Published by: Random House Canada
Publish Date: September 23, 2025
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“In this post, we’ll be hearing from Canadian author Merilyn Simonds. She shares with us her inspirations, describes her writing process, and gives us a sneak peek into her next work in progress!”
Merilyn Simonds’s gentle, lyrical prose is like a whispered invitation into the most intimate of friendships—that between women of one generation and the next. Each remarkable in her own right, these two women fearlessly, yet tenderly, broach the satisfactions, fears, joys and even humour of aging. A wonderful contemplation.
– Michelle Good, author of Five Little Indians
Walking with Beth is a treasure chest of a book - the pages brim with glittering details, memories, and contemplations about the bond between two extraordinary “soul-friends”. Simonds explores ageing, connection, and the power of family and community with a poetic grace that is unparalleled in this moving meditation on a friendship between two remarkable and unforgettable women.
– Suzette Mayr, author of the Giller-winning The Sleeping Car Porter
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