Wendy MacNaughton

"A poem to mortality and the beauty of how we can cope with it."-Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton shares wisdom from hospice caregivers: how to be, when to help, what to say-with full-color drawings throughout. As artist-in-residence at the Zen Hospice Project Guest House in San Francisco, Wendy MacNaughton witnessed firsthand how difficult it is to know what to do when we're sharing final moments with a loved one. In this tenderly illustrated guide to saying goodbye, MacNaughton shows how to make sure those moments are meaningful. Using a framework of "the five things" taught to her by a professional caregiver, How to Say Goodbye provides a model for having conversations of love, respect, and closure: with the words "I forgive you," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," "I love you," and "Goodbye," each oriented toward finding mutual peace and understanding when it matters most. With a foreword by renowned physician and author BJ Miller, and practical resources, How to Say Goodbye features MacNaughton's drawn-from-life artwork from both the Zen Hospice Project Guest House and her own aunt's bedside as she died, paired with gentle advice from hospice caregivers on creating a positive sensory experience, acknowledging what you can't control, and sharing memories and gratitude. A poignant guide to embracing the present and deepening relationships during great vulnerability, How to Say Goodbye shows that just as there is no one right way to live a good life, there is no one right way to say goodbye. Whether we're confused, scared, or uncertain, this book is a starting point.

A thoughtfully researched visual exploration of our connections to nature, and why and how plants and green spaces make us happy. When illustrator Ishita Jain relocated to the visually overwhelming and concrete-filled New York City from New Delhi, India, she found solace in its parks and gardens, and started thinking about how important green spaces are in big cities to its residents' sense of escape and peace. In Searching for Sunshine, Jain follows her curiosity and creativity to provide a vibrant compilation of visual essays and interviews centered around the simple yet compelling question of "Why do plants make us happy?" Whether living in a setting that is urban, rural, or somewhere in between, we can all find solace in the beautifully rendered pages and stories gathered here. Featuring over a dozen conversations with experts and plant-lovers alike, including scientists at the New York Botanical Gardens, groundskeepers at the famed Green-Wood Cemetery, shoppers at the beloved Union Square Greenmarket, a director of NYC Parklands, florists, and more, Jain's exploration of plants in New York City demonstrates how nature is vital to all experiences of our lives.

50 stunning postcards featuring Wendy MacNaughton's beloved illustrations from Samin Nosrat's New York Times bestselling phenomenon Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, the inspiration for the hit Netflix series--perfect for sending, collecting, decorating your home or office, or using as gift tags Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat was an instant New York Times bestseller, launching Samin Nosrat to culinary superstardom and introducing illustrator Wendy MacNaughton to a smitten national audience. Now fans can share Samin and Wendy's vibrant, warm, and whimsical work with friends or simply enjoy curating and displaying them at home or in the office. Housed in a keepsake box reminiscent of a recipe box, these dazzling postcards are arranged in four tabbed sections: salt, fat, acid, and heat.

A gorgeous set of four notebooks with an accordion folder for keepsake recipes and notes, featuring Wendy MacNaughton's beloved illustrations from Samin Nosrat's New York Times bestselling phenomenon Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, the inspiration for the hit Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat was an instant New York Times bestseller, launching Samin Nosrat to culinary superstardom and introducing illustrator Wendy MacNaughton to a smitten national audience. Now Samin and Wendy give fans a unique new way to engage with their vibrant, warm, and whimsical work. Each of the four notebooks--one each for salt, fat, acid, and heat--in this set are perfect for recording recipes, shopping lists, or simply toting about town for journaling and note-taking wherever you are, and the accordion folder, which fits in the box next to the notebooks, is perfect for storing recipes, notes, and mementos.