Elizabeth Berg Knihy

Samanthu opustil manžel, a tak sa snaží znovu si usporiadať život. Jej excentrická matka jej pri tom pomáha dohováraním schôdzok, no naliehavejším problémom sú peniaze. Aby ho vyriešila, Sam sa rozhodne vziať si podnájomníčky. Prvou je staršia pani, ktorá jej vo všetkom radí a pomáha; druhou neprispôsobivá študentka. Samanthin nový priateľ King, neobyčajný muž, jej radí, aby chodila medzi ľudí, našla si prácu. Samantha však musí urobiť len jedno: Aby unikla smútku a minulosti, musí sa naučiť, ako byť šťastná. Aby naozaj videla ľudí, musí nahliadnuť do vlastného srdca. A aby vedela, kým je, musí si spomenúť, aká bývala dávno predtým, než sa stala niekým iným v snahe zachrániť svoje manželstvo.... celý text

Elizabeth Berg has penned an unforgettable tale about second chances that tugs hard at the heart strings even as it soothes the soul. Never Change tells the bittersweet story of Myra Lipinsky, a 51-year-old home care nurse and self-acclaimed spinster who finds herself assigned to care for the golden boy she secretly worshipped back in high school. Only Chip Reardon isn't quite so golden these days -- he's dying from a highly virulent type of brain tumor.For Myra, the chance to care for Chip fills her with both pleasure and anxiety, particularly when she realizes that she still has strong feelings for him. At first their reunion is marked by fun, joy, and memories. But then reality kicks in when Chip's old girlfriend, Diann, shows up, and Myra once again finds herself feeling like the fifth wheel she was back in high school. Yet despite slipping into their old roles, the three quickly discover that they have all changed. For Myra, this leads to a bittersweet irony as she finds herself in a loving relationship for the first time in her life -- only to have it be with a man whose days are drastically numbered.

Making daily visits to the grave of his beloved late wife, Arthur forges unexpected relationships with a nosy neighbor and a troubled teen who dubs him "Truluv" before the trio discovers healing and family together.

A baking class instructor, her haunted assistant, and a youth reeling from a family tragedy discover the power of community while navigating complicated choices and uncertain futures

When a group of friends in Mason, Missouri, decide to start a monthly supper club, they get more than they bargained for. The plan for congenial evenings--talking, laughing, and sharing recipes, homemade food, and wine--abruptly changes course one night when one of the women reveals something startlingly intimate. The supper club then becomes Confession Club, and the women gather weekly to share not only dinners, but embarrassing misdeeds, deep insecurities, and long-held regrets. They invite Iris Winters and Maddy Harris to join, and their timing couldn't be better. Iris is conflicted about her feelings for a charming but troubled man, and Maddy has come back home from New York to escape a problem too big to handle alone. The club offers exactly the kind of support they need to help them make some difficult decisions. The Confession Club is charming, heartwarming, and inspiring. And as in the previous books that take place in Mason, readers will find friendship, community, and kindness on full display

"Elizabeth Berg's father was an Army veteran who was a tough man in every way but one: He showed a great deal of love and tenderness to his wife. Berg describes her parents' marriage as a romance that lasted for nearly seventy years; she grew up watching her father kiss her mother upon leaving home, and kiss her again the instant he came back. His idea of when he should spend time away from her was never. But when Berg's father developed Alzheimer's disease, her parents were forced to leave the home they loved and move into a facility that could offer them help. Their children realized it was time to, in effect, parent the people who had for so long parented them--a hard transition, mitigated at least by flashes of humor and joy. The mix of emotions could make every day feel like walking through a minefield. Then came redemption. I'll Be Seeing You charts the passage from the anguish of loss to the understanding that even in the most fractious times, love can heal, transform, and lead to graceful--and grateful--acceptance."--Back cover

This beautiful novel by the beloved author of Open House and Talk Before Sleep tells the story of two young people growing up in Mason, Missouri, and how Arthur Moses, a shy young man, becomes the wise and compassionate person readers loved in The Story of Arthur Truluv. “A poignant tale of love, grief, and the resiliency of the human spirit.”—Kirkus Reviews A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Nola McCollum is the most desirable girl in Arthur Moses’s class, and he is thrilled when they become friends. But Arthur wants far more than friendship. Unfortunately, Nola has a crush on the wrong Moses—Arthur’s older brother, Frank, who is busy pursuing his own love interest and avoiding the boys’ father, a war veteran with a drinking problem and a penchant for starting fights. When a sudden tragedy rocks the family’s world, Arthur struggles to come to terms with his grief. In the end, it is nature that helps him to understand how to go beyond loss and create a life of forgiveness and empathy. But what can he do about Nola, who seems confused about what she wants in life and only half aware of the one who loves her most? Full of unforgettable characters and written with Elizabeth Berg’s characteristic warmth, humor, and insight into people, Earth’s the Right Place for Love is about the power of kindness, character, and family, and how love can grow when you least expect it.

This extraordinary short story collection captivates with its compelling narratives and rich character development. Each story delves into the complexities of human experience, offering insights that resonate deeply with readers. Praised for its emotional depth and unique perspectives, the collection has garnered significant acclaim, marking it as a must-read for those who appreciate powerful storytelling.

The story explores the profound bonds of love and friendship through Lainey's unwavering faith in her comatose husband, Jay. As she brings reminders of their shared life to his bedside, her belief begins to waver. Supported by her friends Alice and Evie, Lainey learns about resilience and the transformative power of hope. The novel weaves together themes of emotional endurance and the beauty of human connections, offering poignant insights that resonate deeply with readers.

Do you ever really know your mother, your daughter, the people in your family? In this rich and rewarding new novel by the beloved bestselling author of Talk Before Sleep and The Pull of the Moon, a reunion between two sisters and their mother reveals how the secrets and complexities of the past have shaped the lives of the women in a family. Ginny Young is on a plane, en route to see her mother, whom she hasn't seen or spoken to for thirty-five years. She thinks back to the summer of 1958, when she and her sister, Sharla, were young girls. At that time,a series of dramatic events--beginning with the arrival of a mysterious and sensual next-door neighbor--divided the family, separating the sisters from their mother. Moving back and forth in time between the girl she once was and the woman she's become, Ginny at last confronts painful choices that occur in almost any woman's life, and learns surprising truths about the people she thought she knew best. Emotional honesty and a true understanding of people and relationships are combined in this moving and deeply satisfying new book by the novelist who "writes with humor and a big heart about resilience, love and hope. And the transcendence that redeems" (Andre Dubus).