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Thirteen Summers: A Novel About Time, Family, and the Courage to Live Fully
Some lives are measured in years.
Others are measured in meaning.
13 Summers is a deeply emotional novel about time, family, and the quiet strength it takes to live fully when life feels uncertain.
Told through the passing of summers, this story explores love between parents and children, the power of creativity, and the bonds that shape who we become. It is about finding purpose not in what we achieve, but in how we care, connect, and endure.
This book includes access to a curated iTunes soundtrack created to complement the emotional journey of the chapters. Scan the QR code to listen while you read.
As each summer unfolds, relationships are tested, faith is challenged, and the idea of legacy takes on new meaning. What begins as a personal journey becomes a universal reflection on what truly matters.
This novel explores themes
• family and unconditional love
• time, mortality, and purpose
• courage in the face of uncertainty
• creativity, hope, and resilience
• legacy beyond material success
Perfect for readers who
• emotional literary fiction
• family-centered storytelling
• coming-of-age and life-journey novels
• stories that inspire reflection and compassion
13 Summers speaks to readers everywhere—
about love, time, and the moments that shape a life.
Others are measured in meaning.
13 Summers is a deeply emotional novel about time, family, and the quiet strength it takes to live fully when life feels uncertain.
Told through the passing of summers, this story explores love between parents and children, the power of creativity, and the bonds that shape who we become. It is about finding purpose not in what we achieve, but in how we care, connect, and endure.
This book includes access to a curated iTunes soundtrack created to complement the emotional journey of the chapters. Scan the QR code to listen while you read.
As each summer unfolds, relationships are tested, faith is challenged, and the idea of legacy takes on new meaning. What begins as a personal journey becomes a universal reflection on what truly matters.
This novel explores themes
• family and unconditional love
• time, mortality, and purpose
• courage in the face of uncertainty
• creativity, hope, and resilience
• legacy beyond material success
Perfect for readers who
• emotional literary fiction
• family-centered storytelling
• coming-of-age and life-journey novels
• stories that inspire reflection and compassion
13 Summers speaks to readers everywhere—
about love, time, and the moments that shape a life.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2025
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