The Heart of Japan (Ace of Swords $26.99), a travel memoir that follows Hebert’s journey through Japan with her family as she navigates both cultural discovery and personal connection. A retired ESL teacher based in New Westminster, BC, Hebert draws on a lifelong fascination with language and culture, shaped by travels across Europe, Asia and the Americas. In The Heart of Japan, encounters with places like Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukushima unfold alongside a quieter effort to bridge distance with her daughter-in-law, offering a narrative that blends observation, reflection and cross-cultural experience. 9781834320212