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A story of reconnecting to long-forgotten childhood bonds and memories, Debbie Kaiman Tillinghast’s The Ferry Home embraces joyful moments with humor and more troubling emotions with compassion.
If you have ever faced emotional challenges within your family or had a sibling relationship with both squabbles and shared mischief, if you have found peace in one memorable place, or if you have ever longed for any of these, then this book is for you.
Experience the rhythm of life on Prudence Island, the ebb and flow of changing tides and seasons, and the patterns and relationships that emerge. It is a place where independence is fostered, but friends are always there when needed.
As Debbie’s vivid accounts unfold, you will feel like you too have just stepped off the ferry and been embraced by the tiny Prudence Island community.
Debbie has generously offered to gift a copy of The Ferry Home to one lucky winner. Just comment on this post and you’re entered into Debbie’s drawing as well as the Grand Prize and Bonus Prize drawings.
Debbie Kaiman Tillinghast began writing as she embarked on a quest to reconnect with her island roots, starting with a cookbook for her family. She has also been published in Country magazine, and her poetry has been featured in five anthologies published by the Association of Rhode Island Authors: Shoreline, Under the 13th Star, Selections, Past, Present, and Future, and Hope. All of the anthologies are available locally from Stillwater Books https://www.stillwaterbooksri.com/ or online through Amazon.
Debbie, a retired teacher and Nutrition Educator, now enjoys volunteering as well as writing, gardening, walking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Visit Debbie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbiekaimantillinghast/
You can leave a comment on each day’s blog post during November, for up to 30 chances to win. Daily giveaways by authors will be drawn one week after publication. The author will contact the winner to coordinate delivery. Grand Prize and Bonus Prize will be drawn and announced on December 8.
Martha Reynolds Writes 
A must read for the locals!
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I enjoyed meeting you at the Scituate Farmers Market. I bought a copy for a friend who visits Prudence Island every year and she loved it.
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Thank you for buying my book for your friend, Jennifer, and thank you for the positive feedback. I’m glad she enjoyed it.
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Sounds like a great book. Also, is the cookbook published or was that only done for family?
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For now, the cookbook is just for my family.
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I loved reading this book. Debbie has such a unique way of introducing each story that not only brings you to her memories of Prudence Island but also finds you traveling back to your own! My cousin visited Prudence Island every summer growing up and I loved giving her a copy of the book! A wonderful, peaceful read that is very warm and inspiring!
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Thank you, Phyllis, for your kind words.
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This sounds like a Very Good read! The book cover is Beautiful! Thank you for sharing about this book and this author. Have a Great week and stay safe. God Bless you and your family.
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I love lighthouses; so, the cover drew me in. I would love to read this book.
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This sounds like a lovely book. The local ties will make it a great read !
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This sounds like a great book and I am really looking forward to reading.
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Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
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Sounds like a great read. Thank you for offering a book here.
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I’ve stopped on it’s shores, but never ventured inland. Sounds like some great memories.
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This book is as lovely as its writer, my friend Debbie Tillinghast.
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Thank you, Connie!
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I purchased this book a few years ago for my boss as a Hanukkah gift. She’s an avid reader and a retired elementary school teacher. She had mentioned once to me about touring Prudence Island and about the one-room schoolhouse, so I thought that this would make a great gift. She really enjoyed reading it.
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Thanks for thinking of me, Denise. I’m glad your boss enjoyed The Ferry Home!
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I love the cover and it sounds wonderful. Thanks
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Looking foward to reading this ! It is on my to read list !
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Sounds packed full of powerful emotions! Can relate in many aspects of this book. Love discovering new books to add to my TBR.
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If Debbie Kaufman Tillinghast recommends you, you are a “must read”.
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Always love learning about authors and some background on their books!
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Sounds like a great read in familiar territory.
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I am interested in reading your book.
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