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“The Last Carnival” Explores the Loss of a Friend

A musical tribute to Danny Federici

Bruce Springsteen wrote, “The Last Carnival: A Farewell to Danny” after the death of longtime bandmate Danny Federici. Federici, who died of melanoma in 2008, had played with Springsteen for more than 40 years. Together they formed the backbone of … Continue reading

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You Take It From Here by Pamela Ribon

A bittersweet novel about a young mother dying from terminal cancer whose major final request for her best friend makes us question how far we would all go for someone we love.

Similar to its predecessors, Beaches and Steel Magnolias, Pamela Ribon’s You Take It From Here chronicles the roller coaster of a journey between best friends Danielle and Smidge, one of whom left their small southern town for LA, while the other … Continue reading

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