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Book cover of 'Poser' by Claire Dederer

'Poser' author speaks at Griffin Bay Bookstore


January 19, 2012 · Updated 11:13 AM 

Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library present bestselling author, Claire Dederer, Saturday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Her memoir’"Poser" full of wisdom and wit, has received national praise.

The book follows Dederer’s yoga practice as well as her confrontation with what makes a good mother, daughter, friend, and wife.

Dani Shapiro of The New York Times Book Review, describes the book as powerful, honest and ruefully funny.

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