Dear Self

Name: Dear Self
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ISBN: 9781972518137

Reflections and Resilience Across Life's Journey 40/50/60

Vanessa G Dawson

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Second Season Press
14 May 2026

Age groups: the elderly; Coping with old age; Dating, relationships, living together & marriage

What if the life you lived-every choice, every heartbreak, every quiet victory-was preparing you to finally come home to yourself?

Dear Self: Reflections and Resilience Across Life's Journey 40/50/60 is a heartfelt letter written after years of living, learning, and surviving what no one talks about. It's for the woman who reached her 30s, 40s, or 50s and began asking the hard questions-Why didn't life turn out the way I planned? Why did I love so deeply and still feel unseen? Why am I still standing after everything I've endured?

Through honest reflection, emotional healing, and gentle wisdom, this book explores love unreturned, dreams delayed, family wounds, personal strength, and the courage it takes to keep going. It is not about regret, it's about growth. Not about perfection-but peace.

If you've ever needed permission to forgive yourself, to honor your journey, and to believe that your best chapters are still ahead-this book is for you.

This isn't just a book. It's a mirror. A release. A reminder that you are not broken-you are becoming.

By: Vanessa G Dawson
Imprint: Second Season Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9781972518137
ISBN 10: 1972518135
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 14 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vanessa G. Dawson writes nonfiction books focused on personal growth, relationships, boundaries, self-reflection, and life transitions. Drawing from lived experience, decades of leadership and management experience, and real conversations with people from all walks of life, her work offers compassionate guidance rooted in clarity, wisdom, and emotional honesty.A retired corporate leader, educator, business owner, and author, Dawson is passionate about helping readers navigate life's challenges with dignity and purpose. Her books encourage thoughtful reflection, healthier relationships, and intentional living.She is the founder of Second Season Press and the creator of the What2BuyNext Bookshelf platform, where she shares books and resources centered on healing, growth, and meaningful life choices.