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Leila Summers
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April began with a whirlwind of visitors during the school holidays, and then, after everyone was gone, I was left with a house turned upside down and an anger that I couldn’t explain. This converted into a physical fever. I had to do something, but wasn’t sure what. After spending two days in bed reading, I got up and began to tidy the house while listening to inspirational talks on Hay House...
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It Rains in February: A Wife's Memoir of Love and Loss
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It Rains In February: A Wife's Memoir of Love and Loss (Biographies & Memoirs)
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It Rains In February: A Wife's Memoir of Love and Loss is the true story of a husband's depression and obsession, not only with another woman, but also with ending his life. In this honest and heartfelt narrative, Leila Summers weaves a compelling tale of the year that led up to Stuart's suicide and the grief and self discovery that followed. Although each suicide is unique, this book gives the reader an insider's view from one perspective by way letters and email messages.
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.......................................... Hi Leila!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your friendship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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THANKS so much Stuart!Stuart wrote: "Hello Leila,
Thank you, for the request and congratulations on the publication of, It Rains In February.
Best, Stuart"
Hello Leila,Thank you, for the request and congratulations on the publication of, It Rains In February.
Best, Stuart
Thanks much for including me among your goodreads friends, Leila. Best of luck with your work and in all other things as well.A Wife's Memoir of Love and Loss will be interesting, I'm sure. Meanwhile, I'd like to ask you to consider my spiritual allegory, Song of George: Portrait of an Unlikely Holy Man for your reading list. Namaste, jesse
Hi DavidYes, the surfing is brilliant and the sea is warm all year round! Great book trailer and your website is awesome too. Congratulations.
