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Rebecca Serle

Rebecca Serle

Rebecca Serle

Rebecca Serle is a Huffington Post contributor with a popular column in which she writes about children's literature and literacy. She holds an MFA from The New School and her work has appeared in numerous literary journals. She's also contributed to... Read full bio

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Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. I think perfect happiness has a lot to do with peace. For me I get peace from writing, from the people in my life, and from yoga-- om! I'm also incredibly blessed to have a job that really, truly fullfills me. That brings me a lot of joy.
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My life in 8 words: "Creative, fun, friendship, laughter, work, lovely, crazy, exciting. Those are pretty good words, come to think of it-- I lucked out!"
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Rebecca Serle Revealed

Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Probably Joan Didion. Her essay "Goodbye To All That" continues to change my life every time I read it. She's a true writer and someone who has stayed the course even through so much tragedy. I respect and admire her greatly. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. I think perfect happiness has a lot to do with peace. For me I get peace from writing, from the people in my life, and from yoga-- om! I'm also incredibly blessed to have a job that really, truly fullfills me. That brings me a lot of joy. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Slow walkers. Although sometimes I am also a slow walker. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Generosity, Kindess and Respect. Learn more about Rebecca Serle