There are plenty of ways to get your hands on a copy of Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace, especially with my upcoming book launch! Here are a few options for you to consider:
Directly from me — my favorite option. Whether we connect over coffee and I hand you a copy in person, or I slip one into the mail just for you, this route keeps things personal. Plus, to be fully honest, it’s the option I appreciate most financially, too 😊 Just send me an email at yvonne@ymgcommunications.com and I'll get back to you with a plan!
Chapters – Peterborough
873 Lansdowne St W
Peterborough, ON K9J 1Z5
Pal Reading Services: An audio option for those that need it. Once again, send me an email at yvonne@ymgcommunications.com and I will provide you with more information.
Online (available in Canada and US) is also an option if you prefer.

Still floating — my book launch for 'Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace' on November 16th truly felt like magic. These photos capture it better than words ever could: the warmth, the laughter, the support, and just the right sprinkle of chaos that made the day unforgettable. To everyone who showed up and filled the room with such good energy — thank you. Every hug, every conversation, every smile meant the world. Sorry to those I didn’t get to chat with (that signing line was wild!). Huge gratitude to my dynamite Emcee, Sheila, and to Amanda for the beautiful music that set the tone for my book signing. And a special shoutout to my friends from the Canadian Council of the Blind, as well as the amazingly talented Penny sharing her healing stones. If you couldn’t make it and would like a copy of 'Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace,' just send me a message — we’ll make it happen. I’m still soaking it all in. Thank you for making this chapter start with so much love.

You can’t be blind and drunk. Well, you can, but it’s messy.
In her compelling memoir, "Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace," Yvonne Garvey shares a raw, unflinching, and darkly funny account of her descent into addiction, heartbreak, and the slow unravelling of her vision. From childhood stitches and suburban dysfunction to full-blown addiction, domestic violence, and the terrifying realization that her liver—and life—were failing, Yvonne’s story is both harrowing and hopeful.
Diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease and teetering on the edge of death at forty, Yvonne’s world began to dim, both literally and figuratively. Somewhere between blackout nights and hospital beds, misguided love and a growing sense that something had to give, a different kind of clarity began to emerge. What follows is a profound rebirth through sobriety, spiritual growth, yoga, and community. Told with biting honesty and sharp wit, this messy and miraculous memoir doesn’t offer easy redemption. Instead, it offers something more honest: the possibility that even in the darkest moments, something unexpected can take root.
A shift.
A spark.
A stumble toward something like grace. As we celebrate the book launch of "Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace," Yvonne Garvey reminds us that hope can emerge from the depths of despair.
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There are plenty of ways to get your hands on a copy of Stumbling Blindly Toward Grace! Click below to find out more!