Author Talk: Barbara Long

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Morristown is host to an author talk on May 12, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Meeting Room off of the main entrance. It is sponsored by the Fun committee, and Carolyn Schwartz. The book is “Bittersweet Memories: The Life Story of an Immigrant Daughter” by Barbara Long. Barbara and her husband David joined the congregation this past July. She is involved with the Welcome Team, Social Justice, Green Aprons, and the Book Group. For last years’ Service Auction, they offered two invitations to their apartment at the Blair House.

Upon retirement, she with David as her editor, began a four-year project of writing her life story. In October of 2020, Publishers Weekly reviewed her memoir with these abbreviated comments. “Barbara Long, a German Immigrant, shares the story of her parents’ broken marriage, her brother’s alcoholism, and her own challenges finding happiness and peace against the backdrop of WWII’s lasting shadow. The book covers divorce, mental illness, faith, and family through a combination of storytelling and personal reflections. Barbara is a natural story teller, the book is full of larger-than- life moments.”

A Livingston friend’s review reads in part, “there are many life lessons to learn from reading her book, one is that by drawing on positive thinking and refusing to accept the difficult situations life is giving you, one can be the designer of your own future.”

Q & A and refreshments will follow in the Terrace Room, including an authentic German homemade Stollen. Bittersweet Memories: The Life Story of an Immigrant Daughter can be found as an e-book on Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Barbara will have some paperback copies on hand at a reduced price.