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Integrating the themes of friendship, mother-daughter relationships, and aging, Out of the Pumpkin Shell tells the story of best friends Hat and Elise who are determined not to take aging in stride. Fortifying their usual outrageous behavior with a hefty dose of courage, they delve into the past, where they discover truths about Elise's mother, gain a wider sisterhood, and new possibilities. Author Nancy Poling will read from her novel and engage us in a humorous and fun conversation about finding oneself and rediscovering friendship after fifty.