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Sarah Harkness's avatar

Wow, I got a lump in my throat reading this and watching the video, and I know hardly any Judy Blume except In The Unlikely Event, which I loved. She's not so big in the UK, as far as i know, my girls had Jacqueline Wilson instead, but I'm suddenly wishing I was an American teenager now, so I could get even a taste of what these books mean to you !

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CYBILS Awards's avatar

Thanks for sharing the story-behind-the-story, Debbie. I won't be able to watch the movie and NOT think of you!

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CDMatthew's avatar

This is an amazing and inspiring story, Debbie. Thank you, and CONGRATULATIONS! (I’m reminded of a quote from the great poet William Stafford, about the many expendable efforts that are made in the life of making poems: “I must be willingly fallible in order to deserve a place in the realm where miracles happen.”)

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thank you so much! And what a wonderful William Stafford quote. ❤️

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Nanette Regan's avatar

Congratulations! What an amazing journey to work through an ice storm, no power and knowing your chances of success were slight. Then absolutely smashing it and landing an amazing job! Thank you for sharing a glimpse at your work ethic and perseverance ✨✨✨

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thanks, Nanette! I really appreciate the kind words.

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Gina Perry's avatar

It’s such a great story, Debbie. What an adventure in risk and work and joy!!! I took my 11yo daughter and her friend to see the movie and it was just perfect. And the documentary is so so good.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Oooh, I can't wait to see the movie!

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

That's seriously the coolest thing ever. I'm so excited for you. xoxo JUDY BLUME!!!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thanks, Amy!

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Jane Heitman Healy's avatar

This is beyond awesome! I am thrilled for you and deeply appreciate the learning you share and the work ethic you demonstrate. Hooray!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words, Jane!

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Elayne Crain's avatar

I'm like you, reading this right now: ohymygoodness,ohmygoodness! :) What a journey! CONGRATS!!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thank you!!! And yes, it was an amazing journey!

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Julia DeVillers's avatar

Love this bts!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thanks, Julia!

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Justus's avatar

That’s amazing! Great story!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thanks, Justus!

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Arthur Slade's avatar

So great to get the inside story. And so great you got the gig!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi's avatar

Thanks, Arthur!

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