In conversation with Michelle Horton and Tracy O’Neill, moderated by Carol Fitzgerald, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm
About the author
Genevieve Kingston holds BA degrees in theater and linguistics from UC Berkeley and an MFA in acting from Brown University/Trinity Repertory Theater. She is the author of four plays and three one acts. In May 2021, her essay, “She Put Her Unspent Love in a Cardboard Box,” appeared in the New York Times’ “Modern Love” column. Did I Ever Tell You? is her first book. She lives with her partner in Brooklyn, New York.
MFOB featured book: Did I Ever Tell You?
Did I Ever Tell You? reads like a novel but is an unforgettable true story and transformative memoir. Genevieve (Gwen) Kingston was just eleven years old when her mother passed away, leaving behind a chest filled with gifts and letters to celebrate the milestones of Gwen’s life and each of her birthdays until age 30. When the memoir opens, just three packages remain: engagement, marriage, and first baby. Tracing Gwen’s coming-of-age, the book reveals a treasure hunt, with each gift and letter unveiling more about her mother, her family, and—ultimately—herself.
