Sign-In
Cart
Saving Beauty: The Maggie Chronicles and Other Acts of Family
Paperback
Biographies GeneralGeneral ParentingRelationships
Publisher Price: $21.99
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Published: Jan 13 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Navigating the ups and downs of parenting can be a wild ride, especially for those facing unique challenges. Embrace the humor and joy in everyday moments, as quirky family adventures can transform tough times into cherished memories filled with laughter and love.
In Saving Beauty, Laurel Lynn Bennett shares her journey through the trials of divorce, unemployment, and financial struggles while raising her children. Faced with sometimes overwhelming challenges, she copes by focusing on the delightful and whimsical moments that life offers. Through her stories, she captures the essence of resilience and the power of perspective. Many of the tales, known as the Maggie Chronicles, are inspired by her spirited younger daughter, whose unpredictable antics lead to unexpected adventures. Each story is a testament to the beauty found in the chaos of daily life, reminding readers that laughter can be a powerful antidote to hardship.
Bennett's writing is infused with warmth and authenticity, inviting readers to join her family on their journey. From the mundane to the extraordinary, she highlights how even the simplest experiences can become treasured memories. As she navigates the complexities of parenting, she encourages others to find joy in the little things, proving that love and laughter can flourish even in the toughest of times.
Saving Beauty is not just a collection of stories; it is a celebration of life's unpredictable nature and the strength that comes from embracing it. This book is a heartfelt reminder that amidst the struggles, there is always beauty to be found, waiting to be discovered in the most unexpected places. Join Bennett and her family as they turn challenges into cherished moments, inspiring readers to do the same.
Also in
Biographies General
Bluesland: Portraits of Thirteen Major American Blues Masters
Pete Welding (ED.)
Toby Byron (ED.)
Hardcover
Karl Popper - The Formative Years, 1902 1945: Politics and Philosophy in Interwar Vienna
Hacohen, Malachi Haim
Hardcover
The Children of Athena: Greek Intellectuals in the Age of Rome: 150 Bc0-400 AD
Freeman, Charles
Hardcover
Make It a Double: From Wretched to Wondrous: Tales of One Woman's Lifelong Discovery of Whisky
Sackier, Shelley
Hardcover
The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
Isaacson, Walter
Hardcover
An Enemy Such as This: Larry Casuse and the Fight for Native Liberation in One Family on Two Continents Over Three Centuries
Correia, David
Hardcover
Agents of Chaos: Thomas King Forçade, High Times, and the Paranoid End of the 1970s
Howe, Sean
Hardcover
The Secret Life of the Savoy: Glamour and Intrigue at the World's Most Famous Hotel
Williams, Olivia
Paperback
The Badger: The Life of Bernard Hinault and the Legacy of French Cycling
Fotheringham, William
Paperback
The Devil's Diary: Alfred Rosenberg and the Stolen Secrets of the Third Reich
Kinney, David
Wittman, Robert K.
Paperback
Florence Kelley and the Nation's Work: The Rise of Womens Political Culture, 1830-1900
Sklar, Kathryn Kish
Paperback
The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn: Family Politics at the Court of Henry VIII
Warnicke, Retha M.
Paperback
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II
Purnell, Sonia
Hardcover
Living with a Wild God: A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything
Ehrenreich, Barbara
Paperback
Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways, and Sailors' Wives
Cordingly, David
Paperback
The Butcher, the Embezzler, and the Fall Guy: A Family Memoir of Scandal and Greed in the Meat Industry
Cherington, Gretchen
Paperback
Gift of Power: The Life and Teachings of a Lakota Medicine Man
Lame Deer, Chief Archie Fire
Erdoes, Richard
Paperback
My Own Devices: True Stories from the Road on Music, Science, and Senseless Love
Dessa Wander
Hardcover
Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
Giuffre, Virginia Roberts
Hardcover
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself
Lawson, Jenny
Hardcover
Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor
Kuehn, Christine
Hardcover
Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young: A Fugitive Family in the Revolutionary Underground
Dohrn, Zayd Ayers
Hardcover
A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
Fedarko, Kevin
Paperback
Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast
Colloff, Pamela
Hardcover
Through Mom's Eyes: Simple Wisdom from Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans
Jones, Sheinelle
Hardcover