Aging in Family & Relationships & Nonfiction eBooks

Seventy

A Diary of My Seventy-First Year

by Ian Brown ...

Ian Brown, award-winning author of The Boy in the Moon and the memoir Sixty, now recounts his daily reckoning with the milestone age of seventy. Fearlessly candid, often funny and relentlessly real, Brown asks the terrifying questions we all have about growing old, even when he doesn’t want to know the answers.An acclaimed journalist and chronicler of contemporary life, seventy-year-old Ian Brown ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Ian Brown, award-winning author of The Boy in the Moon and the memoir Sixty, now recounts his daily reckoning with the milestone age of seventy. Fearlessly candid, often funny and relentlessly real, Brown asks the terrifying questions we all have about growing old, even when he doesn’t want to know the answers.An acclaimed journalist and chronicler of contemporary life, seventy-year-old Ian Brown
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If You Were My Daughter

A Memoir of Healing an Unmothered Heart

by Marianne Richmond ...

From bestselling children's author Marianne Richmond comes a powerful memoir about overcoming a mother's emotional neglect and finding the courage to reclaim the story of your life."In her beautiful memoir, Richmond bravely finds her way through a legacy of emotional trauma, pulling us into her courageous, tender heart while bringing us closer to our own…a stunning story."—Kelly McDaniel, LPC, ... Read more

$16.55 CAD

From bestselling children's author Marianne Richmond comes a powerful memoir about overcoming a mother's emotional neglect and finding the courage to reclaim the story of your life."In her beautiful memoir, Richmond bravely finds her way through a legacy of emotional trauma, pulling us into her courageous, tender heart while bringing us closer to our own…a stunning story."—Kelly McDaniel, LPC,
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When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us

Letting Go of Their Problems, Loving Them Anyway,

by Jane Adams ...

How do parents cope when their adult children struggle to launch, battle depression or addiction, or return home unable to face independence? With empathy and insight, When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us confronts the painful gap between parental hopes and the reality of “adultolescents” who are stuck, struggling, or spiraling.In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who’s been chronicling ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

How do parents cope when their adult children struggle to launch, battle depression or addiction, or return home unable to face independence? With empathy and insight, When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us confronts the painful gap between parental hopes and the reality of “adultolescents” who are stuck, struggling, or spiraling.In this groundbreaking book, a social psychologist who’s been chronicling
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Everything I Know About Love

A Memoir

by Dolly Alderton ...

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

New York Times BestsellerLike Bridget Jones’ Diary but all true— a wildly funny, occasionally heartbreaking coming-of-age memoir from the funny, sharp British journalist and podcast host, who Elizabeth Gilbert calls “a sparkling Roman candle of talent.”“The older you get, the more baggage you carry. When you date at twenty-five, everyone walks into the bar with a very neat, light carry-on. When
... Read more
Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

A Guide for Families

by Andrew E. Budson, MD, Maureen K. O'Connor, PsyD ...

Your needs as a caregiver are just as important as those your family member with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. This book will provide just the insight and guidance you need. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even if you had an extra ten hours each ... Read more

$23.75 CAD

Your needs as a caregiver are just as important as those your family member with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. This book will provide just the insight and guidance you need. Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. Even if you had an extra ten hours each
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When Caregiving Calls

Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative

by Aaron Blight ...

WINNER--2020 Best Indie Book Awards, Non-Fiction: CaregivingCaring for a parent, spouse, or relative who cannot care for themselves due to age, infirmity, or illness is one of the noblest human activities. It's also one of the most stressful, posing challenges that can be painful, confusing, frustrating, and deeply rewarding-sometimes all at once. When Caregiving Calls is an invitation to a deep ... Read more

$7.82 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

WINNER--2020 Best Indie Book Awards, Non-Fiction: CaregivingCaring for a parent, spouse, or relative who cannot care for themselves due to age, infirmity, or illness is one of the noblest human activities. It's also one of the most stressful, posing challenges that can be painful, confusing, frustrating, and deeply rewarding-sometimes all at once. When Caregiving Calls is an invitation to a deep
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Neglected No More

The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Canada's Elders in the Wake of a Pandemic

by Andre Picard ...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICYIt took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICYIt took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and
... Read more
From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

by Arthur C. Brooks ...

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them,
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Getting Naked

The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect

by Valerie Bertinelli ...

New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

New York Times bestseller!From beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli, her most vulnerable book yet offering wisdom hard-won through divorce, menopause, and generational pain, with a powerful message of self-acceptance and embracing the past with compassion.With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author
... Read more
I Choose Me

Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention

by Jennie Garth ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Audiobook narrated by Jennie Garth**Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up in this fiercely honest book about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Now in her ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Audiobook narrated by Jennie Garth**Beloved actress, designer, and entrepreneur Jennie Garth opens up in this fiercely honest book about pursuing happiness, aging with confidence, and learning to love and prioritize yourself.Jennie Garth is best known for playing the iconic role of Kelly Taylor in the hit television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Now in her
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Final Approach: A Test Pilot’s Story of Caring for Loved Ones

by Jonathan Knaul ...

Balancing Life and Caregiving with Love, Loss, and Resilience in a Moving MemoirIn the blink of an eye, Jonathan Knaul's world shifted from high-stakes military test flights to the intricate dance of caring for his aging mother with dementia.Faced with navigating his mother's health decline while honoring her fierce independence, Jonathan found himself unprepared for the emotional and practical ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Balancing Life and Caregiving with Love, Loss, and Resilience in a Moving MemoirIn the blink of an eye, Jonathan Knaul's world shifted from high-stakes military test flights to the intricate dance of caring for his aging mother with dementia.Faced with navigating his mother's health decline while honoring her fierce independence, Jonathan found himself unprepared for the emotional and practical
... Read more
All of Us at the Same Time

by Jo Dereske ...

From Jo Dereske, author of the bestselling Miss Zukas mystery series, a memoir of Alzheimer's. One year spent in rural Michigan caring for Louise and Mike, an aunt and uncle who both had dementia. Surrounded by nature, fight the inevitable. A year of challenge, sorry, joy, and enduring love. Interspersed with entries from Louise's personal diary of Prohibition-era Chicago. ". . . a ... Read more

$4.42 CAD

From Jo Dereske, author of the bestselling Miss Zukas mystery series, a memoir of Alzheimer's. One year spent in rural Michigan caring for Louise and Mike, an aunt and uncle who both had dementia. Surrounded by nature, fight the inevitable. A year of challenge, sorry, joy, and enduring love. Interspersed with entries from Louise's personal diary of Prohibition-era Chicago. ". . . a
... Read more
I Miss You When I Blink

Essays

by Mary Laura Philpott ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA charmingly relatable and wise memoir-in-essays by acclaimed writer and bookseller Mary Laura Philpott, “the modern day reincarnation of…Nora Ephron, Erma Bombeck, Jean Kerr, and Laurie Colwin—all rolled into one” (The Washington Post), about what happened after she checked off all the boxes on ... ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA charmingly relatable and wise memoir-in-essays by acclaimed writer and bookseller Mary Laura Philpott, “the modern day reincarnation of…Nora Ephron, Erma Bombeck, Jean Kerr, and Laurie Colwin—all rolled into one” (The Washington Post), about what happened after she checked off all the boxes on ...
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Unconditional Love

A Guide to Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being a Grandparent Today

by Jane Isay ...

A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A beautiful meditation on the joys of being a grandparent and a practical guide to help you and your adult children make the most of your relationship with a grandchild.For many grandparents, a grandchild offers a second chance to become the parent they didn’t have the time or the energy to be when raising their own children. Being a grandparent, family relationships expert Jane Isay argues, is
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The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

by Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
... Read more
MOTHERCARE

On Obligation, Love, Death, and Ambivalence

by Lynne Tillman ...

**"Masterfully-wrought . . . [A] stunning story of caregiving, with its questions of obligation and ethics and what it means to care for someone who, perhaps, didn’t care for you." —The Boston GlobeFrom the brilliantly original novelist and cultural critic Lynne Tillman comes MOTHERCARE, an honest and beautifully written account of a sudden, drastically changed relationship to one’s mother, and of ... Read more

$15.11 CAD

**"Masterfully-wrought . . . [A] stunning story of caregiving, with its questions of obligation and ethics and what it means to care for someone who, perhaps, didn’t care for you." —The Boston GlobeFrom the brilliantly original novelist and cultural critic Lynne Tillman comes MOTHERCARE, an honest and beautifully written account of a sudden, drastically changed relationship to one’s mother, and of
... Read more
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Older & Wiser

Stories of Inspiration, Humor, and Wisdom about Life at a Certain Age

by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark ...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Older & Wiser focuses on the wonders of getting older. It holds the best 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library for today’s young seniors!You cross the magic sixty-year mark and still feel young at heart, despite a few new wrinkles. With many stories about dynamic older singles and couples finding new careers, new sports, new love, and new meaning in their ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Older & Wiser focuses on the wonders of getting older. It holds the best 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library for today’s young seniors!You cross the magic sixty-year mark and still feel young at heart, despite a few new wrinkles. With many stories about dynamic older singles and couples finding new careers, new sports, new love, and new meaning in their
... Read more
Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

by Sherry Turkle ...

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
... Read more
I wish there was an APP for that!

This Book is Dedicated to all Baby Boomers

by Claire Manning ...

This book is dedicated to all baby boomers. Do you remember some strange events that happened in your life ?See the impact of some of them that the author had gone through.Get ready for a good laugh. Join the author, feel her frustration and amazement at what goes on around us. Book Cover:“Future Background” by Pixomar ... Read more

$1.79 CAD

This book is dedicated to all baby boomers. Do you remember some strange events that happened in your life ?See the impact of some of them that the author had gone through.Get ready for a good laugh. Join the author, feel her frustration and amazement at what goes on around us. Book Cover:“Future Background” by Pixomar
... Read more
Still Me

A neuroscientist's guide to caring for someone with dementia

by Dr Sabina Brennan ...

AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERLIVING NOW AWARDS GOLD AWARD WINNER 2026HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS SILVER WINNER 2026'What everybody needs to read... a deep and powerful understanding of what the person who has dementia is going through' - Davina McCall'A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book**'** – Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental hea... ... Read more

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AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERLIVING NOW AWARDS GOLD AWARD WINNER 2026HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS SILVER WINNER 2026'What everybody needs to read... a deep and powerful understanding of what the person who has dementia is going through' - Davina McCall'A beautifully written, personal, empathetic and immensely practical book**'** – Dr Harry Barry, GP, author and mental hea...
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Wedding Bells at the Signal Box Cafe

A heartwarming romantic comedy

by Annette Hannah ...

'Brimming with friendship and romance, this lovely book will charm your heart' Milly JohnsonFall in love with this heartwarming and emotional romcom, perfect for fans of Rebecca Raisin and Victoria Walters!Here comes the bride...Lucy Woods has always dreamed of running her very own wedding venue. After moving her eight-year-old son to the countryside she's surprised to find the perfect location ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

'Brimming with friendship and romance, this lovely book will charm your heart' Milly JohnsonFall in love with this heartwarming and emotional romcom, perfect for fans of Rebecca Raisin and Victoria Walters!Here comes the bride...Lucy Woods has always dreamed of running her very own wedding venue. After moving her eight-year-old son to the countryside she's surprised to find the perfect location
... Read more
Tu ne sais plus qui je suis

Sept ans d'accompagnement d'un proche en CHSLD

by Édith Fournier ...

Édith et Michel ont été séparés par la maladie d'Alzheimer.Publié en 2007, J'ai commencé mon éternité relatait sept ans de vie à domicile à soutenir l'être aimé dans son lent déclin. Tu ne sais plus qui je suis poursuit ce récit inachevé et raconte les sept années en CHSLD qui ont suivi, à composer avec l'inéluctable progression de l'oubli. Mais voilà que surgit un autre Michel, qui fait face lui ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Édith et Michel ont été séparés par la maladie d'Alzheimer.Publié en 2007, J'ai commencé mon éternité relatait sept ans de vie à domicile à soutenir l'être aimé dans son lent déclin. Tu ne sais plus qui je suis poursuit ce récit inachevé et raconte les sept années en CHSLD qui ont suivi, à composer avec l'inéluctable progression de l'oubli. Mais voilà que surgit un autre Michel, qui fait face lui
... Read more
Connect

Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues

by David L. Bradford, Carole Robin ...

'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance'I encourage anyone who cares to develop ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance'I encourage anyone who cares to develop
... Read more
Remember Me?

Discovering My Mother as She Lost Her Memory

by Shobna Gulati ...

Afterword by Alzheimer's Research UK.'Shobna Gulati is the Northern heroine of a nation' - Lemn Sissay'Lucid and probing' - Guardian'Wonderful and emotional, a masterpiece of resilience.' - Emma KennedyRemember Me? is a memoir about caring for a parent with dementia and the memories that resurface in the process.In her first book, Shobna Gulati sets out to reclaim her mother's past after her death ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Afterword by Alzheimer's Research UK.'Shobna Gulati is the Northern heroine of a nation' - Lemn Sissay'Lucid and probing' - Guardian'Wonderful and emotional, a masterpiece of resilience.' - Emma KennedyRemember Me? is a memoir about caring for a parent with dementia and the memories that resurface in the process.In her first book, Shobna Gulati sets out to reclaim her mother's past after her death
... Read more

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