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sarah e webb's avatar

It’s been awhile since I thought about The Secret Garden but in a strange way I realize it was my first passage to India (so to speak).

Personally I was also a huge fan of Judy Blume!

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

I loved Judy but I saw myself in cranky, angry, lonely Mary, and her transformation through learning to care for the wild Earth gave me tremendous hope for myself.

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sarah e webb's avatar

and this is why i love reading your writing week after week 💛

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Cheryl Strayed's avatar

I 💖 this interview! Asha is so wonderful and wise.

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Thanks, Cheryl. ❤️ Right back at ya.

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sarah e webb's avatar

and to think, you were our tutelary matchmaker 😉

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Susannah Rigg's avatar

Thank you, what a lovely read. I enjoyed getting to know Asha through these fabulous questions and insightful answers!

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sarah e webb's avatar

Thanks Susannah ~ I encourage you to check out Asha’s newsletter. It’s a balm and the bomb 💛

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Thank you, Susannah! Definitely go over and read the twin interview with Sarah in my newsletter. Her answers are equally insightful. ❤️

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Susannah Rigg's avatar

Ooh I will! Thanks for the heads up.

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sarah e webb's avatar

awwww

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