Letters to Betty
Reeling and numb after the death of her beloved husband Don, Mary Bub turned to writing to navigate the journey from grief and despair to healing and purpose. In Letters to Betty, Bub describes how a metaphorical grief box and penning frequent notes to an imaginary recipient, "Betty", helped her process her emotions and discover her new self in the year following Don's passing. Her raw, honest letters describe a path that began with anguish, sadness, and loneliness, and led her to a place of gratitude, calm, and courage. Reading Bub's letters is like talking to a close friend. They provide comfort and inspiration to others traveling through their own journey of loss.
Midlife, Mayhem and Merlot
A feelgood novel about second chances, quiet rebellion, and the surprising joy of choosing yourself. After a life spent taking care of everyone else, one woman finally asks: what about me?Joanne has always been the reliable one - the rock for her family, the silent cheerleader for her brother's sports career, the supportive partner to her ambitious husband, and the ever-present mum to her bright and opinionated daughter. But now, in her forties, she feels adrift. Somewhere between school runs, marital routine, and yet another glass of Merlot, Joanne realizes she's disappeared from her own life.Determined to shake things up, she makes a decision that shocks everyone around her - her puzzled husband, the brother she hasn't spoken to in years, and her almost-eleven-year-old daughter... who surprisingly finds her mum's new "fun-weird" side kind of cool.Set between the windswept beaches of the Dutch coast and the sun-drenched countryside of rural France, Midlife, Mayhem and Merlot is a heartfelt and witty novel about second chances, quiet rebellion, and the joy of finally choosing yourself. It's a story about rediscovering passion - not just for romance, but for life.Perfect for fans of warm, character-driven stories with a humorous edge, this novel will resonate with readers who enjoy books about midlife reinvention, motherhood, family dynamics, and women rediscovering their strength.
I Wrote a Book about You: Gold Edition
Celebrate someone who means the world to you with the golden edition of the bestselling keepsake I Wrote a Book About You. This heartfelt fill-in book transforms your words into a one-of-a-kind gift. Just complete the playful prompts and thoughtful questions to tell someone all the reasons they're truly one of a kind. Whether for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just because, this gift will be enjoyed for years to come. Now with a shimmering gold cover, this book is more giftable than ever--warm, whimsical, and perfect for anyone who deserves to be reminded just how amazing they are.
Returning to My Father's Kitchen
A young Filipino writer's odyssey toward home, in the wake of the loss of her poet father Feeling untethered after her beloved poet father passes away while she is living abroad, Monica Macansantos decides to return to the Philippines to regain her bearings. But with her father gone and her adult life rooted in the United States and New Zealand, can the land of her birth still serve as a place of healing? In fifteen richly felt essays, Macansantos considers her family's history in the Philippines, her own experiences as an exile, and the parent who was the heart of her family's kitchen, whether standing at the stove to prepare dinner or sitting at the table to scribble in his notebook. Macansantos finds herself remaking her father's chicken adobo, but also closely rereading his poems. As she reckons with his identity as an artist, she also comes into her own as a writer, and she invites us to consider whether it is possible to carry our homes with us wherever we go.
Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence From the Charge of Insanity
Grief Light
Thoughtful reflections for the heart on death, love, and God's presence with us when we grieve.Written from the heart and lived perspective of the author's personal experience of grief, the reflections in Grief Light, inspired by stories, practical illustrations, and experiences from everyday life are for the heart of anyone who is grieving. Written in an informal, relatable style, the devotionals offer heartfelt companionship for those who are struggling to find meaningwithin the experience of death and grief.
