Do you want a long, successful marriage? Hjelmstad's third award-winning book brings insight, courage, and hope to any couple--youg or old--in this richly detailed, moving story of a long marriage. A unique contribution-few are married 60 years, fewer write about it, fewer still have the guts to tell all. Some core advice: Nurture your primary relationship tenaciously Fall in love with each new person your mate becomes Foster a lifelong sexual connection "By turns heart-warming, funny, and perceptive. Open yourself to the wisdom in this book and you'll improve your marriage and your life." - Greg Godek, author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic "This Path is fabulous First off, because of its honesty. Then for its values. My kids have to read it." Martin Rubinowitz, MD Winner of the Living Now Book Award and others.

A story of grief and mother/daughter relationships, The Last Violet: Mourning My Mother explores on many levels one woman's journery from regret to inner peace. The author's thoughtful reflections, tense journal entries, and sensitive poetry offer heartwarming insight while bringing comfort to adult children and parents of any age.

Written by a breast cancer survivor and hailed by professionals and patients as an excellent resource, loved by its thousands of readers, the award-winning "Fine Black Lines" provides courage, comfort, and hope through its introspective journal entries, startling photographs, succinct poetry, and reflections.