Love in Every Stitch: Stories of Knitting and Healing
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.91 (678 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1628995785 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 500 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Not only has she recovered and persevered, but she continues her journey as she teaches the art of knitting to others with similar issues. Lee is a shining example of how you CAN dig yourself out of a deep dark place to become happy and successful. And, if you're not already a devoted knitter, I bet by the end you'll be registered for your first lesson at your local yarn shop! What this world needs is more folks like Ms. In this beautiful and uplifting book, Lee Gant tells her personal account of how knitting made a difference in her life. Love in Every Stitch demonstrates Gant's deep love for the craft of knitting, how knitting offered a healing balm in her recovery, as well as helping countless others. "Lee Gant brings us stories from the edge of suffering, marked by addiction, vi
"Fantastic writing, author Lee Gant's story packs a punch!" according to English Teacher Turned Reviewer. Powerful - I couldn't put this book down. Better than most novels, really. Lee Gant shows that knitting is not just abut cute mittens and sweet sweaters-it is good medicine to heal the soul and bring people together.This is must read for anyone with anxiety, depression or in recovery from a past trauma and (isn't that all of us?). "just had to put the knitting down to read this wonder" according to Liz P. As a compulsive knitter and deep believer in the positive powers of knitting I jumped at the chance to review this book, approaching it with no small degree of excitement. I was not to be disappointed. The foreword immediately drew me in as I focussed on those few small but deeply meaningful words: “knitting saved my life”. I wanted to know more.This is a moving and inspirational story of heartache and pain giving way to hope, love and healing. All brought about through needles and yarn. Lee’s own triump. "A soulful good read of healing and thriving at life." according to Michelle Johnson. This book grabbed me by the heart and did not let go. In her book Love In Every Stitch; Stories of Knitting and Healing, author Lee Gant shares her deep and personal journey of how knitting helped her overcome addition, heal her heart, learn to forgive and thrive in life. Lee's honest no holes barred sharing of hitting rock bottom and finding her way back to living is so authentic you get pulled into her story immediately. I got lost in this book. I bonded with Lee. I felt her pain. I related in so many ways with her stru
As an employee of three different yarn stores, a teacher of countless knitting classes, and a volunteer with at-risk youth, Lee Gant has had the opportunity to gather diverse stories.