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Best-Selling Author and motivational speaker*

*But mostly known for living in a shoebox.

Portrait of Felice Cohen, author of memoirs and guides on resilience, LGBTQ stories, and minimalist living

Yes, the Shoebox Life! Known globally for living in one of the world’s tiniest apartments, I’m also a memoirist and speaker. From how downsizing expanded my life, to writing a book with my Holocaust-survivor grandfather, to uncovering the power of secrets—I share stories that inspire. Curious? Dive deeper here.

Portrait of Felice Cohen, author of memoirs and guides on resilience, LGBTQ stories, and minimalist living
Portrait of Felice Cohen, author of memoirs and guides on resilience, LGBTQ stories, and minimalist living
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Cover of In the Shadows of Memory, a book by Felice Cohen about family, trauma, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust.
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Felice Cohen’s What Papa Told Me, a tribute to her grandfather’s experiences and survival in the Holocaust
I Bared My Breasts by Felice Cohen, exploring themes of personal growth, empowerment, and embracing vulnerability
Felice Cohen, writer and speaker, known for her inspiring memoirs and minimalist lifestyle tips.
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Felice Cohen’s A Father’s Advice, a collection of inspiring advice and reflections from a father to his children
Felice Cohen’s A Father’s Advice, a collection of inspiring advice and reflections from a father to his children

Award-winning author, LGBTQ author, Memoir writer, Personal storytelling, LGBTQ literature, Narrative nonfiction, Coming-of-age memoir, Age-gap relationships, Hidden love stories, Lesbian romance memoir, Holocaust survival stories, Family history and heritage, Holocaust legacy, Jewish resilience, Minimalist living, Small space living, Living in tiny spaces, Tiny home lifestyle, Apartment organization, Creative space solutions, Motivational speaker, Writing coach, Memoir writing tips, Life lessons from letters, Inspiring memoirs, Life-changing stories, Half In memoir, Memoir about resilience, LGBTQ coming-of-age, LGBTQ relationships, Jewish family history

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Portrait of Felice Cohen, author of memoirs and guides on resilience, LGBTQ stories, and minimalist living

October
17

MEMOIR PANEL
10-11AM

Felice Cohen, Melissa Giberson, Lori Horvitz and Kate Rounds
Womencrafts

376 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA

BOOK FAIR AND READING
Noon-3PM

Town Hall
26o Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA

October
18

IN CONVERSATION WITH RITA MAE BROWN
1-3PM
Town Hall, 26o Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA

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