Behind the Mask - Softcover

Forrest, Laurie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1039181120 ISBN 13: 9781039181120

Publisher: FriesenPress, 2024

Synopsis

Behind the Mask is a collection of biographical short stories from writer Laurie Forrest depicting her life as a transplant from Winnipeg, MB, Canada, to California. Spanning from Forrest's own childhood to her adult life and having her own children and grandchildren, this memoir offers relatable stories of growing up, adapting to a new setting, the power of running, and much more. An honest and compelling portrait of the world from the 1950s to 2020 through the human perspective of one woman's life, Behind the Mask invites you to join Forrest on the journey of a lifetime.

About this title

About the Author

Laurie Forrest was born in Winnipeg, MB, but soon moved with her family to Venice, California, where she grew up. She later moved to Santa Monica, where she has lived for most of her life. She lives there now with her husband Larry.

Feeling saddened by the lack of written stories of the lives of her family members, Laurie was driven to begin recording the lives of her grandchildren and eventually her own life. She further honed her skills in a memoir writing class and a writing club, and has previously had works published in the Santa Monica College collaborative journal, "The Ongoing Moment: Literature and Art from SMC Emeritus."

In addition to writing, Laurie enjoys being active, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Edition details

• Publisher: FriesenPress
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1039181120
• ISBN 13: 9781039181120
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 114