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Beyond the everyday, what hidden wisdom awaits in the tapestry of our lives? Picking up where Volume 1, 28 Voices, left off, this captivating second collection of essays invites you on a profound exploration of discovery and reflection. Through a diverse array of personal narratives, these pages delve into the myriad ways we learn and grow. From the quiet revelations of self-awareness to the complex dynamics of family and friendship, discover the profound impact of connection. Uncover unexpected insights from the loyalty of pets, the discipline of hobbies, and the expansive perspectives gained from travel and exploration. Ultimately, these essays illuminate how every experience-large or small-contributes to the ever-evolving landscapes of our personal philosophies and worldviews. Join us for a journey of introspection that celebrates the richness of life's lessons, beautifully told.

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Apple An is a Chinese-American author, professor, and cultural memoirist writing under her pen name. She has been a professor at Syracuse University since 1995, and has published over 200 academic articles and three scholarly books across STEM fields. Her academic achievements include seven doctoral graduates, 24 awards and recognitions, and more than 16,500 citations globally. Apple began her literary journey in 2017, aiming to preserve cultural memory and foster empathy through stories rooted in real life. Her literary work blends deep research with intimate reflection, offering a bridge between past and present. Her debut book, a memoir titled Las Crosses, became an Amazon bestseller and award finalist. Her first historical novel, Mother of Red Mountains, won national and international recognition across multiple award platforms for its powerful depiction of love, survival, and female resilience in revolutionary China. In 2025, she published her second historical novel, Daughter of Blue City, which became the No.1 New Release on Amazon and is long-listed for the 2025 Goethe Book Awards for Post-1750 Historical Fiction.She is the creator of the All-in-One Dotted Journal Notebook, a productivity tool based on mindful living, and co-editor, with Georgia A. Popoff, of the Voices Heard Anthology Series, 28 Voices and 37 More Voices, dedicated to emerging and underrepresented writers.Apple is a USTA-rated tennis player, an award-winning amateur ballroom dancer, and a passionate supporter of the arts. Georgia A. Popoff is a writer, editor, arts-in-education specialist, and program coordinator for the YMCA of Central NY's Writers Voice, where she teaches poetry and creative nonfiction. Her fourth collection of poetry, Psychometry, released in late 2019 by Tiger Bark Press, was a finalist for Utica College's Eugene Nassar Poetry Prize and the CNY Book Award for Poetry. Tiger Bark Press released her fifth collection, Living with Haints in spring 2024. In 2022, Georgia was named Poet Laureate of Onondaga County for a 2-year term of service. She is the series editor for the University of Michigan Press Under Discussion book series on contemporary poets.

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