Nancy Manahan, Ph.D., has taught community college English, cross-cultural literature, women’s studies, and film studies. Her writing has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies.

Becky Bohan earned her M.A. in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the retired Vice-President of Knowledge Design and Delivery, Inc., a training consulting company.

Nancy and Becky grew up in Madelia, MN, also Bill and Diane Manahan’s hometown. They received their undergraduate degrees in English from the University of Minnesota and have published four previous books. They make their home in Costa Rica, in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, and in Minneapolis, where Nancy's brother Bill Manahan, M.D., lives with them.

Nancy and Becky are founding members of the Minnesota Threshold Network. They are available to share their experiences of Living Consciously, Dying Gracefully: A Journey with Cancer and Beyond. Please visit their Workshops page or contact them at nanbec@nanbec.com.

Visit their FullLifeGoodDeath blog, featuring book news, and the NanBec blog, featuring their travels, adventures, and personal musings.


Other Books

Nancy Manahan, Ph.D.

Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence
This ground-breaking book, co-edited with Rosemary Keefe Curb, Ph.D., recounts the struggles and accomplishments of 50 lesbian former and present nuns, including the editors. Published in 8 languages, this best-seller was featured on the Phil Donahue and Sally Jessie Rafael shows and in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and Newsweek. Includes 50 photos, a glossary of terms, and an annotated bibliography. (Naiad Press, 1985, 430 pages.) Out of print. Autographed copies available from Nancy, $17 includes tax and shipping. nanbec@nanbec.com

On My Honor: Lesbians Reflect on Their Scouting Experiences
Nancy’s second ground-breaking anthology contains true stories by 33 lesbian Girl Scout members, volunteers, camp counselors, and professionals. Highlights similarities and differences between Girl Scouts’ and Boy Scouts’ policies regarding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Includes 38 graphics, 58 photos, and a glossary of terms. (Madwoman Press, 1997, 288 pages.) Out of print. Autographed copies available from Nancy, $29, includes tax and shipping. Only 17 copies remaining. nanbec@nanbec.com


Becky Bohan, M.A.

Sinister Paradise
A suspense novel set in Greece in the early 1990s, the tale follows the adventures of Classics scholar Britt Evans as she uncovers illegal activities on the island of Santorini. (Madwoman Press, 1993, 222 pages.) Out of print. Autographed copies available from Becky, $17, includes tax and shipping. nanbec@nanbec.com

Fertile Betrayal
In a rural Minnesota town, veterinarian Nedra Wells tries to get to the bottom of the fertility problems of the cows on a struggling farm. (Madwoman Press, 1995, 240 pages.) Out of print. Autographed copies available from Becky, $17, includes tax and shipping. nanbec@nanbec.com
 

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Living Consciously, Dying Gracefully: A Journey with Cancer and Beyond (Beaver's Pond Press, 2007) is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or directly from the publisher.  For an autographed and personally inscribed copy ($20 includes tax and shipping), contact the authors at nanbec@nanbec.com.