Najwa Zebian 2 Books Collection Set - Mind Platter and The Nectar of Pain - Non Fiction Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Mind Platter
The Nectar of Pain

Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781449492878
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Overview:
This Najwa Zebian two-book collection pairs two of her most beloved works of reflective non-fiction: Mind Platter and The Nectar of Pain. Together they trace a complete arc of healing, moving from the raw, poetic processing of heartbreak in The Nectar of Pain to the bite-sized daily reflections of Mind Platter. Written in Zebian's warm, accessible voice, this paperback set suits readers seeking comfort and gentle encouragement on the road to emotional wellbeing.

About the Books:
Mind Platter is a revised and expanded edition of Najwa Zebian's debut collection, gathering close to 200 one-page reflections written from her perspective as an educator, student, and human being who spent her early years finding her voice in silence. Each entry is short but potent, touching on love, fear, courage, integrity, and everyday grace — writing you can dip into for a moment of clarity or return to again and again. The Nectar of Pain is Zebian's deeply personal second collection, exploring the feelings that surface after a painful heartbreak. With uncommon warmth, she guides readers through the slow work of letting go of anger and transforming suffering into something softer, likening the process to turning pain into nectar. Both books share Zebian's rooted, honest voice, shaped by her journey from Lebanon to Canada at sixteen. Read together, the titles create a natural rhythm: the lyrical catharsis of The Nectar of Pain paired with the practical, meditative entries of Mind Platter, ideal for a page before bed, a passage to journal on, or a quote to share with someone who needs encouragement.

Key Benefits:

• Two bestselling works by a widely loved contemporary author, together in one paperback set
• Bite-sized, one-page reflections in Mind Platter make it easy to read in short daily moments
• The Nectar of Pain offers a lyrical, cathartic companion for anyone healing from heartbreak
• A thoughtful gift for readers navigating grief, self-doubt, or major life transitions
• Encourages journaling, mindfulness, and meaningful conversations about emotional wellbeing

About the Author:
Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author, poet, speaker, and educator whose writing centres on belonging, resilience, and healing. She arrived in Canada at sixteen feeling unstable and adrift, but went on to complete her education, becoming a teacher and later a doctoral candidate in educational leadership. Her first students, a group of young refugees, led her back to writing as she worked to heal her own sixteen-year-old self by helping them heal theirs. Since self-publishing her first collection in 2016, she has built a devoted global readership.

Why You'll Love This Set:
Two of Najwa Zebian's most heartfelt works in one paperback collection, offering both poetic catharsis and daily, bookmarkable wisdom — a gentle, honest companion for anyone healing from heartbreak or seeking quiet reflection each day.

Please Note: Book covers may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the UK paperback edition with UK ISBN as listed.