Nancy Peacock

For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer-under the headline "Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author"-was more than a shock. It was an inspiration. In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working...

This book informs about the effects of alcohol--critical information considering more than 20% of kids ages 12-17 currently use alcohol, according to the 1997 National Survey on Drug Abuse.