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LOCAL author Beth Delos Santos will launch her two books \u2018Bethany, In the After: Embracing the Beauty in Letting Go’ and ‘Bethany, In the Before: A Journey of Love, connection and Becoming\u2019 on Saturday, May 3, at 11am at Mount Gambier Library.<\/p>\n

The two books explore the depths of love, loss and self-discovery with a poetic and reflective voice.<\/p>\n

They are personal, raw and deeply introspective, written for anyone who has ever loved, lost, and found themselves in the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor anyone who has ever loved deeply and had to let go, for anyone who has sat in the loneliness of healing, for anyone who has wondered why something so brief could leave such a lasting mark, my intimate writing will help you look at what it means to mourn, to remember and to slowly step into the life waiting on the other side of goodbye,\u201d Ms Delos Santos said.<\/p>\n

Through her writing, Bethany embraces the beauty of letting go, the strength found in solitude, and the quiet transformation that comes with moving forward.<\/p>\n

Her work will resonate with those navigating love\u2019s complexities, offering comfort, understanding, and the gentle reminder that every ending carries the seed of a new beginning.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a celebration of healing, memories and everything we become in the in-between. I extend an invitation to everyone to become part of this movement,\u201d Ms Delos Santos said.<\/p>\n

This is a free event with bookings taken at the Mount Gambier Library on (08) 8721 2540 or online at www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au\/Library<\/a> under \u2018Programs and Events\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LOCAL author Beth Delos Santos will launch her two books \u2018Bethany, In the After: Embracing the Beauty in Letting Go’ and ‘Bethany, In the Before: A Journey of Love, connection and Becoming\u2019 on Saturday, May 3, at 11am at Mount Gambier Library. The two books explore the depths of love, loss and self-discovery with a […]<\/p>\n

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