Stories I Tell Myself

Linda Brody Bakst on Brooklyn, growing up, identity and more

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Author | Brooklyn-born Jewish American on a search for identity & deeper meaning. Debut book “More than Matzoh Balls” out 2/15.

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  • The Power of History: Insights from Normandy

    Note: I wrote a blog post a while ago that asked the question ‘History,’ History In the following post, I take a different perspective. What is history? When you visit a new city or country and take a tour, the guide often tells you about the history of the place. I love that. Perhaps my…

  • Some Thoughts on Travel

    I have just returned from an epic trip, as you likely know if you are a regular reader of this blog. I love seeing new places and it doesn’t have to be some exotic port of call. I get a lot out of seeing small towns in upstate New York. I still do some consulting…

  • Greetings from the Mediterranean

    I am still on a break from writing. But, I am taking in the sights, sounds, smells and experiences of traveling – so I will have more to write about in the future! In the meantime, here are some images from the trip so far. I’ll be back next week. One final reminder, please vote…