Don’t Forget to Write

Marilyn Kleinman , a spirited college student, feels trapped by her conservative family's expectations. During a dull synagogue service, she flirts with Daniel , the rabbi's son, leading to a scandalous incident. Her father, embarrassed, sends her to her great-aunt Ada in Philadelphia for the summer, hoping Ada 's strictness will reform her. Marilyn , though resistant, is intrigued by the prospect of freedom and adventure away from her parents' watchful eyes. Arriving at her great-aunt Ada 's home, Marilyn encounters a world of strict rules and routines. Ada , a formidable matchmaker, expects

Theme 1: Boredom Breeds Mischief and Consequences

This thread running through Don’t Forget to Write gives the story its emotional weight. Sara Goodman Confino weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Aunt Ada's Unyielding Rules Unveiled

This thread running through Don’t Forget to Write gives the story its emotional weight. Sara Goodman Confino weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Summer of Secrets and Schemes

This thread running through Don’t Forget to Write gives the story its emotional weight. Sara Goodman Confino weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Don’t Forget to Write

Don’t Forget to Write has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Sara Goodman Confino's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Boredom Breeds Mischief and Consequences" — Sara Goodman Confino, Don’t Forget to Write

About the Author

Sara Goodman Confino is the author of Don’t Forget to Write. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.