Hearts Quarantined


“Here in this lovely chapbook is an abundance of heart, a reaching out and opening to allow all of us, any of us, to open-up and reach back, or as Ira says, to “lean in.” From these poems and doodles in Hearts Quarantined, we can learn patience with ourselves and others, we are invited to let our broken hearts open to love, and we are reminded that faith and hope are lanterns that offer light in dark times.”  

Tom Parker
PhD, Retired Humanities Professor, Chico State CA

Reader Comments

“I mailed a copy of Heart Quarantined – Grief and Resilience to a friend who had just lost her husband of 60 years. I think they are wonderful companions, words that can be read and reread as needed, adding to the personal thoughts one shares with friends at a time of loss. “
-Hospice Volunteer

“Through your writing, doodles, and voice you offer a clear and sensitive view of our world and a vision of what it can be. Thank you for sharing your heart and thus giving us space in which to share ours.”
–Venice Peace Project. Venice, Florida

“Thanks for the gift of your wonderful books. It is truly what the world needs right now and always. More heart centered less thinking. That is the only way the world will change and of course we start with one heart at a time. Your books really
help everyone on that path”.
– Lee Albert, Author of Live Pain Free

“I am so touched by your sweetheart Quarantined books. Just the prompt I need for reflection and remembering my humanity. Your doodles are so lovely, and the poetry! I want to buy copies for gifts for my AFSSA staff and board team”.
– Darlene Lanham, Executive Director, AFSSA

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