Thank you for visiting my website! I am a writer, educator, and founder of H.O.P.E. Theatre, Inc., which focuses on helping individuals with autism and other special needs and those recovering from homelessness become involved in theatre arts.
Dr. Donna Stevens Kehl
My memoir, which is 80,000 words long, is nearing completion and in search of an Agent. Read below to learn more about my story.
P.S. This website is under construction. Thank you for your understanding.
Seven Stitches: Coming Apart at the Seams, A Memoir by Donna Stevens Kehl
is a memoir of 80,000 words. It’s a true story about my experience as a middle school drama teacher, amidst casting Disney’s Peter Pan the Musical, when I learned that my estranged mother was homeless and in danger in a distant town. I embarked on a journey to rescue my mother and my show, both of which were teetering on the brink of catastrophe due to a lack of resources and support.
With the chaos of my life unfolding at home and on the stage, I enlisted my mother’s help in sewing costumes for the show. This intervention forced us, as mother and daughter, to overcome overwhelming odds in learning to forgive and reconcile the past.
Seven Stitches offers a story of hope and inspiration. This story is about the magic of the arts and learning to love again that will touch the hearts and minds of people of all ages.
My memoir provides a unique perspective on homelessness in the United States, offering a personal and intimate portrayal of its emotional impact on a family. I delve into the process of reintegrating an estranged family member, and my story has the potential to raise awareness and spark discussions that will change lives for the better.
MEMOIR COMPLETION AND PUBLICATION CONTRACT ANTICIPATED BY JANUARY 2025.
