TONI PICCININI at Books Inc. Palo Alto

Preparing for an empty nest can be an overwhelming experience, with college applications, and sudden, strong sentimental moments striking you at every turn. But have no fear, Toni Piccinini is here to help you traverse the rocky road that is motherhood with The Goodbye Year: Wisdom and Culinary Therapy to Survive Your Child's Senior Year of High School (and Reclaim the You of You). With the wisdom she's acquired from saying goodbye three times to her own children, this book is the perfect guide to modern sensibilities, and provides a lovingly thought out collection of recipes that are sure to comfort.