The Woman I Once Was
€24.99
Some books are read. Some are kept. This one was written to be both.
The Signed Edition arrives in a black box.
Inside, a canvas cover with her signature engraved in gold.
And resting above it, a sealed linen envelope — a personal letter from Valérie,
meant to be read before the first page is ever turned.
Not a product. A keepsake.
A book about the invisible stage every woman passes through—the moment she changes inside, and no one notices.
Some transformations don’t arrive as events. They arrive as quiet shifts.
A sentence breaks you. A boundary awakens. A version of you disappears without a funeral.
In THE WOMAN I ONCE WAS, you enter a house built from questions:
doors no one ever knocked on…
windows shut “in the name of love”…
and a thread of light that appears every time you think everything is over.
This is not a novel you close and forget.
It is a mirror:
once to read her story—
and once to recognize your own.
Read slowly.
Not because the language is heavy—
but because you may meet yourself in places you didn’t expect.
You may think you’re reading about another woman…
until you realize:
some lines aren’t on the page.
They’re in you.
Enter.
A house never opens the same way twice.
Santo Wilson Ukelo –
The book is indescribable, Can’t wait to purchase more copies for my library
Astra –
I honestly did not expect to love it this much.
Emma –
Really beautiful book.
Samera –
خفيف في لغته، ثقيل في أثره. أنصح به
Sofia –
Some pages felt way too real.
Isabella –
I liked the author’s voice a lot. It felt calm and sincere.
Chloe –
Très beau.
Harper –
This book has a soft kind of power.
Khadija –
الصراحة كتاب رائع
Evelyn –
So real.
Lily –
I finished it and just sat there for a while.
Sara –
الراوية تكتب بإحساس واضح جدًا.
Eveline –
Beautiful writing, but I would struggle to recommend it to friends because of the total cost.
Valerie Vale –
Thank you — both for your kindness toward the writing and your honesty about the price. I understand that hesitation. This is one of the painful realities behind independent publishing: a reader sees the final amount, while behind it are printing expenses, material quality, packaging, and shipping rates that are often harsher than most people realize. My own profit is not generous; in truth, it is close to disappearing. I still accept your point fully, and I am grateful you voiced it with respect.
Abigail –
I underlined so much.
Scarlett –
I needed this.
Grace –
Beautifully done.
Chloe –
Mooi geschreven.
Lily –
Heartbreak on paper.
Nora –
Best book ever. Recommend this to everyone.
Mia –
I thought I knew what kind of book this would be, and I was wrong in a good way. It never sounds like it is trying too hard to be profound, which is exactly why so many lines land. The book understands that heartbreak is not only about another person; sometimes it is about losing yourself.
Hannah –
Absolutely worth it.
Layla –
I read it twice.
Zoey –
Not gonna lie, this one hit hard.
Ella –
J’ai adoré la douceur de l’écriture.
Aria –
Simple. True. Lasting.
Fatima –
صادق جدًا بدون مبالغة.
Lila –
I liked the book, but if I am honest, I would only recommend it at a slightly lower price.
Valerie Vale –
Thank you for your honesty. I understand that completely. Pricing is one of the most difficult decisions behind an independent book like this, because lowering it is not always an act of generosity if it turns the entire project unsustainable. Once the real costs are carried — printing, protective packaging, and expensive shipping within Europe — the financial return becomes extremely small. I accept your perspective fully, and I appreciate that you shared it respectfully.
Victoria –
One of my favorites.
Scarlett –
One of those books that feels like it understands you.
Penelope –
Beautiful from start to finish.
Gna –
أسلوب الكاتبة جميل جدًا.
Ruby –
This would make a beautiful gift for someone rebuilding herself.
Harper –
I did not expect it to be this emotional.
Camila –
It found me at the right time.
Nora –
Très beau livre.
Mila –
I loved the tone.
Elena –
So much truth here.
Claire –
A quiet masterpiece.
Mona –
كتاب رائع يا ريت متوفر منه نسخة عربية
Audrey –
I was not ready.
Layla –
Heel mooi boek.
S –
حسيت كل صفحة فيها شيء حقيقي.
Bella –
A quiet favorite for me.
Madison –
Short book, big feeling.
Mariam –
بصراحة، توقعت شيء عادي. طلع أجمل بكثير.
Madison –
Très sincère.
Leah –
Honest in the best way.
Hazel –
A healing kind of book.
Natalie –
الراوية عندها أسلوب مميز فعلا
Ellie –
I read it faster than I expected.