Dearest Dorothy Are We There Yet Author:Charlene Ann Baumbich Charlene Ann Baumbich is the author of six nonfiction books and an award-winning journalist. Her feature stories, essays and humor columns have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, including The Chicago Tribune. She is a popular speaker at retreats and conferences. — The character of Dearest Dorothy was inspired by the energy of a wom... more »an who had all the gumption and faith of her fictional namesake. Charlene has quite a bit of that spunkiness herself and has made the characters come to life in Dearest Dorothy, Are We There Yet? and Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, You're Wearing Us Out!« less