The Girl in the Letter by Emily Gunnis is a poignant exploration of secrets, abandonment, and the lasting consequences of silence. The story is rooted in the discovery of a forgotten letter from a mother forced into one of Britain’s mother-and-baby homes, unraveling a narrative that spans generations. At its heart, the book reflects on how buried truths continue to shape lives long after they are hidden, and how uncovering them becomes both an act of courage and healing.Gunni

It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn explores the idea that trauma can be inherited across generations, shaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in ways that often go unrecognised. Rather than placing blame on personal experience alone, the book introduces the concept of inherited family trauma — the notion that unresolved pain can echo through DNA, language, and memory. At its core, it is a reflection on how healing sometimes requires looking backward to understand what