How to Shed False Comforts

I have always loved to read. As a toddler, I enjoyed listening to my mom read me fairy tales from those little Golden Books. In elementary school I adored the Bobbsey Twins mysteries, which eventually grew into a love of Nancy Drew. I saved many of these childhood...

Surprise Gifts

Last weekend, I attended the Half Price Books sale in Overland Park. This was a huge event with tables stacked with books – all for less than $2.00. For an author and a reader, it was a yahoo morning. Although none of the books were in any sort of alphabetical order,...

Life-long Learning

We believe it’s important for women to be life-long learners, so we have a library where GateWay women check out books. Many of our titles focus on the issues women face such as: grief, relationships and abuse. Our volunteers, group leaders and staff also continue to...