Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 12:00 AM
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First Person: My mother's house
Original post made on Nov 26, 2019
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 12:00 AM
Comments (5)
a resident of Portola Valley: Westridge
on Nov 26, 2019 at 5:52 pm
Hugs !!
a resident of another community
on Nov 27, 2019 at 8:56 am
I don't know what to say other than "thank you." What a lovely, moving tribute to the author's mother and to all those who welcome us in their homes unannounced. This is a must read for anyone who has ever loved and lost, and isn't that all of us?
Donia Bijan is a gem.
a resident of another community
on Nov 28, 2019 at 8:21 pm
Such a beautiful and moving tribute to Donia Bijan's mother. This is a must read.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 29, 2019 at 12:00 am
What a lovely and moving tribute. It elegantly says so much about universal themes: home, connection, love, longing... and also about the author, her mother, her family, her son. Illustrates beautifully that although our loved ones may not be here in person, they are still right beside/inside us.
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Nov 29, 2019 at 8:00 pm
I am going to purchase this book tomorrow. Having lost my 96 year old mother six months ago, I have not doubt that this book will resonate with me as did her last novel, The last Days of Cafe Lila. Donia Bijan is a treasure, from her treasured Palo Alto restaurant, La mi Donia to her writing.
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