Author: Helen Rolfe Publisher: Orion ISBN: 1398700312 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 276
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'A heartwarming story about family, forgiveness and the importance of kindness' FIONA HARPER on The Kindness Club on Mapleberry Lane 'Comforting and uplifting, this book is a joy to read' MY WEEKLY 'A heartwarming tale' WOMAN'S OWN Home is where the heart is... Joy has made a family for herself. She's turned her beautiful old farmhouse into a safe haven for anyone who is looking for a new beginning. She's always ready with a kind word, a nugget of advice and believes that anyone can change their life for the better, if they really want to. Libby has exchanged her high-flying job in New York for a break in the quiet Somerset countryside. She's soon drawn into Joy's world and into her family of waifs and strays - including Drew, whom Joy once helped get back on his feet. So when a secret from Joy's past threatens everything, can the unlikely group come together to give Joy a second chance of her own? Curl up with this uplifting new story of second chances and finding where you belong, from the author of The Little Village Library, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Ali McNamara! *** Readers adore Helen's heartwarming storytelling 'Enchanting... Employing all the warmth and charm of Maeve Binchy, and a special brand of kindness that she has made her own, Rolfe weaves together elements of mystery, romance, family relationships and the warmth of community in a story guaranteed to bring laughter, tears and miles of smiles' Lancashire Post 'A warm, comforting tale of family and community which brims with kindness and love' Annie Lyons 'A heartwarming story about family, forgiveness and the importance of kindness... If you're looking for a feelgood novel in these difficult times, this is definitely it!' Fiona Harper 'A lovely community, full of friendship and love' 'I enjoyed every minute of this book and found it very hard to put down' 'Lovely, feel-good...filled with lots of love' 'Gave you all the emotions: suspense, happiness and excitement' 'Helen Rolfe's writing brought a smile to my face' 'Loved loved loved this fabulous book'
Author: Steven Apfelbaum Publisher: Beacon Press ISBN: 0807085944 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 258
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Renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold once wrote, "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it does otherwise." Few have taken Leopold's vision more to heart than Steven I. Apfelbaum, who has, over the last thirty years, transformed his eighty-acre Stone Prairie Farm in Wisconsin into a biologically diverse ecosystem of prairie, wetland, spring-fed brook, and savanna. In healing his land, Apfelbaum demonstrates how humans might play a starring role in healing the planet.
Author: Jon Katz Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0345545559 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 229
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From New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz comes a wise, uplifting, and poignant memoir of finding love against all odds, and the power of second chances for both people and dogs. “I had no idea that Frieda would enter my life and alter it in the most profound way, but that’s one of the beautiful things about animals. They change you, and you almost never see it coming.” In 2007, a few years after purchasing Bedlam Farm in upstate New York, Jon Katz met Maria Wulf, a quiet, sensitive artist hoping to rekindle her creative spark. Jon, like her, was introspective yet restless, a writer struggling to find his purpose. He felt a connection with her immediately, but a formidable obstacle stood in the way: Maria’s dog, Frieda. A rottweiler-shepherd mix who had been abandoned by her previous owner in the Adirondacks, where she lived in the wild for several years, Frieda was ferociously protective and barely tamed. She roared and charged at almost anyone who came near. But to Maria, Frieda was sweet and loyal, her beloved guard dog and devoted friend. And so Jon quickly realized that to win over Maria, he’d have to gain Frieda’s affection as well. While he and Maria grew closer, Jon was having a tougher time charming Frieda to his side. Even after many days spent on Bedlam Farm, Frieda still lunged at the other animals, ran off into the woods, and would not let Jon come near her, even to hook on her leash. Yet armed with a singular determination, unlimited patience, and five hundred dollars’ worth of beef jerky, Jon refused to give up on Frieda—or on his chance with Maria. Written with stunning emotional clarity and full of warm yet practical wisdom, The Second-Chance Dog is a testament to how animals can make us better people, and how it’s never too late to find love. Praise for The Second-Chance Dog “No one speaks the language of a dog like best-selling author Jon Katz. His latest heartwarming memoir about finding love after struggling through a broken relationship . . . gives testament to how dogs can make us better human beings.”—The Free Lance–Star “[An] intimate story of falling in love with a woman and her extremely protective pet dog . . . Bittersweet in its telling, Katz reminds readers of the importance of human and animal connections.”—Kirkus Reviews “In this heartwarming story of love and redemption . . . dogs and humans alike get second chances at life, love, and growth. . . . This moving work is recommended for readers who want a true-life love story, for dog lovers seeking a book with a happy ending (the dog doesn’t die!), for seniors who think that receiving a Medicare card means that love is out of the question, and for dog trainers who want to learn more about Katz’s philosophy of dog training.”—Library Journal “The story [Katz] tells gives hope that no animal is beyond help, as long as enough love and patience are thrown in.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
Author: Gina Hollands Publisher: Linford ISBN: 9781444847628 Category : Large type books Languages : en Pages : 416
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Ex-fireman and flower farmer Shay McGillen has plenty of reasons not to give Sarah Pickering even one chance when she turns up in his small Yorkshire village. After all, she is only there to try and convince him and his fellow villagers to sell up so her company can build a bypass. If Sarah thinks she can make Shay give up his farmhouse and his business, she has another think coming! But then an unexpected blizzard leaves Sarah stranded in Shay's home...
Author: Mark Millhone Publisher: Rodale ISBN: 1594868239 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 211
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In the course of one nine-month period, filmmaker Mark Millhone's youngest son nearly died from birth complications, his father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his mother had a heart attack and passed away, a freak illness claimed the life of one of his friends, and his career imploded. As a result of his membership in what he calls the "tragedy-of-the-month club," his marriage also began to fray. Millhone responded to the chaos as many men might: Late one night, he logged on to eBay and bid on a vintage BMW—his fantasy car, but not exactly what the doctor ordered when it came to his family's finances. As if sharing the news that he'd won the auction with his already-peeved wife weren't bad enough, it turned out that he had to travel from New York to Texas to collect the car. His estranged dad joined him, and together they embarked upon a dysfunctional road trip—a comedy of errors that would lend Millhone the perspective he needed to save his marriage and to understand what was really important in his life: his family. Acerbic and hilarious but with heart, this memoir will appeal to readers of Chuck Klosterman, David Sedaris, and Nick Hornby, as well as readers of Millhone's "Guy Wisdom" column in Men's Health. His male perspective on a troubled marriage, raising children, coping with loss, and rejuvenating a relationship with a parent will appeal equally to both sexes.
Author: Arlene James Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0373877234 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 218
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Single mom Jessa Lynn Pagett is grateful for the old Victorian she's fixing up. Now she can fulfill both her dreams: providing a safe home for her young son and opening a florist shop. But Garrett Willows insists he's the rightful owner of the house--and has dreams of his own for the place. With one look at her withdrawn son, the handsome man seems to know that she needs the house more. And his selfless solution will change everyone's lives...forever.
Author: Angela D. Evans Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1496951638 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 287
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Second Chances is about one woman's struggle with domestic abuse. Melody loves her husband, Bill, who also believes that he loves her but finds it difficult to show it. Bill feels that Melody falls short of the woman that he desires. He often expresses his discontent, leaving Melody to constantly try to be the person he needs her to be.
Author: Carol Wahlenmayer Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers ISBN: 1649798911 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 277
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As young Anna reels from her mother's sudden death, her father, the Reverend Hiram, sees his youngest daughter as his convenient household drudge with selfish disregard for her promising future. The only help from her nine older siblings comes from Helene, her glamorous older sister who has her own plans to utilize Anna for her own misguided needs, leaving her vulnerable to Mick, with whom Helene finds relief from the boredom of her marriage. Love finds Anna as she peers into hazel eyes that melt through her fear of men. Starting a new life in a different state, however, means leaving the child she didn't want but cannot bear to lose. Those eyes mask truths she fails to learn during their hurried courtship and aborted marriage. Stripped of mother, child, husband, and innocence, Anna grasps at lifelines that will give her a second chance at the happiness and love she deserves.
Author: Deborah Flace-Chin Publisher: Page Publishing Inc ISBN: 1634175832 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 237
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As a child, Emily Taylor was no stranger to adversity when she lost both her parents to tragedy. Now orphaned, she would look to her Aunt Sabrina for guidance and support. Sabrina left Butter Milk Falls to pursue a career in fashion design. She was well on her way to establishing a name for herself when tragedy strikes and shatters her dreams. She is forced to return home to care for her niece and run the family dairy. As the years go by, putting her needs aside becomes second nature for her until a surprise announcement by Emily gives her a long overdue second chance. Along the way, good friends are there to lend their support. Friends like Hanson Pierce and his son, Scott. Hanson is foreman of their dairy and Scott is Emily s best friend. Then there s Ross Harris who has loved Sabrina since they were kids, but fear of rejection forces him to keep his feelings secret. Come to Butter Milk Falls, a place where everyone can find a second chance at life and in love.
Author: Helen Rolfe
Author: Steven Apfelbaum
Author: Jon Katz
Author: Gina Hollands
Author: Mark Millhone
Author: Arlene James
Author: Angela D. Evans
Author: Nellie L. McClung
Author: Carol Wahlenmayer
Author: Deborah Flace-Chin