At the Han-ku Pass

About the Book

In her memoir in poetry, Jan Henson Dow presents one woman's sensitive and passionate journey from a carefree youth growing up in the Kentucky Bluegrass region through marriage, family, divorce, loss, and the renewal of love.

Searching for the perfect title, Ms. Dow remembered the story of the Chinese sage Lao Tzu. Arriving at the Han-ku Pass he was recognized by the gatekeeper who asked him to record the essence of his teaching. When the "Tao Te Ching" was completed, Lao Tzu walked through the gate and vanished into history.

About the Author

Jan Henson Dow received an M.A. from the University of North Carolina, a B.A. from Indiana University and is Professor Emeritus at Western Connecticut State University. Her plays have won a number of national contests and are produced nationally. She is the co-author of Writing the Award-Winning Play with Shannon Michal Dow.