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Gigi Georges

    Gigi Georges, Ph.D., transitioned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. Her work draws on a wealth of experience, offering insightful perspectives gained from roles such as a White House Special Assistant to the President and Communications Director for the New York City Department of Education. She has also contributed to academic discourse as a political science educator and a program director for innovation strategies at Harvard Kennedy School. Her writing provides readers with a unique lens through which to understand the complexities of governance and public life.

    Downeast
    • 2021

      "Washington County, Maine. Willow, Vivian, Mckenna, Audrey, and Josie are teenage girls caught between tradition and transformation in this remote region. For four years Georges followed their journeys of heartbreak and hope in uncertain times: the pain and joy of life in a region whose rugged beauty and stoicism mask dwindling populations, vanishing job opportunities, and pervasive opioid addiction. Their stories remind us of the value of timeless ideals: strength of family and community, reverence for nature's rule, dignity in cracked hands and muddied shoes, and the enduring power of home. -- adapted from jacket

      Downeast