American named Gari Melchers (full name Julius Garibaldi Melchers), who lived from 1860 to 1932. The painting speaks to me, too. He painted other mothers and babies, too, with reverence. He taught and helped lead art schools in Europe, then came to the U.S. with his wife and set up a home in Virginia. She donated the home to the Commonwealth of Virginia, and it's now a museum with estteemed gardens. I hope to visit one day! :-) Janet

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Not a mother and unfortunately physically unable and was just SO moved by the powerful descriptions in the book. You definitely transformed your love on to paper for me to experience and I so appreciate that! Any idea when your next book will be out?

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Kathi DiMenna asked Janet Benton:

Dear Janet, Would you consider being a speaker for my Book Club? We are located in the East Falls section of Philadelphia and we are looking for speakers for our 2017-2018 meetings. If you are interested please email me at kadimenna@aol.com I will send more information after I hear from you. Sincerely, Kathi DiMenna

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