"One of our greatest joys is the ability to make a difference in other people's lives," Fact and Fiction Books, Missoula, Mont., posted on Facebook yesterday in sharing the news about a recent promotion involving Stephanie Land's book Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother's Will to Survive (Legacy Lit/Hachette), which was adapted into a recently released Netflix limited series.
"Books can make people feel seen and be a tool for nourishing empathy and compassion," the bookseller continued. "Sometimes the fruits of our labor to support our community are quiet and under the radar, but sometimes, a local author makes a splash on the national and global scene in a way that screams from the mountaintops of our community.
"Since the series based on Stephanie Land's bestselling book was released, we have been processing orders, packing, and shipping signed and personalized copies all over the nation and the world. Today, we had the pleasure of writing a check to donate a portion of the profits of those sales to Mountain Home, a Missoula non-profit that helps single mothers. Thank you to Stephanie for working with us, to Mountain Home for everything you do, and to all our customers for keeping us thriving in our beautiful community. We love you all."