In the heartfelt essay collection, “What I Wish I Had Known,” bestselling author K. Tolnoe shares a genuine and introspective journey of self-discovery. Through personal experiences and reflections, she offers valuable insights into love and relations, letting go, achieving success, detaching from the uncontrollable, and finding inner peace.
It is a tender exploration of the human experience, leaving readers with a renewed sense of understanding and self-awareness.
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As the first of the four books, the moon guides readers through a journey that is both familiar and unknown. The poems tell stories of loss, love, grief, struggle, transformation, and most of all, hope.
Just as the moon orbits earth, the moon revolves around its reader, their resilience, their healing, and their growth.
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"The imagery is strong and full of contrast. It is a beautiful reading experience, and I can highly recommend this book"
- Marianne Holmen, author
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The second book, the orchid, tells a tale of how humans, just like flowers, have the power and the potential to unfold and bloom.
The poems touch upon themes including sensitivity, empathy, hope and all the kinds of love there are - from the one you share with others to the one you find within yourself.
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"I’m going through a breakup of a long-term relationship and this helped me feel understood and enlightened by the changes going on in my life."
- Stephanie Oyuela, reader
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the ocean is a soft exploration of the depths of the human soul. Touching upon themes such as nostalgia, remorse and release, it goes deep into the rich emotions that characterize the human experience.
It's an invitation to dive in and discover the mysteries within yourself - the magnificent miracles as well as the heavy struggles.
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"Deep, penetrating and philosophical.
I have never read anything like that."
- Tanmay, reader
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the wolf tells a tale of embracing the parts of you that never fit in, letting go of past versions of yourself, and embracing your inner wolf - the part of you that knows you’re alone but welcomes independence.
Just as wolves are known to roam with mysterious direction, the wolf is a celebration of freedom, strength and stepping into the unknown with wonderment.
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"This book was recommended to me by my Granddaughter and I found it a fascinating read with much to learn about life."
- Rosie Hiemstra, reader
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