Books in Review: This Week’s Highlights

In this selection of Books in Review, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week.

I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you.

If any post sparks your curiosity or you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be delighted to discuss these selections further or offer additional recommendations tailored to your preferences.

Enjoy exploring this week's highlights!

Believe!: A Woman’s Odyssey, from Tragic to Magic by Lisa Nicks-Balthasar:

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Believe!: A Woman’s Odyssey, from Tragic to Magic is a deeply emotional and personal memoir that takes the reader on a raw and vivid journey through grief, healing, and rediscovery.

This is a heartfelt and inspiring read for anyone navigating grief, transition, or the uncertainty of starting over.

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When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin:

When Sleeping Women Wake is a powerful and moving debut, telling the story of three women whose lives are turned upside down by the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during the Second World War.

The book follows Mingzhu, a wealthy wife in a cold marriage; her daughter Qiang, strong-willed and restless; and their devoted maid Biyu, who is more like family than staff.

What begins as a tale of quiet oppression within the Tang family household quickly shifts as war arrives.

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Loved One by Aisha Muharrar:

Aisha Muharrar’s Loved One is a compelling exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. With a striking cover that demands attention, this book is as visually captivating as it is emotionally resonant.

The story follows Julia, whose first-love-turned-best friend, Gabe, a musician with a devoted following, dies unexpectedly at twenty-nine.

Determined to reclaim the possessions he left with friends across the world, she embarks on a deeply personal journey.

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