BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System X-WR-CALNAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fc9864f3-e9b8-48ba-b8e3-3641dea1334b SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260727T113805Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T153000 SUMMARY:Local Author Series with Dr. Arlene Sacks LOCATION:Kendall Branch\nKendall Branch X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kendall Branch;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=10;X-TITLE=Kendall Branch:geo:25.6854733,-80.3505956 GEO:25.6854733;-80.3505956 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 305-279-0520 or abreul@mdpls.org. Ages18 yrs.+\n\n\n.\nh ttps://mdpls.libnet.info/event/12931271 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Author Biography:

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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. \; \;As an adult\, she developed a love for theater\, museums\, and the opportunity for sampling the city's myriad of ethnic foods. \; \;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. \; \;

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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\; \;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. \;

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She has greatly enjoyed being a wife\, mother\, and grandmother and has been called a great storyteller. \; \;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. \;&nbs p\; \;

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