Set in a time before modern technology transformed daily life, this book explores the nostalgia for simpler times, highlighting the contrast between past and present. It invites readers to reflect on the cultural shifts brought about by advancements in communication and entertainment, emphasizing the impact of these changes on human connections and experiences. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the essence of an era marked by more direct interactions and slower-paced living, prompting a deeper appreciation for the past.
The Summer Sisters navigate a web of deep-rooted family secrets that shape their relationships and identities. As they uncover hidden truths, the sisters confront their past and the complexities of loyalty, love, and betrayal. This poignant exploration of familial bonds highlights the challenges of reconciling personal desires with the weight of family history, ultimately revealing how secrets can both bind and divide.
Praise for Running For My Life: 'An amazing story' Mel Sykes 'Heartwarming' Jo Pavey 'Brave and inspiring' Ruth Field 'I love Running For My Life' Louise Minchin ***************************************** A Midlife Cyclist is a tale of two wheels - across the Yorkshire Dales, Vietnam, Costa Rica and beyond - and a rider in search of peace. Rachel is a cyclist. But she was never meant to be. After gaining mental strength and healing through running, she thought she was free. Her depression alleviated, she came off Prozac, winning races and collecting medals at marathons. But when injury stopped the only thing helping to quiet the voices in her brain, Rachel finds out what she is truly made of. As body dysmorphia began to grip her in earnest, she knew she had to find a different way to kick her mental health demons for the sake of her sanity. So, she went down to her cellar, heaved out her old bike, and started pedalling. Like her life depended on it. Uplifting and inspiring, A Midlife Cyclist is the story of how Rachel found herself again, using the only thing she knew would work - moving her feet.
It should have been the best summer of their lives - unfortunately, life doesn’t always go according to plan. Summer in the Hamptons should be filled with cocktails by the pool, bonfires on the beach, and sunset clam bakes. Instead, Nora, Megan, and Courtney are battling dreadful blind dates, duplicitous roommates, and blackmailing ex-boyfriends. Nora recently moved into her newly constructed dream home on Dune Road. She sold her company in a legendary eight-figure deal and now has unlimited time and money to spend however she chooses. But sadly, she’s alienated friends and family on her rise to the top and now finds herself all alone when things may be at their worst. Megan has let a dangerous situation spiral out of control and needs a chance to clear her head and regroup. Her plans for a post-graduation trip have fallen apart, and the closest thing she has to a family is inconveniently using the summer to relocate. So, when Megan gets a last-minute offer for a guest house in Westhampton Beach, she jumps at the chance, even though her hostess is a stranger, and it’s only a temporary solution to a persistent problem. Courtney just graduated from college and simultaneously lost the two things that defined her – collegiate basketball and her best friend turned boyfriend. She desperately needs a change of scenery to recover and mend her broken heart, which is why Courtney takes the leap when the opportunity to spend two months in the Hamptons falls in her lap, even though the classmate who invited her is barely more than an acquaintance. When a series of disastrous events transpire, Nora, Megan, and Courtney band together and find solace in their unlikely friendship. While it’s a far cry from the respite they each imagined, this improbable trio may not be too late to enjoy an unforgettable summer on Dune Road
Suffering from bipolar disorder, and hungry for approval at any price, Rachel Cullen's life was defined by flunked relationships, an ill-fitting career and poor health to match. Stuck in an endless cycle of disappointment, and not knowing how to handle her mental illness, she put on a pair of old trainers. She'd never been able to think of herself as a 'runner', and the first time she forced herself out the door, she knew it would hurt. She just didn't realise how much it would heal her, too. 'Running for my Life' will make you laugh, cry and question whether you really can outrun your demons.
Each day, millions of people around the world put on their trainers and try to
deal with their personal demons and life challenges by going for a run. In
Running for Our Lives, Rachel Ann Cullen shares moving stories of hope and
resilience, demonstrating the power of running to help us all overcome
adversity.
