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Harp Press is the publishing company that handles publication and distribution for author and poet Genevieve Smith Whitford. Genevieve Smith Whitford's books include Queen Anne's Lace, The Sound of the Harp, and Autumn Sun: The Bright Side of Aging, the last of which was designed by Kaleidoscope Publishing in 2002. Please contact Harp Press directly for any book orders, inquiries about Genevieve Smith Whitford as an author or speaker, or permissions. To contact Harp Press by mail, address: To contact Harp Press by phone: Please note that Harp Press does not provide an e-mail contact address. About Genevieve Smith Whitford's books . . .Author and public speaker Genevieve Smith Whitford writes of birth and death, love and hate, growing up and growing old. Her books are a celebration of life and a coming to terms with life. "The most surprising truth I have discovered," writes Genevieve Whitford, "is that the late years can be the best time of your life. You feel strong and confident as never before and you are free at last to be yourself." In her newest book, Autumn Sun: The Bright Side of Aging, Genevieve explores the challenges and surprising benefits of aging. Each page offers an insight into growing older, from welcoming grandchildren to losing a spouse. Autumn Sun is an invigorating, positive resource for dealing with life as a senior. Queen Anne's Lace, Ms. Whitford's first book, was originally published in 1982 and has a long publishing history, including publication by Macmillan Publishers. In the foreword, Genevieve says: "My poems grow from an inner need to deal with ordinary human experience, to bring it forth, to see it whole, to give it form and meaning." Indeed, a familiar remark from Genevieve's readers is that she puts into poetry what everyone feels but few could express. The Sound of the Harp was published in 1987. This collection features more honest depictions of common emotions and experiences, and the included poems are even more thought-provoking and challenging. Ms. Whitford offers "Erotica," a depiction of sexuality as a wife; "To a Child Stillborn," a rumination on sacrifice; and "The Hospital," a cold description of medical care, among many other verses. Every reflection rings true for the reader.
About Genevieve Smith Whitford . . .At 90 years young, Genevieve Whitford has spent over 20 years self-publishing her books and speaking to various kinds of organizations. Genevieve grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. She majored in philosophy at Northwestern University and was editor of the humor magazine. She married George Whitford and moved to suburban Philadelphia, where they raised five children. After moving to Madison, Wisconsin, Genevieve started writing while in her sixties. Her first book Queen Anne's Lace sold to Macmillan. Her books have spoken to people who tell her that she says what they've always felt but couldn't put into words. After living in Philadelphia again, Genevieve now resides in Los Angeles, where she continues her writing and public speaking. Her newest book, Autumn Sun: The Bright Side of Aging, focuses entirely on the experiences of senior adults, who will find themselves in its pages. Genevieve's five children also share her interest in writing and artistic endeavors. They include: Ann Paul, the author of many children's books; Robert Whitford, a linguist; Deborah Ward, a nurse whose journal will sometime appear in print; David Whitford, a writer for Fortune magazine; and Bradley Whitford, an actor currently appearing on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Thank you for visiting Harp Press! |
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