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Ann Bracken

POET. AUTHOR. CREATOR OF POSSIBILITIES.

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“Adultery”…not what you think you know…..

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Nominated for Pushcart Prize – 2014 and 2016

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Testimonials

Great combo of organization and hands-on opportunity. You are a wonderful facilitator — enthusiastic, welcoming, and encouraging. Kit Turen

"Great combo of organization and hands-on opportunity."

“Her journey of self-discovery and healing provide an alternative to the traditional mental health care system that fails so many of us with more pills and more appointments.”
~Angela Peacock, MSW, mental health advocate and subject of the award-winning documentary, Medicating Normal

I saw myself in her story

“I read through the whole book the day I got it, went back to reread and underline all the things I loved so I could tell you about them…then life took over. The short of it is that I absolutely love it…” Under the twigs of youthful dreams” ” wanting the sweet relief of wine in her veins” ” blunting the tide and inviting me in” ” and always the martinis” ” between truth and loyalty” “my good night hugs are not returned by either parent” ” her blood rivering down the drain” ” the invisible boul… Read more

"I read through the book the day I got it."

“Your writing is truly moving and beautiful – a gift to all of us.” Liz C.

"A gift..."

” I couldn’t stop reading Once You’re Inside, your new poetry book. I experienced so many emotions. Frustration, Hope, Anger. Then respect for your courage going into this broken system.” ~Brian England

Couldn't stop reading

“I have just finished listening to your interview. You were very eloquent. Your poems are very effective at conjuring up a picture and the emotion of the moment. The interview was also educational and gave insight in to the struggles you have had, but indicated that there was hope as you move forward.” Jane T.

"hope for moving forward."

Many of the most reluctant readers and writers in the grade were writing some amazing poems. The students felt that they could be creative due to an acceptance by Ms. Bracken for all students’ work. Liz Morris, Reading Specialist, Howard County Public Schools

"...most reluctant readers and writers in the grade were writing some amazing poems."

“It will be helpful for to others and enlightening. Bonnie A.

Book endorsement

“In Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery, Ann Bracken tells a gripping but all too common story of the damage that can be done by psychiatric drugs and electroconvulsive therapy.”
~Dr. John Read, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of East London

A gripping story...

“Bracken’s poetry compresses the truth to a sharpness that penetrates the heart. We meet the men who were Bracken’s writing students, and through her work, these prisoners are given the respect and understanding they never had before. Once You’re Inside can ignite a passion for change instead of the public apathy that exists about prison reform. This is strong, powerful writing elevated by wisdom and courage.” ~Grace Cavalieri

Strong, powerful writing elevated by wisdom and courage

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