Because of my past trauma as a domestic violence survivor, I love books
where the characters change and become better versions of themselves.
In this
book, each character went from being either: isolated, selfish, or anxious—to
becoming: part of a community, a person who cares about others, or a person who
sees their own value and worth. Watching strangers who are only focusing on
themselves become a community that loves and cares for each other was very
healing for me.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project: Nobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It’s a rule. But what would happen if they did?
“A hilarious and sweet creation about a group of individuals who form a family with love at its core.” —USA Today
Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu. Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Bookworm and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do.…
I loved this book because I love Paris. I took ballet from
the time I was 7, and always loved the sound of the French language (the
language used to name ballet steps). I studied French from middle school
through college. The first time I went to Paris, I was thrilled that the French
loved to speak to me in their native language.
In this true memoir, the character falls in love with the
French language and moves heaven and earth to fulfill his goal of opening an
American breakfast diner in Paris. It was quite the struggle for him, but
eventually, he saw his dream come to fruition. It was wonderful for me to watch
him succeed through his passion and hard work.
Now a New York Times Bestseller Paris was practically perfect... Craig Carlson was the last person anyone would expect to open an American diner in Paris. He came from humble beginnings in a working-class town in Connecticut, had never worked in a restaurant, and didn't know anything about starting a brand-new business. But from his first visit to Paris, Craig knew he had found the city of his dreams, although one thing was still missing-the good ol' American breakfast he loved so much. Pancakes in Paris is the story of Craig tackling the impossible-from raising the money to fund his…
I loved this book because it is about 3 strong women who
overcome their fears and pain to make beautiful lives for themselves.
I have
also done this. I left an abusive, life-sucking marriage after 20 years, became
a domestic violence advocate, wrote books about emotional abuse to help others,
then decided to become a counselor – which necessitated getting a master’s
degree. Now I counsel other DV survivors and watching them make beauty from
ashes in their lives is the most thrilling adventure I can imagine.
In this book, one woman leaves a life-sucking marriage,
another heals from the premature death of her husband, and a third finds family
where she had none. What a great story of redemption.
Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Susan Wiggs—Barbara O’Neal’s new novel of food, friendship, and the freedom to grow your dreams brings together four very different women longing to savor the true taste of happiness.
Popular blogger and foodie queen Lavender Wills reigns over Lavender Honey Farms, a serene slice of organic heaven nestled in Oregon wine country. Lavender is determined to keep her legacy from falling into the profit-driven hands of uncaring relatives, and she wants an heir to sustain her life’s work after she’s gone. So she invites her three closest online friends—fellow food bloggers, women of…
Caroline found herself in an
abusive marriage. She wondered, “How did this happen? Could his behavior be my
fault, as my husband tries to make me believe? If I leave him, will God be mad
at me?” Walk with Caroline as she struggles with what to do. You will see her
confusion turn to strength as she realizes she IS being abused, and it is not her fault. Watch her turn to her church for help – but receives no help. She
finally decides to seek a lawyer, ends up getting a restraining order against
him, and has him kicked out of her house. In the end, she turns her life from
ashes to beauty.
