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Autumn's Grace
“These events forged a seed in her soul, and that seed helped her to grow a sense of her own sovereignty, independent of the script the system was trying to force-feed her.”
Life is an ongoing spiral of the sacred hoop of birth, death, and rebirth. Frances is a modern American mystic, a curandera and a chingona of sorts. She has arrived in the autumn phase of her life—a time when a woman possesses wisdom from all her lifelong experiences. She has been pursuing her soul’s journey of decolonization. Frances feels firm in her beliefs and convictions—until a schism begins to form, signaling her to pay attention. It’s not until she trips and falls into the crevice that she is able to pick herself up and step into the sacred hoop of life, rebirthing herself once again. Join Frances as she navigates toward the threshold of the last quarter of her life.
Life is an ongoing spiral of the sacred hoop of birth, death, and rebirth. Frances is a modern American mystic, a curandera and a chingona of sorts. She has arrived in the autumn phase of her life—a time when a woman possesses wisdom from all her lifelong experiences. She has been pursuing her soul’s journey of decolonization. Frances feels firm in her beliefs and convictions—until a schism begins to form, signaling her to pay attention. It’s not until she trips and falls into the crevice that she is able to pick herself up and step into the sacred hoop of life, rebirthing herself once again. Join Frances as she navigates toward the threshold of the last quarter of her life.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 10, 2025
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September 4, 2025
This was such an interesting read telling the story of Frances's healing and accepting journey.
I smiled. I got teary eyed.
And I marveled at some of the stories.
A gem in which the spiritual experiences of the heroine spoke to me, mirroring some of my experiences.
I loved to get to know more about the stories and cosmogony of the people of turtle island.
I loved following Frances's journey... But sometimes it was a bit long and too down memory lane for me.
My favorite parts were the myths and mirrors to my own experiences.
The introduction was close to a masterpiece for me!
It was beautifully written.
You'll enjoy it if you're spiritual and have gone through it. If you are from LA and/or a native. Or if you just want to read good prose about someone's spiritual and healing journey.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.
I smiled. I got teary eyed.
And I marveled at some of the stories.
A gem in which the spiritual experiences of the heroine spoke to me, mirroring some of my experiences.
I loved to get to know more about the stories and cosmogony of the people of turtle island.
I loved following Frances's journey... But sometimes it was a bit long and too down memory lane for me.
My favorite parts were the myths and mirrors to my own experiences.
The introduction was close to a masterpiece for me!
It was beautifully written.
You'll enjoy it if you're spiritual and have gone through it. If you are from LA and/or a native. Or if you just want to read good prose about someone's spiritual and healing journey.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.
February 15, 2026
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. The author narrates perfectly. Plus, the cover art really captured the tone of the story.
I enjoyed learning the prospective of an older woman from a different background than me, a different experience in the pandemic. I thoroughly enjoyed that Francis curses as much as I do. Curse words are not reserved for the young.
I enjoyed learning the prospective of an older woman from a different background than me, a different experience in the pandemic. I thoroughly enjoyed that Francis curses as much as I do. Curse words are not reserved for the young.
August 11, 2025
Reading Autumn’s Grace felt like being wrapped in a quilt made of stories. Frances — fierce, stubborn, vulnerable, and wise — reminded me so much of the women I’ve known who’ve been through so much and still keep showing up with strength and grace. The friendships, the places, the blend of cultures — it all feels vivid and real. There’s a tenderness here about letting go and forgiving, both ourselves and others, that stays with you. No matter where you are in life, this book has something to offer.
February 4, 2026
A sweet book about a warrior woman finding her place in her crone years after years of squashing it down. So many of us need a reminder that we don't share our truth for the assholes in our lives, we share it for our own healing and growth and peace in this crazy world.
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