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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

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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
Just Once, No More

On Fathers, Sons, and Who We Are Until We Are No Longer

par Charles Foran ...

**In his poignant memoir, Charles Foran presents a portrait of his gruff-but-fond father wrestling with the end of life as Charlie acts as witness, solace, and would-be guide while facing his own mortality."Luminous. . . . Wise and moving." —Yann Martel**Dave Foran was a formidable man of few words, from a different era than his sensitive, literary son, Charlie. As a younger person, Dave had lived ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

**In his poignant memoir, Charles Foran presents a portrait of his gruff-but-fond father wrestling with the end of life as Charlie acts as witness, solace, and would-be guide while facing his own mortality."Luminous. . . . Wise and moving." —Yann Martel**Dave Foran was a formidable man of few words, from a different era than his sensitive, literary son, Charlie. As a younger person, Dave had lived
... En savoir plus
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
... En savoir plus
I Choose Me

Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention

par Jennie Garth ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Audiobook narrated by Jennie Garth**Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up in this fiercely honest book about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Now in her ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Audiobook narrated by Jennie Garth**Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up in this fiercely honest book about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Now in her
... En savoir plus
Planning For Uncertainty

Living Wills and Other Advance Directives for You and Your Family

par David John Doukas, William Reichel ...

Collections series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
A practical guide to documenting your decisions and preferences in case of incapacitating illness.It won't happen to me.I'm too busy to worry about a living will.My family will know what to do.No one wants to plan for incapacitating illness or death. But to spare loved ones from needless emotional suffering, or even legal battles, people of all ages need to document and communicate clear decisions ... En savoir plus

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A practical guide to documenting your decisions and preferences in case of incapacitating illness.It won't happen to me.I'm too busy to worry about a living will.My family will know what to do.No one wants to plan for incapacitating illness or death. But to spare loved ones from needless emotional suffering, or even legal battles, people of all ages need to document and communicate clear decisions
... 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
... En savoir plus
The Art and Science of Connection

Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier

par Kasley Killam ...

2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER * 2024 LIVING NOW BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL WINNER * HARVARD PUBLIC HEALTH MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2024 * ASPEN IDEAS RECOMMENDED HEALTH BOOK OF 2024A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy that introduces the need for social health—the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected—to truly flourish.Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER * 2024 LIVING NOW BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL WINNER * HARVARD PUBLIC HEALTH MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2024 * ASPEN IDEAS RECOMMENDED HEALTH BOOK OF 2024A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy that introduces the need for social health—the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected—to truly flourish.Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to
... En savoir plus
Being Old...and learning to love it!

par Prue Leith ...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MARCH 2026'I devoured it.' - NIGELLA LAWSON'Few people have aged so gracefully and enterprisingly as Prue. How she's done it is a revelation, full of humour and practical advice.' - DELIA SMITH'Oh my days, this book is an absolute JOY! It is like sitting down with your fabulous, straight-talking auntie who tells it exactly how it is... but with a big c... ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MARCH 2026'I devoured it.' - NIGELLA LAWSON'Few people have aged so gracefully and enterprisingly as Prue. How she's done it is a revelation, full of humour and practical advice.' - DELIA SMITH'Oh my days, this book is an absolute JOY! It is like sitting down with your fabulous, straight-talking auntie who tells it exactly how it is... but with a big c...
... En savoir plus
Enough Already

Learning to Love the Way I Am Today

par Valerie Bertinelli ...

Beloved actress, Food Network personality, and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli reflects on life at sixty and beyond.Behind the curtain of her happy on-screen persona, Valerie Bertinelli’s life has been no easy ride, especially when it comes to her own self-image and self-worth. She waged a war against herself for years, learning to equate her value to her appearance as a child ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Beloved actress, Food Network personality, and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli reflects on life at sixty and beyond.Behind the curtain of her happy on-screen persona, Valerie Bertinelli’s life has been no easy ride, especially when it comes to her own self-image and self-worth. She waged a war against herself for years, learning to equate her value to her appearance as a child
... En savoir plus
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
Hagitude

Reimagining the Second Half of Life

par Sharon Blackie ...

RADICALLY REIMAGINE THE SECOND HALF OF LIFE“There can be a certain perverse pleasure, as well as a sense of rightness and beauty, in insisting on flowering just when the world expects you to become quiet and diminish.”— from the bookFor any woman over fifty who has ever asked “What now? Who do I want to be?” comes a life-changing book showing how your next phase of life may be your most dynamic ... En savoir plus

$16.29 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

RADICALLY REIMAGINE THE SECOND HALF OF LIFE“There can be a certain perverse pleasure, as well as a sense of rightness and beauty, in insisting on flowering just when the world expects you to become quiet and diminish.”— from the bookFor any woman over fifty who has ever asked “What now? Who do I want to be?” comes a life-changing book showing how your next phase of life may be your most dynamic
... En savoir plus
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
... En savoir plus
Love You, Bye

A Daughter's Journey in Essays and Poems

par Brenda Miller ...

A luminous collection of essays and poems about family, faith, and the art of saying goodbye from award-winning essayist, poet, and teacher Brenda Miller.In Love You, Bye, award-winning author Brenda Miller maps the territory of caregiving, loss, and unexpected grace. The title—drawn from the simple phrase she and her mother said to each other for years—captures the bittersweet essence of a book ... En savoir plus

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A luminous collection of essays and poems about family, faith, and the art of saying goodbye from award-winning essayist, poet, and teacher Brenda Miller.In Love You, Bye, award-winning author Brenda Miller maps the territory of caregiving, loss, and unexpected grace. The title—drawn from the simple phrase she and her mother said to each other for years—captures the bittersweet essence of a book
... En savoir plus
La vieillesse en cage

Briser le silence sur la maltraitance envers nos aînés

par Marie des Aulniers ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
Marie des Aulniers a oeuvré pendant plus de trente ans dans le milieu des soins aux aînés ; c'est pourquoi elle s'intéresse au sort et à l'avenir qu'on réserve aux personnes âgées qui sont « parquées » dans les CHSLD. Comment peut-on rester insensible devant toutes les atrocités qu'elles subissent et comment peut-on ne pas réagir ? Chaque jour, les médias nous informent que des aînés sont victimes ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Marie des Aulniers a oeuvré pendant plus de trente ans dans le milieu des soins aux aînés ; c'est pourquoi elle s'intéresse au sort et à l'avenir qu'on réserve aux personnes âgées qui sont « parquées » dans les CHSLD. Comment peut-on rester insensible devant toutes les atrocités qu'elles subissent et comment peut-on ne pas réagir ? Chaque jour, les médias nous informent que des aînés sont victimes
... 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
... 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
Love Blooms at the Cornish Cottage

The BRAND NEW gloriously feel-good tale of second chances

par Kim Nash ...

The BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously uplifting, romantic Sandpiper Shores series, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ✨Every book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONE How do you mend a broken heart? Michelle finally thought she’d found love with her hot Greek doctor. But when Demetri reveals he’s returning home to care for his sick ... En savoir plus

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The BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously uplifting, romantic Sandpiper Shores series, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ✨Every book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONE How do you mend a broken heart? Michelle finally thought she’d found love with her hot Greek doctor. But when Demetri reveals he’s returning home to care for his sick
... En savoir plus
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
The Dockyard Girls

The start of a historical saga series by Tracy Baines

par Tracy Baines ...

Collections Livre 1 - Fishers Wharf
The start of a gritty, historical saga series set around the hardworking folk of Grimsby Dockyard from Tracy Baines.Can you leave the past behind and embrace the future?Great Grimsby, 1912Newlywed fisherman Alec Hardy decides to make a fresh start with his young wife Letty and move to the thriving fishing port of Grimsby in search of a brighter future.Letty is from farming stock and knows nothing ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The start of a gritty, historical saga series set around the hardworking folk of Grimsby Dockyard from Tracy Baines.Can you leave the past behind and embrace the future?Great Grimsby, 1912Newlywed fisherman Alec Hardy decides to make a fresh start with his young wife Letty and move to the thriving fishing port of Grimsby in search of a brighter future.Letty is from farming stock and knows nothing
... En savoir plus
Let's Talk About Aging Parents

A Real-Life Guide to Solving Problems with 27 Essential Conversations

par Laura Tamblyn Watts ...

**Caring for an aging parent can raise a host of tricky questions, but these conversation-starting scripts, plus expert advice, will help you and your parent find answers.“In down-to-earth language, Laura proposes helpful scripts for having a host of often-prickly conversations about the health and safety of our parents.”—The Wall Street Journal**Age-proofing an older relative’s living space, ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $18.99 CAD Maintenant $15.99 CAD

**Caring for an aging parent can raise a host of tricky questions, but these conversation-starting scripts, plus expert advice, will help you and your parent find answers.“In down-to-earth language, Laura proposes helpful scripts for having a host of often-prickly conversations about the health and safety of our parents.”—The Wall Street Journal**Age-proofing an older relative’s living space,
... En savoir plus
I Feel Bad About My Neck

par Nora Ephron ...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A candid, hilarious look at women of a certain age and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.“Wickedly witty ... Crackling sharp ... Fireworks shoot out [of this collection].” —The Boston GlobeWith her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron chronicles her life as an obsessed cook ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A candid, hilarious look at women of a certain age and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.“Wickedly witty ... Crackling sharp ... Fireworks shoot out [of this collection].” —The Boston GlobeWith her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron chronicles her life as an obsessed cook
... En savoir plus
Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old

A Highly Judgmental, Unapologetically Honest Accounting of All the Things Our Elders Are Doing Wrong

par Steven Petrow ...

For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, here is a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging, based on the wildly popular New York Times essay from award-winning journalist Steven Petrow.Soon after his 50th birthday, Steven Petrow began assembling a list of “things I won’t do when I get old”—mostly a catalog of all the things he thought ... En savoir plus

$18.39 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

For fans of David Sedaris and Nora Ephron, here is a humorous, irreverent, and poignant look at the gifts, stereotypes, and inevitable challenges of aging, based on the wildly popular New York Times essay from award-winning journalist Steven Petrow.Soon after his 50th birthday, Steven Petrow began assembling a list of “things I won’t do when I get old”—mostly a catalog of all the things he thought
... En savoir plus
Old Friends Reunited

The laugh-out-loud feel-good read from #1 bestseller Maddie Please

par Maddie Please ...

Brand new from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club'A delightful and jolly romp in the french countryside. A lovely taste of France and generous slice of la bon vivre.' Jo Thomas'A glorious romp that readers will adore. Maddie's warmth and humour will put a smile on your face' Judy LeighDivorced and on a deadline, bestselling novelist Bea Pinkerton has a serious case of writer's block. ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Brand new from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club'A delightful and jolly romp in the french countryside. A lovely taste of France and generous slice of la bon vivre.' Jo Thomas'A glorious romp that readers will adore. Maddie's warmth and humour will put a smile on your face' Judy LeighDivorced and on a deadline, bestselling novelist Bea Pinkerton has a serious case of writer's block.
... En savoir plus

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