Inheriting Magic

When she lost her mother to cancer, everything changed for Jennifer Love Hewitt. In the pages of Inheriting Magic, she recounts her journey, sharing memories, photographs, recipes, and the magic-making ethos of a self-proclaimed ''Holiday Junkie. '' A heartfelt, candid chronicle that charts a course from sorrow to celebration, this unique memoir includes: Never-seen-before family photos and vintage snapshots; Jennifer''s favorite recipes, from her grandmother''s chicken and dumplings to her husband''s holiday cocktail; An explosion of festive plans, including images, sure to inspire your decorating plans for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and a whole year''s worth of holidays; Foolproof strategies for adding magic to your family''s everyday routine, such as moon water, baskets of joy, glowing dinners, and more. Inheriting Magic is about how grief, being a mom of three, having a deep love for party planning, and being passionate about the holidays turned what could have been an ordinary life into something enchanting. Through it, Jennifer inspires all readers to add more love, light, and the making of core memories into their everyday lives.