All I Gained: The Gift of an Unforgettable Friendship

by Dale Maiella, Kara Shade, Kathleen Andrews (Illustrator)

Overview

A sweet bond between two unlikely grade school friends grows into an epic friendship spanning decades.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798989754311
Publisher:	Grounded in Good Press
Publication date:	04/12/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Dale is a first-time author from Texas. She's been married for more than 40 years and has two grown daughters and three precious grandchildren. She earned her bachelor's in business management and has worked in the health insurance field in various capacities for over 30 years. Ironically, Dale had no intention of writing a book. This story weighed on her heart for more than a decade - begging to be told. Her oldest daughter (who is nothing if not persistent) wore her down, and together they penned this story - inspired by true events - honoring Dale's treasured friend of more than 30 years. Dale hopes it will inspire young readers to choose great friends and to do the work to cultivate and maintain those friendships for the long haul (something she will never admit, but she does better than anyone we know).

Dr. Kara is a wife, mom of 3, and an award-winning relationship coach. For more than a decade, couples have let her peek behind the curtain into their relationships to offer encouragement and guidance. Most of her report cards said something to the effect of, "She's a bright girl, but she talks too much." To the dismay of her teachers, she was only getting started. She went on to earn her master's in dispute resolution and a PhD in family studies. She's blogged on relationships for Psychology Today and has been featured in outlets like Brides, The Knot, and the DFWChild podcast. Dr. Kara believes showing up well for our people is probably the hardest, most important work we'll ever do. She hopes her stories can offer a practical roadmap for doing just that.