Held from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse brought together members of the international book and media industry for a five-day celebration of literature, publishing, and creative exchange. As one of the major meeting points for the global publishing community, the fair created a space where publishers, authors, literary agents, booksellers, rights professionals, distributors, and other industry representatives could meet, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beyond showcasing books from different parts of the world, the event encouraged meaningful conversations about the future of publishing, the changing interests of readers, and the many ways stories can reach audiences across languages and cultures.
Among the titles represented by Citi of Books at this international literary gathering is “FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE: Memoir Stories of Survival, Grief and Generational Trauma” by Delynn Turner M.S., CGD, CLC. The book joins a diverse collection of literary works featured at the fair, representing the creativity, unique perspectives, and storytelling approaches that make the publishing world vibrant and diverse. Its presence at the event offers an opportunity to introduce the author’s work to a broader international audience while contributing to the exchange of stories and ideas among readers, authors, and publishing professionals. Through the representation of titles across various genres and themes, Citi of Books continues to support opportunities for authors to expand their reach and connect with new audiences in the global literary community.
What happens when the pain you carried for years finally forces you to confront the truth about yourself, your past, and the life you were trying to survive?
In From Pain to Purpose, Delynn Turner shares a deeply personal story of heartbreak, healing, motherhood, grief, trauma, and self-discovery. This book is not written from a place of perfection or having all the answers. It is written from lived experience, the kind that leaves scars, unanswered questions, and emotional wounds that cannot be ignored forever.
With honesty and vulnerability, Delynn opens up about growing up with pain, navigating broken relationships, dealing with abandonment, searching for love in unhealthy places, and trying to understand her worth while carrying the weight of unresolved trauma. She speaks openly about generational cycles, absent fathers, emotional neglect, and the silent battles many women face behind closed doors.
Throughout the book are moments of encouragement, self-reflection, journal prompts, affirmations, and reminders that readers are not alone in their journey.
This memoir was written for anyone who has ever felt broken, overlooked, abandoned, or emotionally exhausted from carrying pain in silence. It is for readers searching for healing, clarity, and hope after trauma or loss.
Because your pain may be part of your story. It does not have to be the end of it.
Citi of Books at the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 — showcasing stories from diverse voices and creating opportunities for authors and their books to reach new markets, connect with global audiences, and inspire readers beyond borders.
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