You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir

Discover a powerful memoir that delves into the complexities of womanhood, marriage, and self-discovery. This book, recognized as a New York Times Best Seller and an NPR Best Book of the Year, offers a unique perspective on navigating life's challenges.

Explore themes of grief, joy, and the process of coming of age in middle age. The narrative weaves together personal reflections with broader meditations on societal expectations, power dynamics within relationships, and the courage it takes to redefine one's life. It's a profound examination of family, work, and the structures that shape our experiences.

This work is celebrated for its honest portrayal of a mother's love and a woman's journey toward self-regard. It highlights the resilience found in the aftermath of loss, revealing the potential to cultivate something new and beautiful. As a recipient of the Midwest Indie Bestsellers recognition and praised for its insights into Feminism, this memoir provides an unflinching look at living and writing one's own story.