The Year Of Pleasures

A woman rediscovers meaning in life this is a rich and deeply satisfyingnovel by the bestselling author of The Art of Mending and Open House. WhenBetta Nolans ... » 

A woman rediscovers meaning in life this is a rich and deeply satisfyingnovel by the bestselling author of The Art of Mending and Open House. WhenBetta Nolans husband dies she honours a promise she made to him to move to asmall town and start a new life. Without minimizing her great sorrow shenevertheless attempts to find pleasure on a daily basis. The Year ofPleasures is about deliberately acknowledging the solace found in ordinarythings a warm bath good food the beauty of nature music art found inmuseums and in gardens. Above all it is about the various kindnesses peoplecan and do offer one another. Bettas journey from grief to joy is an inspiringreminder of what is available to us all regardless of our life circumstances.It suggests that no matter who we lose life can still give bountifully tothose who will receive. «