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

Lanette French
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Lanette French is the author of the book "The Blended Family: My Bonus Mom"

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.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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