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A forgotten wartime romance. A journalist on the brink. And the truth that it's never too late for love. A wartime romance. A journalist on the brink. And a miraculous reunion that changes everything. For readers of Eat, Pray, Love, Tuesdays With Morrie and Untamed, this...
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A forgotten wartime romance. A journalist on the brink. And the truth that it's never too late for love.
A wartime romance. A journalist on the brink. And a miraculous reunion that changes everything.
For readers of Eat, Pray, Love, Tuesdays With Morrie and Untamed, this poignant true story reminds us that it's never too late for love.
Kara is a journalist stuck in a crumbling marriage, quietly losing hope. When she's assigned to write a human interest piece on WWII veterans, she meets Bobβa sharp, charming nonagenarian who shares his greatest regret: that he missed out on marrying the love of his lifeβa woman named Joy.
It's been over 60 years. Joy is somewhere out there. And Bob has one last wish: to find her before it's too late.
What begins as a routine assignment turns into the story that changes everything. As Kara sets out to reunite two long-lost lovers, she's forced to confront the losses and longings in her own life. What unfolds is a moving, unforgettable journey through memory, healing, and the enduring power of love.
Tell Me About Joy is a beautifully written true story about the lives we live, the choices we carry, and the unexpected ways love can find us againβeven after all this time.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781464266454
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 September 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 1.0mm
Width: 1.0mm
Height: 1.0mm
Weight: 1g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Kara is a strategic communications and public relations professional who has written thousands of human-interest stories for a variety of publications. Kara is a professional marketer and entrepreneur, and has owned several businesses, including a Pilates studio. It is an accurate assessment that she has spent her career helping others look good. She also has an experiential PhD in Narcissistic Abuse + Generational Trauma Recovery.
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