Jann Arden is een gevierde Canadese artiest wiens talenten zich uitstrekken over muziek en schrijven, gekenmerkt door een onderscheidende stem die zowel gedurfd als eerlijk is. Haar literaire werk duikt in de complexiteit van het leven, met name familiebanden en zorg, met een unieke mix van inzicht, ironie en humor. Arden benadert gevoelige onderwerpen met diepe kwetsbaarheid en openhartigheid, en biedt lezers een diep persoonlijk en herkenbaar perspectief. Haar schrijven resoneert met emotionele diepte en authenticiteit, wat haar vestigt als een briljant multidimensionaal talent.
A gripping narrative unfolds as characters navigate through intense challenges and personal transformations. The story delves into themes of resilience, love, and the pursuit of dreams, captivating readers with its emotional depth and relatable struggles. With a blend of suspense and heartfelt moments, it explores the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of compelling circumstances. The author's engaging writing style draws readers into a world where every decision carries weight and every character's journey resonates profoundly.
This new edition of Jann Arden's inspirational #1 bestseller about "parenting" her mom, who is in the grip of Alzheimer's, brings us the next stages of the journey, as Jann moves her mom into care. Frank, funny, heartbreaking. When Jann Arden moved in to a house just across the way from her parents in rural Alberta, the intent was to be close to them so they could be her refuge. When her dad died in 2015, Jann began to cook for her mom, whose memory was failing, five or six times a week. Her mom found comfort in Jann's kitchen--not just from the delicious food but also sitting with her daughter while she cooked. "If you told me two years ago that I'd be here," Jann writes, "I wouldn't have believed it. And yet we still fall into so much laughter, feel so much insane gladness and joy. It's such a contrast from one minute to the next and it teaches me constantly: it makes me stronger and more humble and more empathetic and caring and kind." But it is also one test after another, one loss after another, and now with her mother in care, Jann is facing the end of their road together. The many people who are dealing with a loved one who is losing themselves will find inspiration and strength in Jann's wholehearted, loving response and her unique take on the upside-down world of a daughter mothering her mother. An affirmation that life keeps on keeping on, this book tells the inspiring story of how you have to roll with it.
Exploring her childhood and family connections, Jann Arden shares her journey of self-discovery and resilience in the entertainment industry. Known for her humor and sincerity, she candidly reflects on her formative years and the challenges she faced, revealing the deeper aspects of her life that fans may not know. With relatable experiences, she invites readers to connect with her authentic self, highlighting the importance of staying grounded amidst fame.
Set on a struggling farm, the story follows Willa Bittlemore, a 14-year-old questioning her family's narrative about her missing sister and her true parentage. As she navigates her own rebellion, the cows on the farm, desperate for freedom, plot their escape but hesitate due to Willa. Meanwhile, a young police officer investigates a decades-old cold case involving a stolen baby, uncovering dark family secrets. Blending humor with poignant insights, this debut novel explores themes of cruelty and kindness, framed within a rural fairytale and coming-of-age mystery.
