Steven Manchester, Ashes

In the first half, Patricia interviews mystic Deirdre Hade, the founder of Radiance Journey, and physicist and filmmaker William Arntz, creator of What the BLEEP do We Know!? Together, they co-founded The (not so) Little Book of Surprises, where they discuss how Surprises transform us, physically and emotionally. They provide the practical tools for accepting and creating surprise in your own life as well as give fun examples of how to disrupt your habits to surprise yourself to kindle a little magic and awe in your life. In the second half, Patricia interviews Steven Manchester, author of four #1 national bestsellers. He will discuss his newest novel, Ashes. Perceived betrayal had burned the bridge between two brothers, sending them into an estrangement. However, when their father dies and requests that they travel cross-country together to spread his ashes, they have no choice but to go. At turns humorous, and surprisingly tender, Ashes is a timelessly universal family story.