Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2019

87 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com feature hardest-working writer I’ve ever known. Her books are a reflection of her spirit — upbeat, real, honest, witty. … I miss her. She was an inspiration.” Another New York Times best-selling author, Elin Hildebrand, many of whose novels are set on Nantucket Island, said, “If I could only read one writer from now until the end of my life, it would be Dorothea Benton Frank.” Mount Pleasant businessman Sparky Witte, whose long career in photography has chronicled so many aspects of life in the Lowcountry, added, “Dottie will remain in our hearts forever. She was a gift from God.” Writers praising other writers is not unusual. But, unsolicited raves from everyday readers adds yet another layer of depth to the fondness, admiration and respect for Frank’s enormous talent. A random selection of these tributes includes: “I have been a huge fan of Dorothea Benton Frank since her first novel was published.” “I am addicted to this author.” “Being a native South Carolinian, I love reading Dorothea Benton Frank’s books. They bring back memories of family vacations, sitting on the front porch with a cool glass of sweet tea, peeling and eating freshly boiled shrimp and enjoying the sunset on Sullivan’s Island and Shem Creek.” “If you are familiar with the South Carolina Lowcountry, you will recognize all the beaches, local places and towns. … You can see and feel the culture, settings and memories which give her books such depth.” And, “I have every one of Dottie Frank’s books on two shelves and have read several of them at least twice!” Would Dorothea Benton Frank have had such a distinguished and successful literary career had she grown up in Brooklyn, New York or San Francisco, California? Perhaps. But her reality was deeply rooted in the ambiance, culture and landscape of her beloved Lowcountry. And that is how she will be remembered. Frank’s final novel, “Queen Bee.” Courtesy of Tandem Literary. (843) 800-2007 or (843) 693-9645 drmwhite.com/miradry • miraDr � r NO SWEAT NO STRESS ™ miraDry is the only FDA-cleared treat � E? n t ::::'.' :�"':/i:: that dramatically reduces underarm swe " at in as little as one appointment. 1 ; • Permanent • Immediate • Non-surgical Ask for a consultation today! Reference: 1. Lupin M, Hong HC, O'Shaughnessy KF. Long-termefficacy and quality of lifeassessment fo . i - trE axillary hyperhidrosis with amicrowavedevice. DermololSurg. 2014;40(7):805-807. "": · ;;; · Patient results and experiencemay vary.ThemiroDry System is FDA-cleared for the treatment ofunwonted underor"! sweat and odor, as well as thepermanent removal ofunwantedunderarmhair. miro0ry 1 and No Sweat No Stress "' . c trademarksofmiraDry, Inc.© 2019 miroDry, Inc.All rights reserved. MK0n6A _(Mogento_Poulino) �- , ··· __ z:.·· t: