[Allen Tice]

Herr Freud was very big on wish-fulfillment (of some sort) operating when we make mistakes. But then again, he thought we (he?) had a death-wish. I wouldn't sweat it: there is a Normal, Illinois. Yippee!

[Julie Steiner]

Hooray for Adam and Esther!

And hooray for Janice, too, for enabling Chris's comment above.

As a kid I used to pass this "truth in advertising" sign every year on the way to visit my cousins:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Boringorcity.jpg

[Rick Mullin]

Norman. OK?

[Adam Elgar]

Thank you, Janice, for this kind rave. Yes, Lavagnino must be read. I think she's a truly great writer.This little book is the first story of life in a mafioso world told from a woman's point of view.

Congratulations to my fellow translator, Esther!

[Seree Zohar]

wow
no small matter, such translations.
hats off to you two!

[Quincy Lehr]

I grew up in Norman, yes.