Join author, Maytal Booth, for a discussion of her new book Dear The Man Upstairs on December 9th at 7pm on Zoom.  Maytal will talk about the book, its inspiration and invite a discussion about childhood and family expectations.  Maytal will then have a Q&A with everyone on Zoom.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Dear The Man Upstairs is the captivating story of a young girl named Amber who begins writing to the “Man Upstairs,” not realizing that the name is a euphemism for God. Someone writes her back and that person is not God. The series of letters that follow explore family dynamics, societal expectations, mental health, and the truth about growing up.

Amber’s unique experiences and gift for storytelling shows readers that there is more than one way to be a healthy, happy child; that families don’t have to be perfect to stick together. Dear The Man Upstairs grapples with the tough issues surrounding parenting, behavioral health issues, and terminal illness. Author Maytal Booth brilliantly combines two genres, epistolary and realistic fiction, in a compelling story that focuses on theology in a way that is both subtle and thought provoking. Using her experiences as an educator and child, this work of fiction helps to redefine what makes a happy and healthy child. If you enjoy heartwarming coming-of-age stories and innovative but realistic fiction, Dear The Man Upstairs is this season’s must-read.

BIOGRAPHY:

Maytal Booth is a lifelong writer who first began creating other worlds and characters in elementary school. Even though she studied the biology of medicine and the economics of healthcare administration at Vanderbilt University, she enjoys pursuing her passion for storytelling when she can. Her gifts for creativity and empathy pushed her to write her debut novel, Dear the Man Upstairs. Maytal is an educator as well and enjoys working with children. When she’s not composing powerful works of art, you can find her baking in her kitchen or traveling.