favorite books /(some fiction and non)
Explore a curated list of favorite fiction and non-fiction books that captivate and inspire. Discover must-read novels, timeless classics, and insightful non-fiction picks for every reader.
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The Alley of Wishes
by Laurel Johnson
A farm boy in Kansas, after fighting in the trenches of World War I, begins a new life in Paris, France. More than just a love story, this is the story of Beck and Cerise, two individuals beset by tragedies and misfortunes. Their unconditional love for one another sustains them through individual sorrows, but eventually may be their salvations.
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Conquering the Mysteries and Lies of Grief
by Sherry Russell
Conquering the Mysteries and Lies of Grief presents an innovative investigation into loss. Being based on hundreds of interviews along with personal experience, the book clarifies how and why grief catapults us into a crisis, threatening our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Through the revealing frank conversations, you discover fresh information on how to take an active role in your grief, while adjusting to new realities. You learn how to handle the "snootful of shoulds" while finding out the variables that make your grief so unique. Grief takes you on a bizarre maze like journey allowing you to explore and plow through your pain to get to a life filled with goals and not despair. Conquering the Mysteries and Lies of Grief does not tiptoe around the powerful reality of grief. Grief is miserable, unpredictable, and intimidating work, however, by understanding the domino effect of loss you can go on to live a life of graciousness and radiance.
