My Life in Books is an occasional feature on Random Things Through My Letterbox
I've asked authors to share with us a list of the books that are special to them and have made a lasting impression on their life.

I took part in the Blog Tour for her last book, The Last Embrace (published in the US as The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach), in August of last year.
Here's a taster from my review:
" The Last Embrace is a compelling, expertly written story of love during World War II. A really engrossing story with excellently drawn characters."
My Life In Books ~ Pam Jenoff
"Are books your entire frame of reference?" a colleague chidingly asked me a few months back. Pretty much, yes. And I've done this before: of favourite World War II novels, favourite authors, etc. But My Life In Books? Well, that's hard. Here are just a few:




Writing Down The Bones by Natalie Goldberg I discovered this book nearly twenty years ago when I was living in Poland and dreaming of being a writer. I didn't know quite how to get started. Goldberg's Zen approach to writing, where you keep your hand moving without stopping to allow your inner editor to criticise, really broke me open as a writer.
Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr Seuss Cliche? Perhaps. But ever since I started reading it to my three small children, I find myself thinking back to the words of wisdom in this book whenever I am down or lost or confused. The message is timeless.
P.S. Did I mention I could make this whole list about children's books??
Pam Jenoff ~ May 2016


She is a graduate of Cambridge Penn Law and The George Washington University and previously worked as a diplomat for the State Department, a political appointee at the Pentagon and an attorney at a large firm and in-house.
She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and three children where, in addition to writing, she teaches law school.
Her next novel, The Orphan's Tale, will be out in February 2017.
Find out more about Pam and her writing at www.pamjenoff.com
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Great post Anne. As soon as I read The Last Embrace I went out and purchased Pam's back catalogue, they are still on my tbr but I will get to them and I know they will be a pleasure to read x
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