{"product_id":"follow-the-dot-by-dorothy-h-killackey-9781970901368","title":"Follow the 'Dot'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFollow the Dot\u003c\/em\u003e traces the journey of Dot as she explores her experiences, feelings, and observations from the past—like connecting the dots—in search of understanding why her mother never loved her. A former teacher, mother of four, and active volunteer, Dot recalls personal and sometimes sad times, highlighting the individuals from her past who inspired, guided, and comforted her. She also shares stories of those she has \"reached out to\" during their life adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDorothy Killackey holds a BA Degree in Psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University, and was awarded two professional Master’s Degrees in \"Childhood Education\" and \"Adult Education\" from Western Connecticut University, both Cum Laude. Additionally, she received certification from Yale as an \"Educational Examiner.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an accomplished author, she has written three books in her \"Musings\" series published by Amazon. In her eighties, Dorothy became a columnist, writing short stories for The Putnam News Times, a newspaper in Putnam County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Pittsburgh, PA, and educated in New York City, Dorothy has cultivated hobbies in baking, crocheting, and piano playing. Her contributions include donating dozens of her home-crocheted \"lap robes\" for comforting seniors and \"baby blankets\" for the needy. Moreover, she has devoted over twenty years to accompanying the \"dancer\/singer\" group from The Putnam County Office for the Aging on piano, entertaining at local nursing homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspiration from her psychologist daughter encouraged her to pen more \"personal stories,\" resulting in the creation of \u003cem\u003eFollow the Dot\u003c\/em\u003e. Since turning 90, Dorothy has taught four short-story classes to the public, motivating others to express their thoughts and feelings. For more information, you can visit her website at: \u003ca href=\"mailto:Killackeydot@comcast.net\"\u003eKillackeydot@comcast.net\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934030381292,"sku":"9781970901368","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781970901368-follow-the-dot.jpg?v=1783891255","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/follow-the-dot-by-dorothy-h-killackey-9781970901368","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}