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Patricia Sauer

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Connection to Illinois: Sauer lives in Swansea.

Biography: Patricia Sauer was a teacher for 18 years before retiring. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Alaska-Anchorage, where she was awarded the Love of Learning award for her dedication and in her field. In addition, she was also a designated recipient of Scholar Laureate in Journalism. She began her teaching experience in Anchorage, Alaska teaching English to Tglinkit students in foster care. Patricia earned her Master's in Secondary Education from Greenville College, Illinois and continued teaching students Language Arts and Social Studies in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Patricia earned additional distinctions with Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, and Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society.


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Primary Literary Genre(s): Poetry

Primary Audience(s): Adult readers

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Selected Titles

Brave Bird
ISBN: 9360942510 OCLC:

Bookleaf Publishing 2024

In this book of poetry, Patricia chronicles her experience with Type I Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a severely disabling condition, usually affecting the limbs, after injury or surgery. In her lyrical prose she describes the physical, mental, and emotional toll Chronic Pain and Illness plays in her life.

 

 

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