When a lonely widower and father of three grown children marries a much-younger woman, she becomes the target of an attack that inadvertently causes the death of her husband, forcing her to identify the killer from among her stepchildren.

Lucy Winters' parents have always been there for her. Loving, gently and kind, they have given her everything she could have wished for. Now, estranged from her husband, Lucy has moved to the country to take over their thriving auction business. From the moment she begins to prepare for her first sale she knows she's made the right decision. And she dares to hope that at last she is living the life she has always dreamed of. But then, quite suddenly,...

"Do you have a parent who is invalidating, critical, demanding, or hateful? In this important and much-needed guide, you'll learn how to set boundaries; uncover the hidden motives behind your parent's behavior; put a stop to repetitive, hurtful interactions; and foster healthier relationships. There's no sugarcoating it-- if you grew up with a parent who made you feel invalidated or unloved as a child, your pain is very real. In some cases, you may...

Helping your parents as they age and eventually leave this world can be difficult. While caring for them perfectly isn't a realistic expectation, it is possible for you to let them go without losing sight of kindness and compassion for them and for yourself. When parents begin to need assistance, the path from mild annoyance to feeling totally overwhelmed can change in an instant. Given the combination of family dynamics, health concerns, and current...

"From the author of Into the Forest, a moving novel about memory, Shakespeare's green worlds, and the power of reconciliation. Until John Wilson met the warm, wise woman who became his fourth wife, the object of his most intense devotion had always been the work of William Shakespeare. From his feat of memorizing Romeo and Juliet and half a dozen other plays as a student to his evangelical zeal as a professor, John's faith in the Bard has shaped his...

"Problem-solving model for people whose parents are still competent and living on their own but showing signs of aging--for example, they should stop driving but won't, or they refuse in-home help even though they need it. Includes ways to break impasses, and act in partnership with parents"--Provided by publisher.

Set in Bombay in the mid-1990s, Family Matters tells a story of familial love and obligation, of personal and political corruption, of the demands of tradition and the possibilities for compassion. Nariman Vakeel, the patriarch of a small discordant family, is beset by Parkinson's and haunted by memories of his past. He lives with his two middle-aged stepchildren, Coomy, bitter and domineering, and her brother, Jal, mild-mannered and acquiescent....