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What would a mother say to her daughter as

Within these notes to her daughter Vesna's voice has struck an eloquent chord, resonating with a gentle instruction on all things important in life while lighting a fire within all readers to "carpe diem!" (seize the day!); to live with self-conviction, joy, exuberance, passion, a responsibility to attain one's potential, and to reflect in oneself the best of humanity ... and to live with a mission to find an uncommon happiness at every turn of the fantastic personal journey that awaits.

At the beginning, Vesna says, "...and without our daughters, a certain love story would never have been told." - and at the end she assures us this story is not over, she says, "...you are my rainbow to keep. My eyes will always be watching you, never will I lose sight of you."

Tell us your story: NOTES TO MY HERO

Has someone enriched your life in a profound way? Submit your "hero" story now! It may be included in Vesna Bailey’s next book: NOTES TO MY HERO.

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Book Size: 8.5" w x 7" h. Black and White Hardcover edition - 214 pgs

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... Begins at Home

One day, not long ago, my son was preparing to leave home for university. I quickly grasped that this was a huge milestone as in effect he would be leaving his childhood behind forever. The tip of the pen plunged to the depths of my heart – to bring to surface words that would last him a lifetime; words that would see him through life’s most rewarding moments, as well as hold him steady through the stormiest of moments. My intent was to celebrate the person he had grown into, and to offer inspiration that would guide him in always making choices worthy of the person he is, and worthy of the world we live in; that would leave him with an undying passion for life, an attitude of responsibility and gratitude, and would leave him shouting, “I love living!” ... and so, this private communication shared between mother and son was born. Soon, friends and family were urging me to publish Notes To My Son – Before You Go.

The following year, it was time for my middle daughter to embark on her own, university bound journey as well. Regardless of the fact that readers were asking for a follow-up “Daughter” book, Notes To My Daughter – Before You Go was already in the making. After a book like Notes To My Son - Before You Go, what else is there left to say? My heart unravelled in a language a daughter would understand. In many ways, Notes To My Daughter - Before You Go is a continuation of the tapestry that weaves a love affair with all of life ... and fosters an extraordinary surge to reach for an uncommon happiness.

I hope you will love reading and sharing the Notes Before You Go books as much as I loved writing them.

We are taking submissions for a new title,
NOTES TO MY HERO

Has there been someone in you life who you consider to be "your hero"?
Perhaps this person is/was someone who:

supported you, or believed in you and encouraged you in a profound way
brought you to a positive, turning point in your life
you admire for their qualities of character and how they have met their own life challenges
you feel immense gratitude toward because of their sacrifices for you, or their community, or country

How to make a submission:

Use the Contact Us page on the NotesBeforeYouGo website.
Put "Notes To My Hero Submission" in the Subject line.
The length of the submission can range from just a few sentences to approximately 300 words.
The submission should include a brief backstory, and then words you would say to your hero, telling them why they are your hero or why they have had such a profound positive impact on your life. This part should be in first person, i.e. use the words "I" and "you" and not "he, she".
If your submission is chosen for print, you can request that your name be printed with the submission or you can choose to remain Anonymous. Let us know if you would like to remain Anonymous.
If we need to modify your submission in any way, we will contact you first in order to get your permission.
If we choose your submission for print we will contact you to inform you. Please know that books can take anywhere from 1 to 2 years before they come out in print.