Is it possible for a person's identity to change dramatically, yet still stay the same? In her new book, Shift, Penny Guisinger, recounts her life story and her relationships—going from straight to queer, as a wife and mother who was first married to a man, then later a woman. She writes about her journey and self-examination against a backdrop of living in rural Maine and grappling with societal norms.
Panelist:
Penny Guisinger, author, Shift: A Memoir of Identity and Other Illusions; the book has earned a 2025 Maine Literary Award and The John Cole Award. Her earlier book is Postcards From Here.; she is also an editor, musician and photographer.
VIP Callers:
Christopher McGlaughlin, behavior health provider, social worker, educator; owner, Inspired Consulting Group; advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
Susan Searle, was married, had a child, got divorced and eventually married a woman
