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SUMMARY:Local Author Series with Dr. Arlene Sacks 
LOCATION:Pinecrest Branch\nPinecrest Branch
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DESCRIPTION:Marriage often begins as a dream come true but when faced with
  life's challenges\, do you feel out of step? Join Dr. Arlene Sacks\, auth
 or of "The Alchemy of Love and Marriage: How We Repaired the Cracks and Ce
 mented Our Bond\," for an insightful discussion about relationships. Best 
 for 18 years and older. Registration required. For more information\, cont
 act the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org.\n\n\n.\nhttps://mdpls.l
 ibnet.info/event/12913697
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Author Biography:</strong></p>\n<p
 >Born in New York City\, as a child\, Dr. Arlene Sacks enjoyed the carouse
 l and greenery of Central Park\, playgrounds\, street fairs\, and the city
 's free performances.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;As an adult\, she developed a love for 
 theater\, museums\, and the opportunity for sampling the city's myriad of 
 ethnic foods.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Currently\, Miami is her home. She enjoys the d
 iversity and excitement of the city. Dr. Sacks is involved in the writing 
 community and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of a city that is
  continuously developing and making its mark worldwide.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\
 n<p>Dr. Sacks studied education and psychology during her undergraduate an
 d master's degree programs. In her doctoral studies she focused on educati
 on and behavioral psychology\, as a student of B.F. Skinner's daughter.&nb
 sp\;&nbsp\;She has served as Director of Graduate Programs at St. Thomas U
 niversity and Barry University both in Miami\, FL. Additionally\, she has 
 been the Dean of Doctoral Programs and served as Associate Vice President 
 of Academic Affairs at Union Institute and University\, based in Cincinnat
 i\, OH.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>She has greatly enjoyed being a wife\, mother\, and
  grandmother and has been called a great storyteller.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;This is
  evidenced in her most recent books\, Moving Forward: The Widow's Journey 
 and The Alchemy of Love and Marriage. Moving Forward: The Widow's Journey 
 was named a finalist in the Foreword INDIES\, the National Indie Book Exce
 llence Awards\, and was shortlisted in the 2022 Selfies Awards.&nbsp\;&nbs
 p\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p></p>\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info/event/12913697
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