Award winning author to visit Chop Suey Books on September 11.
Do you or someone you know have allergies?
What about DOZENS of allergies!
Sandra Beasley who is a poet, essayist, editor and author, knows exactly what it’s like to have dozens of allergies. At one point, she thought she might just have to live her life in a bubble and thought of herself as “Allergy Girl”. After all, being allergic to dairy, egg, soy, beef, shrimp, cucumbers, mango, macadamias, cashews, swordfish, mustard, mold, dust, grass, tree pollen, cigarette smoke, dogs, rabbits……and the list goes on — she decided to turn her allergies into something useful.
Writing is Therapeutic
Beasley thrives in the world that at one time seemed so foreboding to her. She has written an insightful book to help others who suffer from allergies too. “Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life” is a memoir and cultural history of food allergy. As an award-winning author, Beasley turns everyday events into an incredible story of inspiration, hope and entertainment for those who know how difficult it can be to have allergies.
You don’t want to miss Beasley on September 11, 2011 in Richmond at Chop Suey Books, 2913 West Cary Street from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. She’ll read aloud from her book and will share messages about raising children with a healthy awareness of allergy without letting it be the focal point of life. It’s all about balance in life and knowing how to handle allergies.
Meet the Author
Beasley's books are insightful and entertaining.
As kids and parents struggle with allergies, this is the perfect book and the perfect time to meet this incredible author. Allergies are nothing to laugh about, but Beasley offers an insightful look at allergies in a witty way. She knows allergies can be life-threeatening, but she also knows that we must learn to thrive in spite of them.
Listen to what some important authorities have to say about her work:
- “Honest and amusing.” – Washington Post
- “Intelligent and witty…enthralling…thoughtful and well-written.” – Publishers Weekly
- “A witty, sobering account of living with life-threatening food allergies.” – People
Visit Chop Suey Books on September 11 and add your own critique to her work. It will be a great way to celebrate life in spite of allergies.
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