White Elephants: On Yard Sales, Relationships, & Finding Out What Was Missing book by Katie Haegele details the author's love of rummage sales and thrifting.

At yard sales and flea markets, amidst the odd and antiquated, Katie Haegele discovers a profound love for white elephants and other discarded treasures. In this endearing memoir, she unveils how these relics serve as catalysts for rekindled friendships and strengthened family ties.

Beyond the trinkets and lamps, Haegele uncovers unexpected treasures: a renewed bond with her mother, a deeper understanding of her late father, and even a hint of romance. Through tales of personal growth and resilience, she illustrates the transformative power of seemingly insignificant encounters, weaving a heartwarming narrative of empowerment amidst life's challenges.

White Elephants book by Katie Haegele

Name: White Elephants book by Katie Haegele
Brand: Microcosm Publishing
SKU: RCD058

SKU: RCD058

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"In White Elephants . . . we get to know the cast of characters Katie Haegele encounters in her adventures sorting through neighborhood castoffs. Via intimate, relatable writing we also get to know Haegele, whose observations and ruminations are astute and, at times, hilarious." — Utne Reader

Sweet, funny, wistful, slightly sad yet somehow optimistic—how do I describe Katie Haegele’s writing? Well, maybe Katie found a few better words herself, like the Portuguese word saudade or the Welsh hiraeth. Both seem to get at that feeling of nostalgic sadness that's hard to pin down. Katie wasn’t necessarily using these words to describe her own writing, only that she’s familiar with the feeling they represent. That’s what White Elephants is about, really. It's about regaining the past and reclaiming something that has been lost. It’s about buying a bit of saudade. Of course, there’s also something satisfying about finding a good bargain. — Reglar Wiglar

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