The Girl with the Violin

The Girl with the Violin

What if the love you lost was never truly gone at all?  At ninety-four, Evie never expected a forgotten box of black-and-white photographs to reopen the greatest love of her life.  Decades ago, she was torn from Freddy by a homophobic father and forced into a marriage she never wanted—losing hope that she would ever see the woman she loved again. Now, as the past resurfaces, Evie's memories reveal a story of heartbreak, resilience, and a love that refused to fade.  Her great-granddaughter Grace and Grace's partner, Taylor, soon discover that sometimes memories can spark miracles. As they work to bring Evie's story back to life, they struggle to build their own future—supported by Grace's two mothers, who help guide both the older and younger generations through grief, joy, and everything in between.  A tender, multigenerational story about forbidden love, second chances, and the enduring power of family.
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The View Is Worth It

The View Is Worth It

A television host and gold-medalist swimmer shares her previously untold story of moving beyond survival to true healing, offering hope and help for anyone battling the silent pain of mental health struggles.Imagine appearing to have it all—a miraculous story of survival, a rewarding career as a TV host and reporter, multiple medal wins in swimming, and the opportunity to travel the world speaking—but silently wanting to end it all ... and nearly succeeding. At the height of her success, Victoria Arlen found herself in a hopeless place she calls Rock-Bottomville. Behind the smile was a struggle few could see. Victoria could no longer outrun the anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts pulling her down. She was known as the woman who—despite being written off as a lost cause—had emerged from a four-year vegetative state and survived. Then very quickly thrived. But the weight of being "the successful survivor"...
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