Jennifer Gold sa vo svojom písaní zameriava na témy lásky, druhých šancí a objavovania seba samého. Jej postavy sú vykreslené ako mnohostranné a jej príbehy ako pútavé a horkosladké. Goldová majstrovsky spriada osudy svojich hrdinov a ponúka čitateľom emocionálnu cestu plnú nádeje.
Exploring the humorous side of storytelling, this book delves into the idea of narratives that spiral out of control. It captures the joy and absurdity of tales that grow beyond their original intent, highlighting the fine line between fun and chaos. Through engaging anecdotes, it reflects on the universal experience of exaggerated stories and the inevitable need to bring them to a close.
Marine biologist Abby Fisher moves back home and finds she must work at earning forgiveness from her friends--and herself--before she can move forward in her life.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Anna Krawitz, who must abandon her Jewish identity and assume the life of Maria Nowak, a Catholic farm girl, to escape the Nazis. As the war concludes, the narrative explores the challenges of identity and the emotional turmoil of separation, raising the poignant question of how her sister will manage to locate her amidst the chaos of a post-war world.
An ambitious podcaster and her reclusive interviewee embark on a life-altering journey to uncover long-lost truths in this immersive story about love, travel, and family secrets.Forty years ago, aspiring writer Ann Fawkes left the United States for a Mediterranean adventure that opened her heart to travel and love. After a chance encounter propelled her into the publishing world, she released her first novel, an instant bestseller—and the last book she ever wrote.Now, Ann lives a reclusive life in the San Juan Islands, hiding from the public and its probing questions. But when podcaster Maggie Whitaker convinces Ann to sit for an interview, Ann agrees on one condition: Maggie must keep her story off the record.Determined to change Ann’s mind before she loses her job, Maggie agrees. But as she learns about Ann’s life—particularly the love affair that inspired her novel and the decisions she made in its wake—Maggie realizes Ann’s story intersects with her own in shocking, life-changing ways.A sweeping, heart-wrenching novel that spans decades and continents, Halfway to You explores the distances we create between ourselves and the ones we love most and what it takes to finally bridge them.
From debut author Jennifer Gold comes a delicious novel about the sweet and sour ingredients of life and love. Elle, an accomplished baker, has a recipe for every event in her life. But when she discovers her husband’s infidelity, she doesn’t know what to make of it. Jam, maybe? Definitely jam.Fed up with the stale crumbs of her marriage, Elle revisits past recipes and the events that inspired them. A recipe for scones reminds her of her father’s death, cinnamon rolls signify the problematic courtship with her husband, and a batch of chocolate cookies casts Elle in a less-than-flattering light. Looking back, Elle soon realizes that some ingredients were missing all along.After confronting her husband, Elle indulges her sweet tooth in other ways, including a rebound that just leaves her more confused. As secrets from the past collide with the conflicts of the present, Elle struggles to manage her bakery business and maintain the relationships most important to her. In piecing her life back together, will Elle learn to take the bitter with the sweet?
Cat's journey through grief is marked by a stark division in her life: the time Before her mother's death and After. Struggling with anger and feeling stuck in her emotions, she resists medication that dulls her pain. Seeking an escape, Cat joins a volunteer program in South America, only to discover that her experiences there challenge her perceptions and force her to confront her grief. As she navigates new relationships and environments, she begins to uncover a renewed sense of purpose and the possibility of healing.
Exploring the impact of global conflicts on military families, this book delves into the emotional and psychological toll of the World Wars, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. Through personal narratives and historical accounts, it highlights the resilience and sacrifices of those who serve and their loved ones. The intertwining stories reveal the challenges faced by families during deployments and the lasting effects of war on their lives, offering a poignant reflection on duty, love, and the quest for peace amidst turmoil.
The unexpected responsibility of caring for her autistic brother during her summer in Paris turns out to be just the adventure that Clara needed.
Fortbildungen sind heutzutage in aller Munde- ob in beruflicher oder persönlicher Angelegenheit. Die Angebote scheinen schier unerschöpflich. Doch was, wenn die Fortbildung zur Pflicht gemacht wird? Gerade in der Zahnarztbranche, die stetigem wissenschaftlichen Fortschritt und technischen Neuerungen unterworfen ist, müssen Dentisten ihren Wissensstand permanent verbessern. Aber wie können sich Anbieter an einen solch wandelnden Wirtschaftszweig anpassen? Dazu wird in dieser Abhandlung das Fortbildungsverhalten deutscher Zahnärzte, ihre Erfahrungen und Wünsche analysiert. Aus der Untersuchung verschiedener Studien zu den Entwicklungen auf dem Dentalmarkt sowie von Branchenreporten zu künftigen Entwicklungen ergeben sich Ansätze zur Optimierung von Fortbildungsveranstaltungen. Denn beide Seiten, Anbieter und Nachfrager, können von einer Verbesserung der Fortbildungen- sowohl qualitativ als auch quantitativ- profitieren. Doch wie erreicht ein Anbieter die Befriedung der Fortbildungsbedürfnisse? Bedeutet die Befriedigung der Bedürfnisse im Umkehrschluss auch eine verbesserte Kundenbindung?