We have a great read and giveaway for you today. If you’re a fan of Alice Hoffman’s bestselling novels, you’ll be delighted to discover she’s written her first inspirational nonfiction book! This book will lift your spirits up this winter and it makes a wonderful gift for your loved ones.Survival Lessons provides a road map of how to reclaim your life—from relationships with friends and family to the way you see yourself. As Alice Hoffman says, “In many ways I wrote Survival Lessons to remind myself of the beauty of life, something that’s all too easy to overlook during the crisis of illness or loss. I forgot that our lives are made up of equal parts of sorrow and joy, and that it is impossible to have one without the other. I wrote to remind myself that despite everything that was happening to me, there were still choices I could make.”
Wise, gentle, and wry, Alice Hoffman teaches all of us how to choose what matters most.
“In this gem of a book, Alice Hoffman acknowledges the sorrows of life, while reminding us of its joys. Survival Lessons is filled with love, insight, and lots of practical advice—including a crazy-good brownie recipe. I'll be sharing this book widely, but keeping one copy permanently on my nightstand for all the times I'll need its wisdom and warmth.” ~ Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club
“The book is not about her breast cancer per se but about making choices (each chapter is titled “Choose...”) that will improve readers’ lives and relationships and remind them 'of the beauty of life.' More than cancer sufferers will be glad they picked up this tiny gem.” ~ Library Journal
“It may be short, but it's powerful. An absolutely beautiful book.” ~ Sue Monk Kidd
“Writing with sparkling directness, warmth, humor, and long-steeped wisdom, Hoffman has created a companionable and genuinely useful book for times of crisis. Small, intimate, and lovely . . . Hoffman’s storytelling artistry enlivens each intimate, thoughtfully distilled, charming, and nurturing lesson in living.” ~ Booklist
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Below you'll find a visual excerpt from Survival Lessons entitled, "Choose to Look for Magic." Enter to win a copy of this gorgeous book at the bottom of this post by filling out the Rafflecopter form.
Survival Lessons by Alice Hoffman is available for purchase as a hardcover, ebook, and audiobook at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and at your local independent bookstore.
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12 comments:
Alice Hoffman is one of my favorite authors.
This book looks really wonderful. It's amazing how just a moment of inspiration like this can change your whole day for the better. Thanks.
Oh bliss-- I love books like this that encourage me to look beyond the circumstances. They are inspiring and reach all of us, no matter where we're at in life. I hope the book soars.
Love everything she writes. Thanks for the review!
I have heard and read a lot about Alice but have not read any of her books, as yet!
I've devoured several of her books. Certainly a top ten favorite author!
First, what a wonderful giveaway! So fortunate to have seen it this morning.
I LOVE all of Ms. Hoffman's books and am really looking forward to reading this new one!
I recently "rediscovered" Alice Hoffman. I had read a bunch of her novels years ago and then earlier this year a friend suggested The Dovekeepers, which I loved. I'm heading into the month of the year where I most have to hold joy and sorrow, and I'm intrigued by this book.
I always need inspiration. I'm depressed.
Love,
Janie
There are few books that become a part of me, like a dear friend, Survival Lessons is one.
I love Hoffman's novels, and since I have a dear friend who has survived a tragedy, I'd love to win a copy of this book to give to her.
Practical Magic is one of my favorite books, and love Hoffman's other works... read Survival Lessons in one sitting in a bookstore. Glad to see more of her talent.
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