Author Reading with Jane Ashe
September 18 | 4:00-5:30 pm
This event is free and open to the public
From Julianne Johnson – Please join me in offering a warm welcome to my cousin JANE ASHE of Seattle. She is coming to Manzanita SEPTEMBER 18, 4-6, at THE HOFFMAN CENTER to read from her book FIREFLY.
About 20 years ago, Jane’s 22-year-old daughter ASHLEY disappeared in the Himalaya’s. Ashley was trekking with her college sweetheart—a big trip for them following graduation from the University of Washington. Losing her firstborn nearly broke Jane.
If you have ever lost a child or know someone who has or if you carry enough empathy to embrace the agony of such a nightmare—well, you know part of Jane’s path. Her life changed, of course. She blazed her own trail to a new and rewarding way of life. Come listen to her story. It is inspiring.
This is the story of Jane and Ashley, beautifully, poetically, lyrically written. Jane will read from her book on Thursday, September 18 at The Hoff from 4 to 5:30 pm.
Jane will be reading from her memoir, Firefly: Ashley’s Light, which addresses what she has discovered along the way of processing the sudden loss of her 22-year-old daughter, Ashley, who died in a flash flood while trekking in the Indian Himalayan mountains. Unexpected events before, during, and after the search for Ashley unraveled some answers to Jane’s lifelong search for what is real. Surprising gifts along the way helped bring hope in trying to resolve a death where Jane could not see, be with, or say goodbye to one she loves.
Following the reading and presentation, Jane will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of her book, which we will have available for purchase at the event.
