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At Hotel Bel Air on Monday, July 8th
I had a wonderful time yesterday at Literary Affairs’ Books & Breakfast event at Hotel Bel Air. Many thanks to Julie Robinson for organizing it, Hotel Bel Air for hosting and especially the big crowd who came out to talk, buy books and have their books autographed! The last time I went to Bel Air, I was a month away from delivering my daughter (now 14!). My husband and I left our four year old son with my step-sister and had a last fling. The staff was attentive, the food marvelous and the atmosphere too romantic for words. That January night we had the steaming, lit, oval-shaped pool all to ourselves. This was my first trip back since then and since the terrific renovation. The hotel may be spruced up and more modern feeling but the charm and attentiveness of the staff has remained as wonderful as ever.
While we spent a lot of time talking about Chanel Bonfire yesterday, we also spent a lot of time talking about my and readers’ difficult relationships with their mothers–many of whom seem like they might give Georgann Rea a run for her money. As you can imagine, I spent a lot of time over the years learning how to deal with my relationship with my mother–through therapy and books–and I’ve come across a plethora of strategies. It was a great experience being able to hear others’ stories and swap ideas and book titles with those still trying to work things out. Thank you all for sharing.
If you can’t make it to a Chanel Bonfire event, I am also Skyping with Book Groups who are reading Chanel. Just email me at chanelbonfire@gmail.com and we can schedule a time.
If you are part of big group or association and would like me to come speak about Chanel and the challenges of dealing with difficult, challenging or just plain toxic mothers, click on the Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau button on the right.
If you are part of big group or association and would like me to come speak about Chanel and the challenges of dealing with difficult, challenging or just plain toxic mothers, click on the Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau button on the right.
