becoming a novelist, she worked as a preschool director, a birth doula, and a religious educator. Drawing from her experience in these positions, along with her education in developmental psychology and attachment theory, she finds rich inspiration for her novels. She’s a devout Unitarian Universalist, determined to do her part to add a little more love and justice to our beautiful and painful world. She lives with her wonderful wife, Rinda, and two other families in a small cohousing community in Berkeley, California. Her children and their families are her pride and joy. When she isn’t writing, she likes to cuddle with her dog Hazel, take walks with friends, study the Enneagram, do jigsaw puzzles, play games, work in the garden, travel, cook, and eat all kinds of delicious food.
Ibrahim's new novel is Falling Wisteria.
Recently I asked the author about what she was reading. Ibrahim's reply:
At the moment I'm reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. It's been on my 'check it out list' for a long time and I grabbedVisit Laila Ibrahim's website.it when a friend put out a pile of books that included it.
In general I strive to live intentionally. I want to notice what brings me more in line with my values and keeps me in balance physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
I'm only two chapters into the book, however I already appreciate it very much. She lays out her goal clearly as well as her methodology, and then reports on how she did. Her writing is accessible and she is speaking for herself, not as an expert for all humans.
I could see it inspiring me to make my own list of values with measurable tasks that might enhance them. I love a good life hack and the idea that if I pay close attention I can make my already amazing life just a little better.
Q&A with Laila Ibrahim.
The Page 69 Test: Falling Wisteria.
--Marshal Zeringue
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