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When I received the book last week, I fell in love immediately with the cover photo of a finger drawing out an incomplete heart on a frosty window…
“A stunning debut novel of love and loss”, we follow the journey of Isabel’s heart
…from the day she signs the organ donation card, informs her husband, Alex Voormann [...]
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This novel about 15 year old Ashley Asher who escapes from six years of sexual abuse by her stepfather has to be fastest book I’ve finished reading ever since I became a mother!
Seriously, the unravelling of the story kept my eyes glued to the book for nearly four hours.
When I read about how [...]
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Waiting for Prince Charming to ride up on his white horse and make you happy? Don’t waste your time. You hold the reins of your own happiness.
We women have all the power, knowledge and confidence necessary to create the life we want – without relying on a man to do it for us. We just [...]
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Are you a housewife with a boring husband? Dream of a better life elsewhere? Think that your life should be so, so much better than you deserve? If yes, you are not alone – even way back in 1856 in France, another woman felt exactly like how you do.
That woman is Emma Rouault, a beautiful [...]
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I first read the condensed version of this book in the “Book in Review” section of Reader’s Digest. A couple of years later, I stumbled upon the hardcover copy and bought it. The book, unfortunately, stayed in my box a couple more years.
I found the book again while in the university and couldn’t get past [...]
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“Being beautiful is no guarantee of happiness in this world. Strive instead for elegance, grace and style.”
I picked up this book at WH Smith in London. The elegant lady on the dust jacket was irresistible and I’m sure even men would give her a second glance. Despite its pretty appearance, I found it hard to [...]
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This new release in 2008 was one of the nice presents Hubby brought back from the US for me and I couldn’t wait to read it, especially after skimming the blurb.
The term “redneck” is a very strong slur in the US, especially in the Midwest and I’ve always been mystified by what it means, even [...]
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I came across this book when I was in my 4th month of pregnancy.
This book was next to Yoga for New Mothers: Getting Your Body and Mind Back in Shape the Natural Way After Birth but I was attracted by its tagline as I’m a strong advocate of gentle yoga:
“the safe and gentle way to [...]
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