Stories I Want to Tell You
A Collection of Memory

Stories I Want to Tell You traces a life lived in vivid color, from the quieter rhythms of the Midwest to the pulse of Manhattan. People along the way are unforgettable: a grandmother who spins ordinary moments into magic, the dad with a rakish side, an uncle back from war carrying a secret, the supportive power of friendship, an irascible but disarming boss. Unforgettable too, an evening out with Frank Sinatra who reveals the one character he yearns to portray. Marcelline Thomson tells their stories, and her own, with humor, warmth and fearless honesty.

From small-town mischief to journeys that stretch from Beirut to Bangkok, from heartbreak to success hard won, Thomson writes with the openness and curiosity that have shaped her life. These are stories about resilience, wonder and, finally, love, the only true adventure.