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Podcast Interview with Author and Educator Arlene Sacks on Grief, Marriage, and Writing
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Educator and author Arlene Sacks discussed her books on widowhood and marriage, sharing practical approaches to navigating grief and the daily responsibilities that follow a spouse's death. She also spoke about the realities of long-term marriage and her transition into writing fiction.
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The discussion provides practical strategies for handling administrative burdens and decision-making after the loss of a spouse, alongside insights into maintaining long-term relationships.
Key Facts
- Arlene Sacks is an educator, behaviorist, and author who was featured on Episode 40 of The Miami Book Hub.
- She wrote the book Moving Forward: The Widow’s Journey after the death of her husband, Howard, following 47 years of marriage.
- The book incorporates the personal accounts of 13 other widows from various backgrounds.
- Sacks also authored The Alchemy of Love & Marriage, which explores the difficulties and maintenance of long-term relationships using the Japanese art concept of kintsugi.
- She follows a strict writing schedule of five and a half hours a day, Monday through Sunday, and is currently working on her third book, a romance novel.
Who's Mentioned
PersonArlene Sacks“Guest on the podcast, educator, behaviorist, and author of books on widowhood an”OrganizationArleneSacks.com“Website for learning more about Arlene Sacks and her books.”otherMoving Forward: The Widow’s Journey“Book written by Arlene Sacks featuring the experiences of 13 widows.”PersonHoward Sacks“Arlene Sacks's late husband.”otherThe Alchemy of Love & Marriage“Book written by Arlene Sacks about navigating the challenges of a long marriage.”OrganizationThe Miami Book Hub“Podcast hosting the interview.”OrganizationTheMiamiBookHub.com“Website for the podcast.”OrganizationSouth Florida Writers Association“Organization through which the podcast host and Arlene Sacks met.”