When you embrace your flaws and wear your scars proudly, that is when true beauty emerges.By reframing your story, you can heal from your hurt and own all of your parts. There is beauty to be admired in broken things because they allow light to shine through like never before. Gold in the Cracks reminds us that all beautiful things have imperfections. That imperfect is perfect. Wounds and healing are honest parts of our history and should be celebrated, not hidden. Using the principle of Kintsugi, a Japanese technique for repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer, award-winning designer and international bestselling author Rani St. Pucchi takes you on a journey to wellness and wholeness. Gold in the Cracks was written for you if: You're still healing from past trauma You feel that some aspect of your life is broken You try to smile despite the pain you feel You are ready to embrace your imperfections and find happiness Suffering-whether it be through illness, job loss, heartbreak, tragedy, or the loss of a loved one-is part of life, and adversity is a collateral element of living. It is possible to transform your emotional scars into something beautiful. Rani's Story Growing up as the youngest of six children Rani was constantly told there was something wrong with her. At age nine she was sent away to a Catholic convent. When she refused an arranged marriage at the age of eighteen, she was beaten. And when she succumbed, she entered a marriage filled with physical and emotional abuse. When her children were taken from her she hit rock bottom. Her life was fraught with sadness, anxiety, physical and emotional trauma, and low self-worth. And then came the car accident that changed life as she knew it... This inspiring book draws from the wisdom the author gained from having healed her own deep pain, and through helping more than 20,000 women in her 30-year career. Gold in the Cracks offers you: Insightful questions to help you reflect on your past and illuminate your path forward Beautifully presented analogies and stories that highlight key concepts Affirmations to use as a simple, powerful tool to invite happiness into your life Worksheets for journaling your thoughts More than a good book to read with beautiful full-color illustrations, photographs, and paintings, Gold in the Cracks offers a life plan to move from feeling broken to wholeness. Pick up your copy of Gold in the Cracks and begin to gather the pieces of your life one by one, lovingly filling your cracks with gold to transform your life. Available in hardcover, paperback and Kindle.

Author Biography

Rani St. Pucchi is an award-winning couture fashion designer and founder of the world-renowned bridal house St. Pucchi. A passionate and dynamic entrepreneur who launched her global fashion empire in the United States in 1985 Rani has been applauded for being a pioneer in bringing color to the United States bridal scene by making women aware that white does not flatter everyone. Rani's designs have been recognized on Entertainment Tonight, CNN, in Harper's Bazaar, WWD, Town and Country, Bride's, Cosmopolitan Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot among others. Having worked with more than 2,000 women in her career that spans more than 30 years, Rani knows how a woman's self-image and self-confidence affect her sense of style, her relationships and her life. Rani is an image and relationship expert who is on a mission to empower women. Writing has always been Rani's passion. Since she majored in English Literature and poetry it was inevitable that she would embrace the role of author as an addition to her roster of accomplishments. Rani's #1 International Bestsellers include Your Body, Your Style; The SoulMate Checklist; and Your Bridal Style. In her latest book, Gold in the Cracks: Move from Shattered to Whole and Reveal Your Light Rani uses the principle of Kintsugi, a Japanese technique for repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer, and takes her readers on a journey to wellness and wholeness. Rani reminds us that all beautiful things have imperfections - not perfect is perfect. Wounds and healing are honest parts of our history and should be celebrated, not hidden. She invites her readers to embrace their flaws and wear their scars proudly, and convinces them that they are more beautiful for being broken. Gold in the Cracks is not just a book to read, but a life plan to follow! For more information on Rani visit ranistpucchi.com