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The comical tales of a new mum on her journey from postnatal depression to the dawning of her self-worth as she discovers adventure, friendship, and the healing power of horses. Join Grace as she battles her negative thought patterns and fears among a backdrop of eccentric characters, pampered farm animals, and the glorious Yorkshire countryside.

Darlin is not me, but she carries my truth. In Love’s Gospel: A Testimony, which offers a semi-autobiographical work of lyrical fiction rooted in the body, the voice, and the journey home to self. Through Darlin’s eyes, we witness a Black woman navigating trauma, betrayal, pleasure, motherhood, music, and memory in a world that rarely makes space for her to exist, let alone heal.

“Perfect for fans of Grace Kelly, royal-watchers, and fans of biographical fiction alike."—PopSugar A Library Reads Pick and Historical Novel Society Editor’s Choice! A life in snapshots… Grace knows what people see. She’s the Cinderella story. An icon of glamor and elegance frozen in...

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Growing up on the Mission isn't easy for clever Grace Oldman. When her classmates tease her for not having a father, she doesn't know what to say. As Grace slowly pieces together clues that might lead to answers, she struggles to find a place in a community that rejects her for reasons she doesn't understand.

Gegen den Willen ihrer Eltern zieht Grace nach New York, um Schauspielerin zu werden. Sie taucht ein in das schillernde Leben der Kunst- und Kulturboheme der 1950er-Jahre und lernt als Frau in einer Männerdomäne auch immer wieder deren Schattenseiten kennen. Und doch gelingt es ihr, sich zu behaupten, denn ihr Leben ist geprägt von ihrem unbedingten Willen zur Emanzipation: von den Eltern, den Mächtigen Hollywoods, den gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen, die an sie gestellt werden. Ihr gelingt es, sich selbst treu zu bleiben und den Ruhm zu erlangen, von dem sie immer geträumt hat.

Arjuna, a young man from India, comes to the USA to study, falls in love with an American girl and marries her against the wishes of his conservative parents, thereby alienating them. He blames his wife for his rift with his parents.