Book excerpt: In this collection of short, heartfelt essays, Kim Petersen explores what it means to live an authentic life, strengthen bonds and nurture real connections in a hyper-connected world, while Xavier Eastenbrick goes deep on the Twin Flame Soul Connection. Each piece shares the unpredictable, meaningful and often humorous experiences of one woman's journey as a daughter, a wife and a lover, a mother and a friend, as she ignores boundaries to get real. In these short slices of life, Kim and Xavier tease out their vulnerabilities to bring unity and love to the page by recounting some of their most pivotal moments, deepest fears and wildest dreams. Through their unique voices, you will find a safe place to laugh, cry and be inspired to live an authentic life. If you like to explore deep soul connections, alternative ideas and concepts about the meaning of life, this book is for you. Life. Death. Love & Connection is the first collection of short memoirs from Whispering Ink, with bestselling author Kim Petersen and special guest, Xavier Eastenbrick.