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When I read your story about making amends with your sister, I recognized my sister and me. We drive each other crazy and haven't spoken for years. I'd like to make amends but I doubt if my sister wants to hear from me. I so envy women whose sisters are their best friends! What's your advice? [more]

You often speak and write about overcoming depression. What made you decide to go public, when so many people are ashamed to admit that mental illness has touched their lives? [more]

Your only child is a son, yet you write about the mother/daughter bond. Are you sorry that you never had a daughter? [more]

Your mother and your sister both wrote memoirs. Now you've joined the family business with your own memoir, My Mother's Daughter. Why did you choose to write another book about the Maynard family instead of an original story? [more]

I'm a high school student and aspiring journalist making plans for university. Should I major in English or journalism? [more]

You and your sister have written frankly about the difficulties between you. I'm the mother of two young daughters whose relationship is full of pain. I have tried to mitigate my older daughter's rage and resentment but seemingly to no avail. Do you wish your mother had done something to lessen the pain between you and your sister? Am I unknowingly adding to my daughters' pain? [more]

Years ago I lent my copy of Raisins and Almonds to someone and never got it back. How can I replace it? I don't see your mother's books anywhere. [more]

You've had a difficult childhood and a history of depression. Did you write your book to get it off your chest? [more]

You've been able to combine career and motherhood. How did you balance your life? [more]

Your mother was a formidable character and a tough critic. What would she think of My Mother's Daughter? [more]