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Arts & Life / Community Voices

Lanette French brings realness, patience, and understanding to people navigating blended families

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published November 15, 2024 at 9:03 AM CST

Lanette French is a local author who released her book The Blended Family: My Bonus Mom. She spoke to Community Voices about the book, her blended family, and gives advice to others on how to navigate their own situations.