Barbara Kent LawrenceBarbara Kent Lawrence, Ed.D.Barbara Kent Lawrence is the author of many articles and nine books, including an award-winning dissertation on the influence of culture on aspirations in Maine. A former professor, she has taught courses in anthropology ad sociology, research, and writing non-fiction and memoir. Lawrence grew up in New York City and Washington D.C., then earned a BA in anthropology from Bennington College, an MA in sociology from New York University, and an EdD. in Administration, Policy and Planning from Boston University.In addition to teaching, Lawrence has worked for the Department of Social Services and the Housing Development Administration in New York, directed a small museum in Maine, co-run a brokerage and construction company, consulted for The Rural School and Community Trust and KnowledgeWorks, started four non-profit organizations supporting the environment and students, and knit over 500 hats for people who need them. She lives in Maine and is working on the third novel in her Islands series. Read More Read Less