Coming Soon in Audio!
Where the Light Is Brighter is the touching, bittersweet story of life in a fictional long-term care facility, told mostly through the sharp eyes of 98-year-old Edith, who has an opinion on everything—and everyone—and a lifetime of memories to cherish and share with her new friends. The book shatters stereotypes and preconceived notions about aging as we meet a group of forever young-at-heart folks who greet their final years with verve, spirit, and grace, enlarging our hearts as they enliven River's Edge—the place they call home. With two performers (Barbara Eden and June Squibb) in their mid-90s, and others in their 70s, the audio edition is in itself a counter to ageist stereotypes and beliefs.
Legendary icon (and everyone’s favorite genie) Barbara Eden . . .
…brings the role of 98-year-old Edith Sharp to life in an emotionally charged performance.
June Squibb, fresh from her starring role in Eleanor the Great and soon to go on Broadway . . .
. . . captures the cranky, creaky, “can’t stop me” character of 101-year-old Pearl Haberstein.
Loved for his roles in The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Steve Schirripa . . .
. . . is unforgettable as Bruno, a lovable cad who drives his wheelchair like a race car as he chases all the ladies, including Edith.
From Dream Girls to Waiting to Exhale to Gray’s Anatomy, the inimitable Loretta Devine . . .
has captivated audiences and her spirited performance of the big-hearted Stella is no exception.
James Remar’s storied career in tv and film ranges from Dexter to Oppenheimer . . .
. . . and here he brings his trademark mix of toughness and tenderness to the role of Edith’s son William.
The accomplished cast of Where the Light Is Brighter also features award-winning voice actors Gerard Doyle, Jeff Gurner, and Christine Rendel, plus Paul Aguirre, Fran Betlyon, Alissa Dellork, Desmond Fernandez, Sandra Marante, Elana Polin, Emily Solo, Kailey Souder, and Jacob Sundlie.
Casting: Jacob Sundlie
About the Authors:
C. C. Griffin, a resident of Ridgefield, Connecticut, has had the honor of providing medical services as a nurse practitioner to the long-term care community for over a decade. As a college student, she completed a concentration in gerontology while earning her BA in psychology at The College of the Holy Cross. She went on to pursue both a bachelor's and masters in nursing, practicing in hospitals and outpatient settings before returning to nursing homes. Over 20 years later, inspired by her work with this remarkable and resilient community, as well as the experiences of her two grandmothers, she is excited to share her debut novel, Where the Light Is Brighter.
Thomas G. Fiffer is a professional writer, editor, speaker, storyteller, publisher, and coach gifted at helping writers get their stories onto the page. After meeting in a writing workshop, he and C.C. worked together intensively for several years to bring Where the Light Is Brighter to life and give voice to the characters insisting that their stories be told. Tom is also Publisher at Christmas Lake Press, an independent publishing company focused on local authors and based in Westport, Connecticut.