Oster Pannell, Deborah

Born in a small town in central Pennsylvania to a mother who worked in a shoe store and a father who sold insurance, Celine's childhood was marked by her unique gift of sensitivity. As a kid trying to put a name on something she trusted but couldn't really explain, she articulated the experience as the presence of imaginary friends she named her "Tovarysh," which is the word for friend in the Slavic language. These divine messengers, her Tovarysh, have remained a benevolent presence throughout her life, guiding her through all aspects of her life. After receiving a biology degree from Bucknell...