Shaken to the Core: A Discussion with Dara Levan and Ali Wenzke at The Book Stall

The Book Stall is excited to host author Dara Levan for a discussion with Ali Wenzke on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:00 pm featuring Ms. Levan's new book, Shaken to the Core. When life is cut short, what do we do with the time we have left? An uplifting story of hope amid heartbreak, Shaken to the Core explores motherhood, chosen family, and the transformative power of love. 

Dara Levan is an author, speaker, and the founder of Every Soul Has a Story, an inspiring podcast in which she interviews guests from around the globe. Dara is the author of the award-winning novel, It Could Be Worse, and a contributor to the USA Today bestselling anthology, On Being Jewish Now. She is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in English and certificate in journalism. Dara earned her master’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders at Nova Southeastern University. Actively involved in her community, Dara is a board member of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Foundation, board trustee of Interlochen Center for the Arts, and involved in several other organizations. She is a founding member of the Circle of Friends for the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University and a member of the Authors Guild and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association.

Ali Wenzke is the best-selling author of The Art of Happy Moving: How to Declutter, Pack, and Start Over While Maintaining Your Sanity and Finding Happiness and a Realtor with Compass in Winnetka.