{"title":"Karena Dawn","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarena Dawn’s works offer insightful explorations into the dynamics of parenting and family life. Her writing combines thoughtful reflection with practical wisdom, inviting readers to engage deeply with the challenges and joys of raising children and fostering strong family connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Big Silence\u003c\/em\u003e, Karena Dawn encourages mindfulness and emotional awareness, making her books a meaningful resource for those seeking balance and understanding within the family sphere. Her approach is both compassionate and empowering, resonating with readers looking for guidance grounded in real-life experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-big-silence-by-karena-dawn-9781954854499","title":"The Big Silence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet your mind, and the silence will help you hear your inner voice—the one that says, \"Stay strong enough to forgive, to heal, and to have hope.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her stirring, vulnerable new memoir, Karena Dawn reveals what it was like to grow up with a mother suffering from severe mental health issues, and how, during her teenage years, she desperately tried to escape her own inner demons. Addicted to pain-numbing drugs and crippled by severe depression, Karena learned how to use grief as a teacher, releasing herself from guilt and shame and finding the inner strength to go from abandonment to forgiveness, from hopelessness to healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKarena's bold and brave memoir shows us how staying silent about mental illness only reinforces the stigma. At the heart of her story is the eternal struggle we all share—how to move past the pain and suffering of our personal battles to experience life's joys. Through the healing power of nature, meditation, and fitness, Karena was able to forge a path to self-discovery and find peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Silence\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how a journey of self-love can lead to a renewed sense of identity and a life filled with hope and optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432819278060,"sku":"9781954854499","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781954854499.jpg?v=1774766364"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karena-dawn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}