What Would Maisie Do?: A Companion to the Best-Selling Maisie Dobbs Series - Timeless Wisdom and Inspiration for Fans

ISBN: 006285934X

Author: Winspear, Jacqueline

Condition: New

A one-of-a-kind illustrated companion to the best-selling Maisie Dobbs series, which invites readers into the beloved heroines world-and shares her wisdom and inspiration.Through fourteen books, the Maisie Dobbs series has had a resounding impact on fans. Readers have shared with author Jacqueline Winspear how Maisies stories have resonated with them or helped them through difficult times. Fans have been inspired by the heroines resilience and endurance, repurposing her strength in their own lives in a way perhaps best embodied by the phrase What Would Maisie Do?Anchored by thirty of Maisie's most timeless quotes, coupled with Jacqueline Winspears inspiration for each nugget of wisdom, these reflections offer readers additional insight into the world of Maisie Dobbs and invite them to reflect on favorite moments and memories. Here are just a few:On the value of respect: Liking a person we are required to have dealings with is not of paramount importance. But respect is crucial, on both sides, as is tolerance and a depth of understanding of those influences that sculpt a character.On grieving: Grief is a pilgrimage along a path that allows us to reflect upon the past from points of remembrance held in the soul. At times the way is filled with stones underfoot and we feel pained by our memories, yet on other days the shadows reflect our longing and those happinesses shared.On the importance of departure: Leaving that which you love breaks your heart open. But you will find a jewel inside, and this precious jewel is the opening of your heart to all that is new and all that is different, and it will be the making of you-if you allow it to be.The perfect supplement to the Maisie Dobbs series, What Would Maisie Do? also features the iconic jacket art that has graced the series, as well as period photographs and prompts for readers' own observations and inspiration-making this a unique journal that fans will turn to and treasure for years to come.