Book review: Finding joy in lifeâs every stage. Even the tough, tender end Author Jo Owens, a care aide for more than 20 years, captures the skill and tenderness of caring for someone at the end of life in direct, unvarnished prose
Author of the article: Michelle Cyca
Publishing date: Apr 06, 2021  â¢Â 3 hours ago  â¢Â 2 minute read  â¢Â Jo Owensâ debut novel A Funny Kind of Paradise, rosy but not saccharine, lifts a curtain that weâre afraid to look behind. Photo by DON CRAIG
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The book A Funny Kind of Paradise is told from the point of view of a stroke survivor living in a long-term care facility. NPR s Scott Simon speaks with debut novelist Jo Owens.
Celebrate International Women s Day With Funny Women Around The World
The event features familiar Funny Women faces, including Sarah Keyworth and Sooz Kempner, will keep audiences laughing no matter when they tune in.by BWW News Desk
To celebrate International Women s Day, leading female comedy community Funny Women is running the inaugural Funny Women Around The World. This exciting and hilarious virtual free event will showcase comedy and entertainment from every corner of the globe to launch the Funny Women Awards. Taking place over a continuous 12-hour stream on Twitch, this curated programme of brand new regional talent and familiar Funny Women faces, including Sarah Keyworth and Sooz Kempner, will keep audiences laughing no matter when they tune in.