Karen S. Corbin

UNEXPECTED Joy

EMBRACING LIFE’S JOURNEY TO FIND LOVE, HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT
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In her debut book, Unexpected Joy: Embracing Life’s Journey to Find Love, Happiness, and Fulfillment, Karen invites readers on a heartfelt journey to discover the beauty in life’s twists and turns. With warmth, reflection, and a touch of humor, she shares her inspiring story of finding love at 45, marrying at 50, and becoming a proud mother to a wonderful 10-year-old boy.

Unexpected Joy promises to uplift and inspire readers of all backgrounds and at all stages of life. It offers practical insights, a renewed appreciation for life’s journey, and a celebration of its unexpected joys.

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Karen is a first-time author with a passion for uncovering life’s hidden blessings. A natural optimist and storyteller, she has enjoyed writing for many years. Several of her articles have been published in a local magazine, including one titled “Behind Bars: Prisoners of the Covid Positive Test.” In this piece, she humorously recounts her “Corbin luck” when she and her husband, Paul, were unexpectedly confined to a luxurious 5-star hotel in Tuscany—with a balcony and gourmet room service—until they tested negative for Covid and could return home.

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In a word, this book is DELIGHTFUL! It is entertaining, informative, and insightful—a must-read for women of all ages. As Karen leads us through her journey to discovering her “unexpected joy” (spoiler alert: the love of her life), she also shares her experience navigating the corporate world as a woman—something many of us can relate to! I am gifting a copy of this book to several friends—all of whom are 50+!
KB
I absolutely loved the way the book was written and enjoyed every word of it. It was truly inspirational, especially for working women. In today's fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose hope of getting married by the age of 35 or starting a family. But this book beautifully shows that age doesn’t matter—you can always find the person meant for you. I’m so happy because I resonate deeply with the story and truly believe that good karma brings good things in return.
Elena Smith
I read your book last night in 2 hours. I really really enjoyed it. I felt like I was on your journey with you! I loved the segment about your Mom. She seemed fearlesss. Thank you for giving me a renewed sense of optimism and gratitude. I will pass your book along...I want my sister to read it because she gets depressed sometimes and is not very positive.
GM

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