—Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, authors of The Enchanted Tarot and The Intuition Oracle

“Emanating from inside the beat of her drum, Jill’s connection to Guidance shines through in her spiritually guided book. It’s profound.”

—Christine Stevens, author of Music Medicine and Faculty at the Shift Network

“I LOVE this book. It offers gorgeous wisdom from Guidance and also shows us the nitty-gritty of breaking down that wisdom in real life. Jill exposes what it takes to balance challenges with an evolving personal spiritual practice. I couldn’t put it down. I’m buying copies for friends and returning to it again and again.”

—Maya Gonzalez, artist, author, and publisher

“Jill’s process of suffering and learning is shared with an authenticity and relatability that is refreshing for its candor. The messages from Guidance are sensible and the clarity with which she conveys these is a call to wake up . . . if you want to. This book is a simple invitation to suffer less and trust more.”

—Amy Trezona NB-HWC, meditation teacher and founder of Whole Heart Communications

“We all want to feel less alone on our journey, and Jill Amy Sager has written a book that provides this very thing. Guidance from the Universe is a compelling book that provides glimpses into real-life experiences from the author and easy-to-read, bite-size wisdom and clarity that provides an open space for readers to dive deep into their own stories, truth, and wisdom.”

—Aunia Kahn, artist, author, curator

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—Judith Viorst, author of Necessary Losses and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

“Leah Fisher tells a tale of two fascinating journeys. The first involves a negotiation with her husband that reshapes their marriage. The second journey includes charmingly described accounts of living in a series of Asian and Latin American cultures. Both parts of this unusual exploration are beautifully written. My Marriage Sabbatical has much to teach us about the challenging but rewarding opportunities for partners to follow their independent dreams within long-term marriages.”

—Carolyn and Philip Cowan, directors of the Becoming a Family Project and authors of When Partners Become Parents

“Long a trusted source for the media on sustaining a successful marriage, Leah Fisher now brings us a kind of Eat, Pray, Love for the faithfully married set. This book is a feast of wisdom for anyone struggling to balance midlife self-expression with marital commitment, and it is essential reading for spouses considering a breakup as balm for a restless soul. Leah not only knows how to counsel couples on marriage—she demonstrates firsthand what it takes to sustain a vibrant, lifelong union.”

—Sue Shellenbarger, former Work & Family columnist for The Wall Street Journal

“With the insights of a longtime couples therapist, the exuberance of a woman in her sixties pursuing her path, and the sensitivity of a wife committed to her marriage, Leah Fisher inspires us by sharing her solo adventures during a grown-up gap year. In Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Cuba, and Indonesia, Fisher combines community service with exploring new cultures and making friends of all ages. This book is a dynamic blueprint for readers ready to address their own heartfelt desires.”

—Elizabeth Fishel, author of The Men in Our Lives and Getting to 30: A Parent’s Guide to the 20-Something Years

“Leah Fisher has written a book that will touch your heart, open your eyes, and excite your imagination. Her journey is one that many women would love to take. She and her husband reach an agreement that brings a deeply meaningful dream to life. Read this book; you may discover a dream of your own!”

—Lynne Twist, cofounder of the Pachamama Alliance and author of The Soul of Money and Living a Committed Life

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—Dr. Richard S. Marken, author of Controlling People: The Paradoxical Nature of Being Human

“A powerful, heartbreaking, inspiring and joyful journey. The reader will be touched by the life, the musings, the discoveries, and most profoundly, the vulnerability and honesty of the writing. Reading this memoir, you feel less lonely in your own struggle—Rikki’s inner awareness provides one possible path for each of us to find joy.”

—Roshi Illana Berger, PhD, spiritual leader, coach, and blogger

“Compelling, riveting, and a spiritual game-changer, Rikki West’s new memoir is a coming-of-age and quest memoir all rolled into one. With candor, intelligence, and clever prose, she guides the reader on a roller coaster ride of self-discovery and then leads them across the finish line of spiritual awakening.”

—Julie Ryan McGue, author of Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging and Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship

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—Julie Barton, author of Dog Medicine, How My Dog Saved Me From Myself 

“With a quick-witted tone and the creative lens of a gifted filmmaker, Lisa Cheek takes us through the mid-life resurrection of a woman who isn’t afraid to make her own way. In the end, she reminds us that we aren’t meant to do life solo and that true surrender requires far more strength than weakness.”

—Julie Cantrell, author of Perennials

“With tenderness, wit, and curiosity, Lisa Cheek takes you on an eye-popping adventure that proves it’s never too late to find your true place in the world.”

—Rona Maynard, author of Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World

“Refreshingly candid and insightful, Sit, Cinderella, Sit, is an entertaining memoir of one woman’s international journey in search of authentic love—for herself, for humanity, and for those powerful teachers we call dogs.”

—Michael Konik, author of Ella in Europe: An American Dog’s International Adventure

“Here is a fresh voice, a wise old soul with a bouncy young attitude and the golden gift of capturing the bright shards of life. Her sketches of the precarious life of the people who make the wheels of Hollywood go round are totally convincing . . . an unimaginable adventure filled with all the pain and joy of a complete life . . .”

—Christopher Vogler, author of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers

“Lisa Cheek’s can’t-put-it-down memoir seems so blithely written, it feels like you’re dishing about life with your best friend. All of a sudden, you realize you’re smitten with the story and have been touched by its sweetness. Transfixed and transformed, I found magic on every page of this thoroughly delightful modern-day fairy tale.”

—Debra Landwehr Engle, bestselling author of The Only Little Prayer You Need and Twenty

“What an adventure! Lisa Cheek gives us a raw and heartfelt story any dog lover will relate to. Travel, dogs, and a peek into the unglamorous side of Hollywood by way of China—what more could a reader want?”

—Teresa J. Rhyne, author of The Dog Lived (and So Will I) and Poppy In The Wild

“Sit, Cinderella, Sit is vivid, enticing, and heartfelt. I was right there with her minute by (often) uncomfortable and (very often) poignant minute.”

—Patti Eddington, author of The Girl with Three Birthdays

“Cheek takes us on a delightful and charming journey through an almost hidden part of the world. Sit, Cinderella, Sit has a bit of everything that will you want to read again and again.”

—Christy Warren, author of Flash Point

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“With wit, warmth, and a bit of whimsy, Briggs guides readers through the highs and lows of her family’s journey, building a community of care and creative play around one little girl who ‘takes a village’ along with her as she grows.”—Dr. Elizabeth Fein, author of Living on the Spectrum: Autism and Youth in Community

“A beautiful authentic story of love, acceptance, community, and hope. Loaded with insight, and delight. If you are a parent of a child or adult with special needs, I hope this book finds you. If you are an educator this book will be invaluable to your work.”—Kate C. Wilde, author of Autistic Logistics, The Autism Language Launcher and Autism Abracadabra

“Watching Sarah Rise is equally informative as it is inspirational, gracious as it is gutsy.  A beautifully written story filled with hope, integrity, and pure emotion, Briggs intimately invites her reader to experience the unique heartbreak and joy that comes with mothering a neurodivergent child. I was deeply moved by Briggs’ determination to create a life where her daughter, and all children with special needs, feel empowered and thrive in this often challenging world.”—Sherry Sidoti, author of A Smoke and a Song: A Memoir

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—Louisa Treger, author of Madwoman and The Dragon Lady 

“As original and complex as the finest perfumes! Weighing morality against honesty and honesty against consequences, this compelling book examines whether a family’s legacy enhances the truth or masks it.”

—Mary Kay Zuravleff, author of American Ending 

“I LOVE this book. So sassy, so relevant, and yet a classic. Hooked from page one.”

—Julia Hobsbawm, writer, speaker, and broadcaster

“A love of France’s centuries-old craft of making perfume shines bright throughout Lacey’s fast-paced debut. Questions of love, justice, and betrayal—and a dark family secret —will keep readers turning the pages of a novel sure to delight fans of women’s fiction.”

—Sue Mell, author of A New Day

“I adored Zandy and couldn’t put the book down. For those who love pithy but elegant writing and who enjoy suspense when it is served up with sophisticated characters, an international flavor, and a taste of social commentary.”

—Jude Berman author of The Vow and The Die

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“The strength of Elizabeth’s character is at the novel’s core. There are moments of eroticism in which she exercises power and agency, refuting her husband’s claims that she was stupid and naive to fall for Henry’s seduction. Elizabeth is also the only one of the three to take responsibility for her actions . . . She also reminds herself of the good within Henry and Theo, who are both willing to sacrifice Elizabeth to save their own reputations. Her penchant for forgiveness and understanding is conveyed as not a weakness but a strength . . . The riveting novel Unruly Human Hearts is sensitive in following a strong woman as she overcomes adversity.”
—Foreword Review

“Imposition of impossible goals, insensitive statements, lies, taking your children away, shame, physical threats, gaslighting—women undergo similar incidents of violence no matter the times and circumstances. Elizabeth Tilton is a mirror to our own experiences. Unruly Human Hearts speaks to our world with loudspeakers, leaving us with a sense of impotence, rage, and hope. It sheds light on suffragist women in the US and women who fight for their rights everywhere.”
—Yolanda Rivera Castillo, author of Emergencia de la luz and Baladas de tentación y destierro

“In Unruly Human Hearts, Barbara Southard has created a delightful and poignant novel about the Beecher-Tilton scandal in the Reconstruction Era. Focusing on Elizabeth’s internal struggle to cope with her husband’s public support for women’s rights while maintaining the double standard in private, this story will inspire readers to ask themselves how women should confront similar challenges today. Perfect for fans of well-researched and engaging historical fiction!”
—Jacqueline Friedland, author of The Stockwell Letters and Trouble the Water

“This is not just a story of a woman who tried to be a good Christian wife while passionately in love with her pastor, it’s a revelation of her anguish as she struggled to protect herself, her children, and the two men she loved from the toll of escalating public scandal.”
—Linda Ulleseit, author of The River Remembers and Innocents at Home

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