Wendy Horwitz will discuss her new book, "Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments," at Penn State Abington on May 18.
ABINGTON, Pa. — Penn State Abington Conversations in the Humanities presents an evening with local author Wendy Horwitz, who will discuss her new book "Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments." The free event and book sale and signing will take place on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Penn State Abington.
With observations from nature, religion and literature, Horwitz tells stories about celebration, loss, change and the best way to open a pomegranate. Described by the publisher, Indiana University Press, "Milkweed and Honey Cake" is "lyrical and funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving ... at once a meditation on our desire for meaning and the story of one woman’s lifelong efforts to create it. Originally trained as a pediatric psychologist, Horwitz lives in Philadelphia, where she teaches writing and health humanities.
Friederike Baer, division head for arts and humanities and professor of history, will moderate the discussion. It will be followed by a light reception and book signing. Capricorn Books of Jenkintown will have copies of the book available for purchase.
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lubert Commons, Lares Building, Penn State Abington, 1600 Woodland Road, Abington, PA 19001
