It Ends with Us: A Novel (Paperback)

By Colleen Hoover

$16.99

ISBN: 9781501110368

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Published: Atria Books - August 2nd, 2016

It Ends with Us by: Colleen Hoover

I can see why this is a NY Times Bestselling Novel. It is truly devastating, tragic, traumatic, and a bit hopeful. This was the not my first Colleen Hoover novel, and it certainly won't be my last. Coming from my own experience, I had to stop reading this several times mid chapter. While having a slight panic flashback sobbing, I was constantly shaking my head at Lily - Because I remember what it felt like as well, thinking "How could I be so stupid". In the time it took me to read this book - which was in one sitting, My Husband would come into the room and ask why I was crying - FOUR SEPARATE TIMES. Not being able to explain was hard.. what could I say? I am crying because of past trauma? or.. A book made me cry! I mean sure that is a good enough explanation. And, Although my husband was super understanding when I told him I didn't know why I was crying.. "I just was". He understood why. When people say "Why won't they leave then, if they are getting abused." A person truly can not understand it, until they have been put in the same (or similar ) position themselves. And knowing that this novel is loosely based on her own Mother's story, made it all the more real. - Veronica

The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend (Paperback)

By Katarina Bivald

$16.99

ISBN: 9781492623441

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Published: Sourcebooks Landmark - January 19th, 2016

The Readers of Broken Wheel

by Katarina Bivald

I picked up this book intending to read just a few pages. It's description intrigued me!  A correspondence between two book lovers, a small town setting, quirky characters and a dilemma of epic proportions. Well, nearly 400 pages and four hours later I had read every word of it.  I never put the book down, even to drag my sleeve over the tears sliding down my face.  this gem is full of heart and humor, wit and some really good good recommendations.  I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with Sara, Amy and all the residents of Broken Wheel.  I identified with, sympathized with, was entertained by, and loved them all.  This book would be my recommendation for readers who loved Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt by beth Hoffman, A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman, A redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.  p.s.  Have your tissues ready for this one.  I mean this in the best way!             Christine        

A Man Called Ove: A Novel (Paperback)

By Fredrik Backman

$17.99

ISBN: 9781476738024

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Published: Washington Square Press - May 5th, 2015

A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman

 

I don't know how to describe this book featuring a fisty curmudgeon called Ove without using the word charming.  I certainly didn't set out thinking that this person, so ridgid and set in his state of grumpy old-man-ness, would resonate with me like it did.  Watching this thorny guy thaw throughout the book (entirely without his intent or permission) was sweet and perfect.  I So recommend this debut novel by Swedish author Backman, and look forward to his next book "My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry".            Christine

A Course in Miracles: Combined Volume (Paperback)

By Foundation for Inner Peace (Manufactured by)

$23.00

ISBN: 9781883360269

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Published: Foundation for Inner Peace - May 21st, 2008

For the last 25 years, I have been reading a Course In Miracles in an attempt to understand and practice CIM.  A Course of Love continues CIM and it answers the questions I had about CIM immediately.  It opens the door wider for me.  I have just started it and I love it!                     Debby's Pick

Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace (Hardcover)

By Anne Lamott

$22.95

ISBN: 9781594486296

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Published: Riverhead Books - November 10th, 2014

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