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DR. AVRAHAM PERLMUTTER and ALAN GELB
with Host Alicia Sedwick
Dr. Perlmutter with his daughter Keren Perlmutter, who researched and edited the book.
DR. AVRAHAM PERLMUTTER‘s inspiring autobiography, Determined, follows one remarkable individual as he outwits the Nazis, fights to establish the State of Israel, and overcomes every obstacle standing in his way.
The book has been named a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, and was declared a finalist in the “Autobiography” category at both the Beverly Hills Book Awards 2015 and the Indie Excellence Book Awards 2015. It was also an Honorable Mention Award Winner in the “Biography/Autobiography/Memoir” category at the Los Angeles Book Festival 2015, the San Francisco Book Festival 2015, and the Beach Book Festival, 2015. Learn more here.
From Woodstock to Watergate to the walk on the moon, renowned writing coach ALAN GELB is a Baby Boomer through and through – and proud to be part of a generation that has embraced experimentation, individualism, and activism. The 75 million people that make up the mammoth group of “Baby Boomers” (close to 40% of the nation’s population) has been largely invested in holding age at bay and truly experiencing life, but at a certain point, the time for reflection will come, and with recent phenomena like Death Cafés and Death Over Dinner (both featured on NPR), the dialogue around the third act is rapidly expanding.
In his latest book, Having the Last Say: Capturing Your Legacy in One Small Story, the author takes on the challenge of making sense of life in its third act by helping his readers organize memories and milestones, making the rich and timeless tradition of life review and authentic storytelling accessible to those who have never considered themselves “writers.” Akin to the ethical wills that have long been an element of Jewish tradition, these “last says” are short narratives of 500-1000 words, reflecting on the people, actions, and events that have shaped the writer’s life and values. They can be delivered orally in the author’s honor, kept as a keepsake by family, or simply stashed away – a personal valedictory.
Engaging in life review can have significant benefits, helping people gain greater clarity about their life experiences while combating the anxiety and chaos that can often take over in this last stage of life. Learn more here.
