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Everything I Know About Love

A Memoir

par Dolly Alderton ...

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When
... En savoir plus
Moments of Glad Grace

A Memoir

par Alison Wearing ...

“Beautifully written and perfectly executed from first to last sentence.” — Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi“A richly layered journey, charmingly told.” — Plum Johnson, author of They Left Us EverythingA moving and witty memoir about a daughter’s evolving relationship with her aging father and their shared journey to belonging.The story begins as a trip from Canada to Ireland in search of ... En savoir plus

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“Beautifully written and perfectly executed from first to last sentence.” — Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi“A richly layered journey, charmingly told.” — Plum Johnson, author of They Left Us EverythingA moving and witty memoir about a daughter’s evolving relationship with her aging father and their shared journey to belonging.The story begins as a trip from Canada to Ireland in search of
... En savoir plus
The 60-Something Crisis

How to Live an Extraordinary Life in Retirement

par Barbara L. Pagano ...

Circumvent the tired and conventional approaches of finding purpose, passion, or happiness to discover a path of fulfillment after 60 by pursuing desires, mastering risk-taking, and expanding horizons with confidence.The crisis of unfulfilled lives unfolds gradually, often with acquiesced boredom and a flimsy search for purpose. Our relevancy comes into question, or we succumb to the idea that the ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

Circumvent the tired and conventional approaches of finding purpose, passion, or happiness to discover a path of fulfillment after 60 by pursuing desires, mastering risk-taking, and expanding horizons with confidence.The crisis of unfulfilled lives unfolds gradually, often with acquiesced boredom and a flimsy search for purpose. Our relevancy comes into question, or we succumb to the idea that the
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Getting Naked

The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect

par Valerie Bertinelli ...

New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author
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The Sober Shift

A Modern-Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life

par Suzanne Warye ...

Live fully, abundantly, and free every day without alcohol with this inspiring guide from wellness writer Suzanne Warye, the creator behind the Sober Mom Life podcast and My Kind of Sweet.Waking up with another hangover as the thirty-nine-year-old mother of a newborn, Suzanne Warye decided enough was enough. It was time to quit alcohol for good. In the years since, Suzanne has uncovered the myth ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Live fully, abundantly, and free every day without alcohol with this inspiring guide from wellness writer Suzanne Warye, the creator behind the Sober Mom Life podcast and My Kind of Sweet.Waking up with another hangover as the thirty-nine-year-old mother of a newborn, Suzanne Warye decided enough was enough. It was time to quit alcohol for good. In the years since, Suzanne has uncovered the myth
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Travelers to Unimaginable Lands

Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain

par Dasha Kiper ...

**These “moving and often surprising” (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don’t just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia—they are its invisible victims.“This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for them.”—Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

**These “moving and often surprising” (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don’t just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia—they are its invisible victims.“This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for them.”—Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to
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Autoimmunity and the Good Girls

How Permission to Put Ourselves First Has the Power to Keep Us Well

par Sara Hirsh Bordo ...

"This illuminating volume will liberate many women from self-suppression and its frequent consequence, physical illness."— Gabor Maté M.D. New York Times bestselling author of The Myth of NormalForeword by Dr. Richard Carmona MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United StatesThe inspirational, deeply researched wellness journey by the award-winning filmmaker, activist, and founder of Women ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

"This illuminating volume will liberate many women from self-suppression and its frequent consequence, physical illness."— Gabor Maté M.D. New York Times bestselling author of The Myth of NormalForeword by Dr. Richard Carmona MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United StatesThe inspirational, deeply researched wellness journey by the award-winning filmmaker, activist, and founder of Women
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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

A Novella

par Fredrik Backman ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Anxious People, and My Friends, a profoundly moving novella about an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his happy memories, face his regrets, and help his son and grandson learn to say goodbye to him.“We know so little about how the brain works. It’s like a fading star right now, do you remember what I taught you about that?”“When a ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Anxious People, and My Friends, a profoundly moving novella about an elderly man’s struggle to hold on to his happy memories, face his regrets, and help his son and grandson learn to say goodbye to him.“We know so little about how the brain works. It’s like a fading star right now, do you remember what I taught you about that?”“When a
... En savoir plus
Doing Life with Your Adult Children

Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

par Jim Burns, Ph.D ...

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.If you've raised a child, you know that ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.If you've raised a child, you know that
... En savoir plus
When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us

Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway,

par Jane Adams ...

How do parents cope when their adult children struggle to launch, battle depression or addiction, or return home unable to face independence? With empathy and insight, When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us confronts the painful gap between parental hopes and the reality of “adultolescents” who are stuck, struggling, or spiraling.In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who’s been chronicling ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

How do parents cope when their adult children struggle to launch, battle depression or addiction, or return home unable to face independence? With empathy and insight, When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us confronts the painful gap between parental hopes and the reality of “adultolescents” who are stuck, struggling, or spiraling.In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who’s been chronicling
... En savoir plus
Strung Out

One Last Hit and Other Lies That Nearly Killed Me

par Erin Khar ...

“This is a story she needed to tell; and the rest of the country needs to listen.”— New York Times Book Review“This vital memoir will change how we look at the opioid crisis and how the media talks about it. A deeply moving and emotional read, STRUNG OUT challenges our preconceived ideas of what addiction looks like.”—Stephanie Land, New York Times bestselling author of MaidIn this deeply pe... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“This is a story she needed to tell; and the rest of the country needs to listen.”— New York Times Book Review“This vital memoir will change how we look at the opioid crisis and how the media talks about it. A deeply moving and emotional read, STRUNG OUT challenges our preconceived ideas of what addiction looks like.”—Stephanie Land, New York Times bestselling author of MaidIn this deeply pe...
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Marguerite Blais : Au nom des aînés

par Marguerite Blais, Guillaume Nadon ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
Marguerite Blais, entre grandes décisions publiques, réflexions privées et solutions d’avenirDans ce récit-témoignage, l’animatrice devenue politicienne se livre, pour la première fois, avec la passion et l’authenticité qu’on lui connaît. Elle raconte les années les plus tumultueuses de sa vie politique : de la tournée des CHSLD québécois au développement du concept de Maisons des aînés, en ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Marguerite Blais, entre grandes décisions publiques, réflexions privées et solutions d’avenirDans ce récit-témoignage, l’animatrice devenue politicienne se livre, pour la première fois, avec la passion et l’authenticité qu’on lui connaît. Elle raconte les années les plus tumultueuses de sa vie politique : de la tournée des CHSLD québécois au développement du concept de Maisons des aînés, en
... En savoir plus
Moving Miss Peggy

A Story of Dementia, Courage and Consolation

par Robert Benson ...

“I am not ever going to get to go home, am I?," she said one day. This is the story of moving Miss Peggy to a new place to live, to a new way of life, to a new kind of reality. All of which became necessary because Miss Peggy had begun to live a life colored by dementia. All of us who love her have begun to live that new life with her. Some of that story is here as well.In Moving Miss Peggy we ... En savoir plus

$16.79 CAD

“I am not ever going to get to go home, am I?," she said one day. This is the story of moving Miss Peggy to a new place to live, to a new way of life, to a new kind of reality. All of which became necessary because Miss Peggy had begun to live a life colored by dementia. All of us who love her have begun to live that new life with her. Some of that story is here as well.In Moving Miss Peggy we
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Bloom

A Tale of Courage, Surrender and Breaking Through Upper Limits

par Bronnie Ware ...

As a free-spirited, independent woman, Bronnie Ware was used to donning a variety of hats: singer, songwriter, author, speaker, traveler, and adventurer. And as her soul would have it in her mid-forties, she felt the urge to add one more, mother.Ware, author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, had learned many lessons as a palliative-care giver, and she began to absorb even more from the ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

As a free-spirited, independent woman, Bronnie Ware was used to donning a variety of hats: singer, songwriter, author, speaker, traveler, and adventurer. And as her soul would have it in her mid-forties, she felt the urge to add one more, mother.Ware, author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, had learned many lessons as a palliative-care giver, and she began to absorb even more from the
... En savoir plus
Walking with Beth

Conversations with My Hundred-Year-Old Friend

par Merilyn Simonds ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERMerilyn Simonds's Walking with Beth allows us to eavesdrop on two women, one already a centenarian, talking frankly about what scares us all: growing old. It's a book with a unique take on longevity, full of wisdom, tenderness, joy and the passions that sustain a very long life.**In the spring of 2021, Merilyn Simonds asked her friend Beth Robinson if she’d like to go for a ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERMerilyn Simonds's Walking with Beth allows us to eavesdrop on two women, one already a centenarian, talking frankly about what scares us all: growing old. It's a book with a unique take on longevity, full of wisdom, tenderness, joy and the passions that sustain a very long life.**In the spring of 2021, Merilyn Simonds asked her friend Beth Robinson if she’d like to go for a
... En savoir plus
The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

par Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
... En savoir plus
A Matter of Death and Life

par Irvin D. Yalom, Marilyn Yalom ...

A year-long journey by the renowned psychiatrist and his writer wife after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret.Internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom devoted his career to counseling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was ... En savoir plus

$19.59 CAD

A year-long journey by the renowned psychiatrist and his writer wife after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret.Internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom devoted his career to counseling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was
... En savoir plus
How To Survive Your Husband's Midlife Crisis: Strategies and Stories from The Midlife Wives Club

par Pat Gaudette, Gay Courter ...

You are in a committed relationship, married or involved exclusively with one another. You thought everything was glorious—or, at least as glorious as it gets.All relationships have some rough spots. But now it seems that you are always fighting. Or he just doesn't act like himself anymore. He doesn't like his job. He wants a sportier car. He says you and he have grown apart. He wants something ... En savoir plus

$10.84 CAD

You are in a committed relationship, married or involved exclusively with one another. You thought everything was glorious—or, at least as glorious as it gets.All relationships have some rough spots. But now it seems that you are always fighting. Or he just doesn't act like himself anymore. He doesn't like his job. He wants a sportier car. He says you and he have grown apart. He wants something
... En savoir plus
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life

par Matt Paxton ...

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose
... En savoir plus
My Two Elaines

Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

par Martin J Schreiber ...

In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can’t remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.One part love ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can’t remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.One part love
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Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words

Travels with Mom in the Land of Dementia

par Kate Whouley ...

From the author of the much-loved memoir Cottage for Sale, Must Be Moved comes an engaging and inspiring account of a daughter who must face her mother’s premature decline.In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouleystrips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a ... En savoir plus

$22.39 CAD

From the author of the much-loved memoir Cottage for Sale, Must Be Moved comes an engaging and inspiring account of a daughter who must face her mother’s premature decline.In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouleystrips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a
... En savoir plus
Dreaming Under An Island Skye

The perfect feel-good, romantic read from bestseller Lisa Hobman

par Lisa Hobman ...

Collections series The Skye Collection
'An uplifting and adventurous romance which reminds us that all that glitters is definitely not gold!' Heidi Swain 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie BoleynIs there really such a thing as a second shot at true love?After three wonderful years of marriage, librarian Juliette Fairhurst’s heart is ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

'An uplifting and adventurous romance which reminds us that all that glitters is definitely not gold!' Heidi Swain 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie BoleynIs there really such a thing as a second shot at true love?After three wonderful years of marriage, librarian Juliette Fairhurst’s heart is
... En savoir plus
From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

par Arthur C. Brooks ...

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them,
... En savoir plus
I Do (I Think)

Conversations About Modern Marriage

par Allison Raskin ...

**"Marriage norms in today’s society are rapidly changing and it can be hard to keep up. Allison Raskin’s bookunpacks the questions and uncertainties around marriage that so many of us have... a must-read for anyone and everyone that may be curious about the intricacies of modern marriage.” –Nick Viall, TV Personality, Host of The Viall Files, and Bestselling AuthorFrom Just Between Us cohost and ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**"Marriage norms in today’s society are rapidly changing and it can be hard to keep up. Allison Raskin’s bookunpacks the questions and uncertainties around marriage that so many of us have... a must-read for anyone and everyone that may be curious about the intricacies of modern marriage.” –Nick Viall, TV Personality, Host of The Viall Files, and Bestselling AuthorFrom Just Between Us cohost and
... En savoir plus

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