Inheriting Magic

Thank you so much Netgalley and the publisher BenBella Books for allowing me access to this amazing book! I rushed to the app to read it straight away when I got the notification!!
I absolutely loved it! I did cry at the beginning, it's so emotional! I loved the way the book was written, it includes pictures, writing prompts, recipes and so many ideas!! I, now, want to add magic in my life!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc of this book. In this book Jennifer Love Hewitt talks about losing her Mother and trying to keep the magic that her Mother brought to her life. Also, making that kind of magic for her kids. The beginning chapter of the book is emotional. In this book she shares photos, recipes and holiday planning ideas to make magic. I wish I would have been able to read this book when my kids were younger.

Jennifer Love Hewitt has written the most beautiful book.Her love for her mother & the sadness that overtook her when her mom passed away.She shares her family with us her life with her adorable children and wonderful husband.I love how she is a believer in the magic we can have in our lives.This is a book with so many wonderful idea and delicious recipes.I will be recommending and gifting this wonderful book.#netgalley #benbellabooks.

I am somewhat skeptical of the typical "celebrity books. Kudos to Jennifer Love Hewitt for writing this beautiful book, Inheriting Magic. Like many, losing a parent changes you. Ms. Love Hewitt writes honestly and achingly about the passing of her mom. She now has children and a husband, and the legacy is passing on the magic of daily life to her kids. It was so much more than I'd hoped.
I love the recipes and ideas, and I would highly recommend this book. It comes out at the holidays, and it would be a great gift. I'm ordering a copy for myself that is not on my Kindle.

Thank you to Ben Bella Books and Net Galley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt's heart shines so bright in her book Inheriting Magic. After the loss of her mother, she had to figure out how to keep the joy and magic in her life. Her mother made every day magical and memorable so Jennifer wanted nothing more than to keep that legacy alive. In Inheriting Magic, she details how grief helped her find the magic again and how her becoming a Holiday Junkie was her therapy. While you can expect to learn fun activities for your family along with amazing party planning tips, you can also expect to feel the emotions of her grief. I could feel the close relationship she shared with her mother. It broke my heart to see her not only lose her mother but lose her best friend. This experience changes anyone. But what I know is special and thanks to her mother is how she chose to live her life creating magical memories that bring smiles to her family and friends. My favorite part of the book is her vulnerability. I can't even imagine how tough it must have been to relive some of the hard memories, but it helps me realize how important it is to create magic in our everyday lives.

Thank you to BenBella Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC of actress Jennifer Love Hewitt’s upcoming book “Inheriting Magic”.

Jennifer tragically lost her mother to cancer and shares how this moment changed her life forever. She describes her personal journey through grief and how she keeps her mother’s memory alive with traditions and magical moments throughout the year.

I can empathise with Jennifer, having lost my mother too. My mother, like Jennifer’s, missed out on seeing me marry the love of my life and her chance to be a grandmother (I am pregnant currently with my first child). Those special occasions and milestones are when we feel the loss most deeply.

As a wife and mother of three, Jennifer encourages quality time with family and to cherish every moment with our loved ones. It’s a book with lots of fun and inspiring ideas on how to create joyful memories, with those we love, every day of the year.

Overall, it’s a lovely book that I can tell has been written with much love and consideration.

I would also like to acknowledge Vanessa Rivera’s (the_life_of_aivax) awesome cover design for this book — It’s so fun and whimsical!

Thank you to BenBella Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book before publication!
When I saw this book on Netgalley I was so happy, I have always been a big fan of Jennifer Love Hewitt and this has just made my feelings stronger!
Growing up with her mother must be have been magical and she proves that she has taken steps to keep her magical; legacy alive.

The effort that she puts into being a self proclaimed 'Holiday Junkie' is without a doubt incredible! you can tell that she truly loves being a mother and bringing joy or magic as she likes to call it to her children and all other children she knows.

She must have the wildest imagination and be so creative I wonder how she didn't go into party planning herself!
This book was so easy to read and oh so enjoyable!

This book is part love letter to Jennifer Love Hewitt's mom, and part practical guide to adding "magic" to your kids lives. I liked some of the ideas and it being spooky season, used one idea right away: washi tape on pumpkins for toddlers. It was a win!

I like that some of the ideas are open ended and you can go as big or as small as you want to or can. Her pictures are more inspirational, than doable for my budget. But it's great ideas. It's a short and delightful read.

Thank you, BenBella Books, for the ARC.

Part memoir, part self-help, part reflections.
I found it cosy and inspiring at times
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Inheriting Magic is a heartfelt memoir that reads as a love letter from JLH to her late mother. Through JLH unique storytelling and memoir format, she navigates through how she is able to take the magic that her mom created for her growing up and incorporate it into her own family's lives. From decorating for every holiday you possibly can decorate for, to creating Moon Water to help her kids set their intentions, to family recipes, this was definitely a unique memoir format.

While a short read, I found this memoir to be surprisingly intimate. It felt like I was reading a personal blog about how she brings magic into her and her family's lives. It's nice to see the amount of effort she puts into creating not only a magical childhood, but establishing magical routines, to keep love and excitement in their lives. I'm not a parent, nor do I plan to be, and I don't think you need to have kids to enjoy this memoir either. If you do have little ones, definitely pick this up! There are TONS of cute ideas in here.

You will also read the word "magic" more than you probably have in your entire life!

Like JLH says: "The world will provide all the hard truths, scary lessons, and heartbreak that's needed for all of us to grow. Make your home safe, magical, and happy."

Thanks to NetGalley, BenBella Books, and JLH for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.


I will be posting my review to Goodreads and my Instagram today, Nov 1, 2024. I'll also post to retailers on the publication date. Per the approved request email, I'll email the contact provided once I've posted my reviews. Thank you!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc.
While it’s about creating magic in your everyday life, it’s also a love letter to Jennifer Love Hewitt’s mom who was so magical in her eyes. She shares how having kids really helped her in the grief of losing her mom and bringing back the magic into her life for them and her. So many great ideas and wonderful pictures throughout. You can really feel the magic from her book.