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BULLIED TO BESTIES: A DAUGHTER'S JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS

A heart-wrenching yet uplifting memoir by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum. In middle age, Gayle embarks on a painful journey to heal her relationship with her abusive mother, freeing herself from years of resentment and emotional bondage. By uncovering family secrets, reframing expectations, and finding empathy, Gayle not only forgives her mother but also transforms their relationship into a close friendship. As her mother lives to be over 101 years old, Gayle comes to appreciate their connection in ways she never thought possible.

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Author Gayle Kirschenbaum

Called the Nora Ephron of documentaries, Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker/TV producer/writer/speaker/photographer, and forgiveness coach. She is the creator of several reality shows.

Her critically acclaimed film LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER! is about the transformation of a highly charged mother/daughter relationship from hatred to love. It’s Gayle’s story. It has screened globally, premiered on Netflix, and is credited with transforming lives.

This is the “larger version” of her humorous short film, MY NOSE, in which we follow her mother’s relentless campaign to get her to have a nose. Both festival award-winning favorites played worldwide to rave reviews from The Washington Post, “Dazzling self-confidence,” to The New York Times, “Heartwarming story of forgiveness and acceptance.”

Kirschenbaum’s TEDx talk, NO MORE DRAMA WITH MAMA, is focused on forgiveness

.Another notable film, A DOG'S LIFE: A DOGAMENTARY, premiered on HBO, telling a heartwarming story about the bond between dogs and humans through Gayle's own experiences with her Shih Tzu.

Gayle's writings have been published in many outlets, including The Huffington Post, Parade, Shondaland, Next Avenue, The Ethel (AARP), and The Los Angeles Times.

Gayle's photographs have been exhibited in both solo and group shows in the US and Europe, have appeared in several journals, and are in many private collections. Gayle has been featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, NBC’s Today Show, and Psychology Today.

Gayle is actively involved in various industry organizations, including the Producers Guild of America (PGA), and serves as a judge for the Emmys and PGA.

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PALM BEACH POST
"Queen of the one-liners"

WOMEN'S WORLD
"How a 100-Year-Old Woman Became a Social Media Sensation: The Inspiring Centenarian’s Story"

TRAVEL & LEISURE

"100-year-old Traveler Discovers Hilarious TSA Glitch That No One Knows How to Fix"

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"The People Started Again in their 90s. . ."

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"100 Year Old Makes Fun of her Longevity: Train My Mouth"

UNTAPPED NEW YORK
NYC-Born Centenarian Shares Advice for a Happy Life in MILDRED’S MINDSET

NBC TODAY.COM
"Sassy 100-year-old trades stocks online, still drives ..."

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"This 100-Year-Old Influencer Shares Her Secrets"

THE SUNDAY PAPER

"Meet the 'Granfluencers'"

NY POST

"Florida woman, 99, goes viral on Instagram . . ."

DAILY MAIL

"Look at the positive side of life: 99 year old goes viral"

MSN.COM"Better than a Kardashian: 99-year-old Boca TikTok star"

THE ETHEL (AARP)"How my 99 year old mom became a social media influencer"

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ABC - WPBF

"Florida Granfluencer "

SUN SENTINEL

"Centenarian Mildred Kirschenbaum shares her journey"

SCOOP/UNWORTHY

"100-year-old traveler experiences an unusual but amusing TSA glitch"

VIE MAGAZINE

"The Accidental Influencer "

PEOPLE.COM

"Birthday mix-up leads airline to mistake centenarian for infant "

ABC NEWS

"100 Year Old Traveler Discovers Hilarious Aviation Glitch"

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