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Cheryl Hajjar

Cheryl Hajjar

About

Cheryl Hajjar was born and raised in North Andover, Massachusetts. She has been a schooled pianist since the age of seven. In college Cheryl studied classical piano while developing her songwriting craft.

Although songwriting has always been in the forefront of her creative abilities, since giving birth to her son Dylan, Cheryl was introduced to the wonderful world of motherhood and writing children’s books was a natural progression. She has written, recorded and performed extensively in Nashville and Los Angeles.

Cheryl Hajjar
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Commitment

Commitment

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Description

<p>It’s hard to be committed to anyone when you don’t know whom to trust.</p><p>Alexis Toles, a former FBI agent turned undercover CIA agent, is quickly finding that out in Nancy Ann Healy’s newest political thriller, <i>Commitment</i>.</p><p>Alex embeds in a secret organization of intelligence operatives known as The Collaborative. Its partners include operatives from the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI, US Department of Defense, and an entanglement of foreign intelligence agencies.</p><p>It’s about half a year after the death of President John Merrow, a friend and someone she respected. But she remains committed to overthrowing The Collaborative as she works with a onetime adversary who believes the organization’s involved in the president’s death.</p><p>Meanwhile Alex; her wife, Cassidy O’Brien; and Cassidy’s son try hard to live as a family but must first overcome personal struggles, including a nasty custody battle with Cassidy’s ex-husband, Congressman Christopher O’Brien. The family has their own share of secrets that, if unleashed, could affect their hopes for the future.</p><p>There’s no place to turn without discovering people who are not who they claim to be. That can’t stop Alex. She must remain committed to the cause, both at home and as she works against The Collaborative.</p>

Story Behind The Book

The story was inspired when Cheryl's son Dylan had a difficult time weaning off of the pacifier. She wrote a nursery rhyme about The Paci Pixie to help her son. Her cousin and co-author Amy Perreault suggested they write a book to accompany the nursery rhyme. Her husband, Steven Perreault, a graphic designer created The images in the book. Also another family member, Lynne Hajjar, Amy's sister can be heard singing the nursery rhyme and speaking the audiobook. The work is truly a family affair.

Media Links

Podcast interview with Cheryl Hajjar

🔗 http://www.indigopixies.com/ina-nutshell-podcast/

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Reviews

<div class="quote-post"> <blockquote> <p>Amazing book and CD… reads the book and plays a beautiful song. Haven’t heard about the paci in weeks. Your kid is hooked on the paci.. You have to get this book!</p> </blockquote> <p class="quote-author">Chantelle Smith <span class="costumer-title"> - Melrose, MA</span></p> </div> <div class="quote-post"> <blockquote> <p>The Paci Pixie is so beautifully done! The story, the illustrations, the incredible attention to the tiniest details gave me goose bumps and a sense of awe with every page we turned. My daughter quickly overcame her fear of losing the paci because the authors transform that fear into a magical journey. This book is perfect for baby showers and new parents everywhere!</p> </blockquote> <p class="quote-author">Paula Lekas <span class="costumer-title"> - Plaistow, NH</span></p> </div> <div class="quote-post"> <blockquote> <p>The Paci Pixie is a wonderful book for any child facing the fear of not using their pacifier anymore. My children love the book, illustrations and nursery rhyme. My daughter is seven and never used a pacifier, but she still loves the story. My three year old was very fearful of losing his pacifier, but after reading the book he said he now wants to see The Paci Pixie take his very soon. The story is soothing and beautiful with wonderful illustrations!</p> </blockquote> <p class="quote-author">Jennifer Sherman <span class="costumer-title"> - Stratham, NH</span></p> </div> <div class="quote-post"> <blockquote> <p>My sister read The Paci Pixie to her three-year-old son who used a pacifier to help him fall asleep. She explained it was time for the Pixie to take his pacifier away to sprinkle it with pixie dust and prepare it for another little boy or girl. My nephew was so excited to help a younger child fall asleep before reaching “big boy” age, and he hasn’t used a pacifier since.</p> </blockquote> <p class="quote-author">Margaret M. LaFauci <span class="costumer-title"> - Stoneham, MA</span></p> </div> <div class="quote-post"> <blockquote> <p>This magical little Pixie knows just what to say to help your child feel good about growing up and giving up his pacifier. It is a wonderful resource for parents and pediatricians.</p> </blockquote> <p class="quote-author">Dr. Irving J. Newman, MD FAAP <span class="costumer-title"> - North Chelmsford, MA</span></p> </div>