Author Barbara Helen Berger reads a selection from "Vigil", a collection of vignettes about standing with Women in Black. This story honors the season. Barbara is author/artist of "Grandfather Twilight", the classic for children.
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Barbara has been standing with Women in Black <http://www.womeninblack.org> since the invasion of Iraq began. She has been writing about the experience in personal vignettes as well as giving readings and producing artwork in a series called "Holding Peace". Find her web site at http://bhberger.com and see her children's books at your local independent bookstore or library.
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