When Dad Disappeared
The author shares her experience of what she recollects the day that she lost her husband (their son's Dad); "When Dad Disappeared" and how she and her son continued to push on. As a young child, it was very difficult for Maceo to understand the meaning and concept of death. Having to explain on a child's level of understanding, sharing, and keeping the memories alive helps Maceo to know who his Dad was, how much he loved him, and understand how he disappeared.
The Breaking Point (LARGE PRINT)
For most of her life, Taylor O'Shea preferred being a loner. After her mother was incarcerated when Taylor was seven, she grew up hard-thanks in part to her construction-worker grandfather who made her tough as nails. Finally, in Chammont Point, Taylor, for the first time, finds friends who love her for her rough edges, not in spite of them.With her best friends in tow, she heads to Arizona to face the woman whose bad choices shaped the very woman Taylor has become. But the family reunion brings disappointment and even more surprises, leaving Taylor with more questions than answers.Now that Taylor's discovered she has a half-brother, Lonnie, she sets out to find him. Helping him rebuild a life worth living becomes a mission that may save not just Lonnie but Taylor herself. Sometimes, however, helping family can push you to the breaking point.
The Breaking Point
For most of her life, Taylor O'Shea preferred being a loner. After her mother was incarcerated when Taylor was seven, she grew up hard-thanks in part to her construction-worker grandfather who made her tough as nails. Finally, in Chammont Point, Taylor, for the first time, finds friends who love her for her rough edges, not in spite of them.With her best friends in tow, she heads to Arizona to face the woman whose bad choices shaped the very woman Taylor has become. But the family reunion brings disappointment and even more surprises, leaving Taylor with more questions than answers.Now that Taylor's discovered she has a half-brother, Lonnie, she sets out to find him. Helping him rebuild a life worth living becomes a mission that may save not just Lonnie but Taylor herself. Sometimes, however, helping family can push you to the breaking point.
The Ringer Jack
Jack arrives on Mable Downs in Queensland nursing a broken heart. With him is his mate Alby also healing from the same thing. Both, not long home from the war they embark on a journey that will take them closer, ever closer to this healing. A journey towards peace and contentment. An adventure like nothing they could have imagined. Along the way they begin to open their hearts to new people and possibilities, to love and laughter and joy. Wayne the station manager knows exactly how they feel as he is a digger from WW1. As Jack embarks on this new life he falls in love with the Australian outback, the top end. It is beautiful, wild, and free, and he recognises its healing powers almost immediately. Best of all is Jack's new and improved relationship with his hero Dan. Dan of the Murrumbidgee.
Your Love is Limitless
Your Love Is Limitless shows you how to transform all of your relationships, from friends to family members to coworkers to intimate partners, making all your relationships more positive, intimate, and loving.Full of practical, time-tested tools, teachings, and exercises, this book shows you how to recognize relationship roadblocks, manage conflict, improve communication, build awareness, create positivity, and heal your relationship with yourself and others.Everyone on the planet is filled with love. It is truly an unlimited resource. Relationship success is merely a matter of tapping into this tremendous power and then sharing it with others. Your Love Is Limitless is an ideal tool to help you do just that.
At Close Range
Leesa Ross did not expect to write a book. Neither did she expect the tragedy that her family endured, a horrific and sudden death that led her to write At Close Range. Her debut memoir is the story of what happened after her son Jon died in a freak gun accident at a party. Ross unsparingly shares the complexities of grief as it ripples through the generations of her family, then chronicles how the loss of Jon has sparked a new life for her as a prominent advocate for gun safety. Before the accident, Ross never had a motivation to consider the role that guns played in her life. Now, she revisits ways in which guns became a part of everyday life for her three sons and their friends. Ross's attitude towards guns is thorny. She has collectors and hunters in her family. To balance her advocacy, she joined both Moms Demand Action and the NRA. Through At Close Range, the national conversation about gun control plays out in one family's catalyzing moment and its aftermath. However, At Close Range ultimately shows one mother's effort to create meaning from tragedy and find a universally reasonable position and focal point: gun safety and responsible ownership.
Academic Violence and Bullying of Faculty
Academic Violence and Bullying of Faculty recognizes academic violence and bullying in higher education as a serious and prevalent issue. The book provides realistic hope for those experiencing or who may experience academic violence and bullying by providing information and interventions. The book provides a theoretical framework of academic violence and bullying in higher education as a weather pattern that requires the necessary "weather components" in order for it to occur. The purpose of the book is to provide practical approaches to assist in addressing this phenomenon in order to create and maintain communities in higher education that care for faculty in a humane, civilized manner. The book provides an overview of academic violence and bullying, including salient definitions, relational and systemic dynamics, and individual responses. It covers the prevalence of academic violence and bullying; the application of the weather pattern theoretical framework to the issue; resilient, problem-solving behavioral self-care strategies; behavioral characteristics of victims, perpetrators, and bystanders in the context of influencing factors; survival handbooks for victims and bystanders; and recommendations for the prevention of and intervention on academic violence and bullying. Throughout, case studies, exercises, and appendices supplement the reading experience. Academic Violence and Bullying of Faculty is a critical resource for academics and administrators who are committed to creating safe and supportive spaces for faculty within academia.
The Dissolution Solution
Almost no one goes into a marriage expecting to get divorced. But if you find yourself on the brink of parting ways with your spouse, it's best to be prepared. Long-time family law attorney Paul Nelson has seen (in his clients) and felt (personally) the pain of divorce and, with this book, seeks to help you prepare for and navigate the legal landscape of splitting up.Filled with practical advice, history, interesting facts, real-world stories, and even viewpoints from other experts, The Dissolution Solution is an informative guidebook for anyone going through one of the most difficult processes couples can face. Topics include, among many others: - How smart planning can help you avoid going to trial- How to choose the best attorney for your situation- How to navigate property and child custody laws- How to best present your case and yourself to win in court- How to protect and support your kids through the divorce process- What happens after your divorceIf you've found yourself in the tough situation of having to dissolve your marriage, this book is an indispensable guide to helping you come through with the best possible outcome.
Pain, Loss & Desire
"Bloodshot eyes dart around the room, searching for something or someone, then fix upon you. Stepping inside, the wooden door creaks behind him, the rasp of the bolt loud in the silence."What happens to a child unloved and abused by their father? Graham's innocence is shattered at age five by the person who should have cherished him. At thirteen, out of home and school, Graham embarks on an extraordinary journey that defies the odds.Pain, Loss & Desire is a raw and intimate account of Graham's experiences and their profound impact on his existence, told with honesty, courage and humour. It is essential reading for anyone who has experienced childhood trauma and a powerful testament to the strength and resilience of survivors of child abuse. It serves as a lifeline, revealing they are not alone in their struggle.In a world where the scars of childhood trauma are hidden, Pain, Loss & Desire is a reminder that these stories must be heard, acknowledged, and understood.
The Pear Tree
Bethany Reid's The Pear Tree: elegy for a farm is more than a haunting elegy for a farm; it's a powerful evocation of childhood and a vanished way of life. In poems lush with detail, Reid renders the beauty and suffering of bygone days, not with nostalgia but with clear-eyed honesty, as each poem reveals its hidden facets. Under the watchful eye of a pear tree planted by a grandmother on homesteaded land, we witness the pleasure of day-to-day life rooted in the earth, the heart-wrenching loss of a brother, a father "who taught us to choose what matters and put a fence around it," a devout mother who can still play the piano when words have flown. "Who will gather what we leave behind?" one poem asks. Moving freely back and forth in time, this well-steeped, finely-honed collection offers a complex, satisfying answer. -Holly J. Hughes, author of Hold Fast
Look, Feel & Age Fabulous
Channel your inner Fabulosity and live a bigger, more dynamic, and purposeful midlife-break free from toxic societal messages that seek to color your path in boring beige!You hit midlife and suddenly, the world seems to be telling you that there is no longer any reason to feel excited, curious, and fabulous.You've been fed so many messages throughout your life that the words sexy, powerful, and dynamic only apply to people in their 20s and 30s.You are the very same incredible, vivacious, curious person you always were, but it seems that society is seeking to drown out your voice through negativity and biases.In the eyes of negative people, you've achieved all you can and there are no new goals to pursue-except they've got it all wrong.Right now, you know you are more courageous, authentic, and confident than you have ever been.You have finally discovered that you don't need to please everyone else-that doing what feels right is the greatest gift you can give yourself and others.Seeing midlife as a gift begins by making a decision and turning Fabulosity-living your most fabulous life-into a habit.It continues by approaching life intuitively and joyfully, so that authentic freedom can be the wind that propels you forward.Consider this book a "best friend" that shares a life philosophy you can embrace every day, to live your fullest and best life. Within its pages, you will find: The Fabuli Archetype - how she feels, what she does, and what she thinksThe powerful effect of using assertive, optimistic, and bold language on yourself and othersWhen you choose fabulous, fabulous chooses you - how to see life as a continual adventure and make bold, experimental, novel decisionsHow looking, feeling, and doing fabulous are all interconnected - and why they all foster your well-being and that of everyone else around you!Why reinventing yourself over and over again is a key way to have a continual purpose-and to avoid the pain of "empty nest syndrome"How people who live full, creative, authentic lives can inspire you to follow suit in your own personal wayWhy positive self-image beats plastic surgery every timeHow to find the patterns that will help you discover who you are and the things you are truly passionate about12 questions to discover the Queen you want to be next - you can wear various crowns throughout your lifetime!Why you should embrace your good, bad, and ugly sides-literally!11 common fears - and why there is no room for them in the fabosphereAnd so much more.Being fabulous isn't about having to be, do, or think what doesn't feel right.Nor does it involve fake positivity, perfection, or materialism.It's about discovering and celebrating the authentic you by daring to go where no woman has ever been before.If you're ready to break free from expectations-everyone else's as well as your own-and embrace the Queen within, then scroll upwards and click "Add to Cart" right now!
Essays of Love and Virtue
This is a new edition of "Essays of Love and Virtue," originally published in 1922 by George H. Doran Company, of New York. Part of Adeptio's Unforgettable Classic Series, this is not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Adeptio Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition. In "Essays of Love and Virtue," Havelock Ellis set forth certain fundamental principles, together with their practical application to the life of the early twentieth century. Many principles are stated, some technically; others were therein implied but only to be read between the lines. Here, the author expressed them in simple language and with some rich detail. The book touches on important topics such as Children and Parents, The Meaning of Purity, The Objects of Marriage, Husbands and Wives, The Love-Rights of Women, The Play-Function of Sex, and The Individual and the Race. "Essays of Love and Virtue" is aimed primarily at young people, youths and girls at the period of adolescence "who were in the author's thoughts in all the studies he wrote of sex because he was of that age when he first vaguely planned them." "Little Essays of Love and Virtue," is considered one of Havelock's masterpieces and helped establish Havelock's reputation throughout the world. About the Author: Havelock Ellis was a social activist, a physician and a psychologist, whose best-known works concern sexuality and criminology. Among his over forty books, in 1890 he published "The Criminal," a remarkable work on criminal anthropology. In the same year, he published "The New Spirit," a collection of literary essays on Diderot, Heine, Whitman, Ibsen, and Tolstoy, and Ellis's attempt to synthesize science and religious mysticism. In 1898 he wrote "Affirmations," which contains essays on Nietzsche, Casanova, Zola, Huysmans, and St. Francis. In 1897, he published "Sexual Inversion," the first medical text in English about homosexuality, which he had co-authored with John Addington Symonds in an earlier edition, and which became a part of Ellis's six-volume "Studies in the Psychology of Sex." In 1922, he published "Little Essays of Love and Virtue," which aimed primarily at young people, youths and girls at the period of adolescence, who were in the author's thoughts in all the studies he wrote of sex because he was of that age when he first vaguely planned them. These titles are part of our "Unforgettable Classic Series: The Best of Havelock Ellis Collection." Born in Surrey, England, in 1859, Havelock Ellis was considered by the overwhelming majority of critics as the best translator of "Germinal," ?mile Zol?s masterpiece. Ellis was associated with the Decadent movement and with the "Lutetian Society," a secret literary society, through which authors and translators like himself were able to provide British readers with translations of works which were often antagonistic to the Victorian ideals of morality-such as some of ?mile Zola's controversial novels-aiming at expanding the cultural horizons of the few lucky readers who had access to them. Havelock Ellis died in Suffolk, England, in 1939.
Pandemic Mom
Hi, I'm Pandemic Mom.When the Covid Pandemic first hit the United States, Marianna Pease was about six months pregnant with her first child. She gave birth to her daughter during the first wave of the Pandemic in June 2020 when the rules of the virus where still new and fear was in the air. She asked her midwife if she would have to give birth wearing a face mask and was warned by a nurse one night in a 9pm phone call she may need to give birth alone.Later, she took care of her infant alone in quarantine lockdowns during early Covid after a traumatic separation and almost three year long divorce.May you have the courage to awaken to your personal power again, in time. "Pandemic Mom" is one part memoir, one part healing balm for the divorcing woman or new mama or any woman who finds herself in a dark night of the soul without a light. Part One covers Marianna's story in short writings, Part Two is everything she learned from going through a traumatic divorce while navigating new motherhood during Covid lockdown. It is not a tell all but a story of emotional healing and written from the heart to give back to divorcing woman so they might not suffer as she did. Marianna's most heartfelt wish is to pay it forward and offer some glimmer of hope."Marianna Pease has written a masterpiece. Pandemic Mom, a series of short poems and prose, leads us through the darkest time of Pease's life - a new baby, a divorce, a pandemic - with grace, humor and a heaping dose of healing. Pease writes from the heart about motherhood, marriage, heartbreak and resolution in a book that will not only help her heal, but will also help other women coping with divorce. It is rare to find a book so beautifully written that is poignant, relatable and full of resources. As a therapist who works with women navigating divorce, I can't wait to recommend this book to my clients." - Oona Metz, LICSW, www.oonametz.com"Oh, how I wish my mother had this book during her divorce! Marianna shares from her heart with such care, conviction, and courage about a topic that can be so ugly. Her humor is so refreshing, and she has such a relatable way with words. You feel as if you're both curled together on the couch, sipping tea, and healing together." - Victoria Nielsen, mama, healer & empowerment coach, www.spiritmamas.com"Pandemic Mom is a beautiful, expansive journey through pain and it will leave you full of healing energy - it's a balm for the grieving, overwhelmed mama stuck in unknowns, a needed permission slip to express unspoken truths, a map towards light & hope and a practical guide to find those first steps. Marianna lovingly, knowingly, takes your tired mama hand, your lost mama heart and gives courage to reach into those dark places inside where the untangling of your own story begins and the rebuilding can start." - Lily Herman, www.lilianherman.comMarianna Saltonstall Pease is a mom by day and a writer by night. You can follow her on Instagram @heypandemicmom She runs the longtime vintage clothing store www.oonascollection.com and writes for Boston Moms as well as the blog heypandemicmom.substack.com about her journey to emotional healing. She lives in Boston with her daughter. www.mariannapease.com
The Great American Rabbit Chase
This book is about a little boy's obsession or attraction to little girls and their body parts. This obsession became so much a part of his daily activities that it grew with intensity and continued to do so throughout his life. This very special body part was once referred to as the rabbit. His attraction to the rabbit soon became an addiction. As a young man, he found himself purposely becoming involved with older women. Sometimes he would ask them to train him in the art of making love.Staying with the theme of his desires, he achieved his objective in learning by trying all possible acts of sex ladies could subject him to. As a result, his sexual escapades or rendezvous mounted in number and became written or taped memoirs to be used in processing this book and others. His hope is to enlighten the readers as to how much happiness can be found in life if one works hard at doing things for not only self-satisfaction but the satisfaction of others as well. (Or maybe he just wants people to know how much fun it can be to live in the afterglow!)
The MixTape
The Cougars have won the City Championship what's next for four high school football friends Carlos, Dre, Kobe, and Noah? They are united by the MixTape and are on the cusp of growing up each in their own way struggling to connect to the world. On the way to a party they are pulled over by the police.
Take Me Home
Forgiving the past was too painful until now.Almost forty, Abby Taylor has built a new life for herself in the small country town of Bindarra Creek. When an old friend convinces her to give two adolescent boys a temporary home, she is torn between a growing love for these orphans and the grief in her past.After his marriage fell apart, Roman Taylor has focused on his career. An unexpected phone call sends him rushing to Abby's side where he is drawn into his estranged wife's new life - a life that could offer a future he thought he'd lost forever.Will they seize this second chance? Or will fate once again destroy their dreams
I've Finally Lost It
When Nick Dewhurst experienced the ending of a friendship, he felt a great sense of loss and grief. With I've Finally Lost It, Nick takes a look at many different types of grief that often go overlooked. Many books will focus on the loss of a parent or loss of a spouse, while this book covers those topics it also dives into some very personal stories regarding the loss of a job, a pet, a best friend, faith and even an entire identity. Nick leverages all his experiences as a United States Navy chaplain, a firefighter, a youth pastor, father, and husband to demonstrate that many types of grief and loss are common to everyone. Instead of reading this book through the eyes of a counselor or psychiatrist, you can read it as if you're on a journey with a new friend. These emotionally written short stories combined with humor and scriptural truth use a personal touch to help anyone experiencing all types of loss know that they are not alone as they walk their path of grief.
The Great American Rabbit Chase
This book is about a little boy's obsession or attraction to little girls and their body parts. This obsession became so much a part of his daily activities that it grew with intensity and continued to do so throughout his life. This very special body part was once referred to as the rabbit. His attraction to the rabbit soon became an addiction. As a young man, he found himself purposely becoming involved with older women. Sometimes he would ask them to train him in the art of making love.Staying with the theme of his desires, he achieved his objective in learning by trying all possible acts of sex ladies could subject him to. As a result, his sexual escapades or rendezvous mounted in number and became written or taped memoirs to be used in processing this book and others. His hope is to enlighten the readers as to how much happiness can be found in life if one works hard at doing things for not only self-satisfaction but the satisfaction of others as well. (Or maybe he just wants people to know how much fun it can be to live in the afterglow!)
F*ckboys Are Boring
"A bold book that's part memoir, manifesto, and dating guide all rolled into one. It speaks with honesty and insight, while challenging toxic dating trends and offering a better journey through it." -DR. CHRIS DONAHUE, CSW, author of Rebel Love and Host of "LoveLine" This salacious, heartbreaking, and hilarious book follows Ryan Sheldon, a gay man, brawn model (featured on billboards in Times Square, NYC), and eating disorder advocate (interviewed on the Today Show), as he shares his wild dating stories. In F*ckboys Are Boring, Sheldon offers a new way of rating dates with a compatibility scale, the first of its kind, and invites readers to create their own scale so they can make relationship choices based on their values (not just raw attraction). But it's more than love and romance, FAB is also an exploration into self-destructive behaviors (eating disorder, OCD, addiction to chaos, mental health for LGBTQIA+ people), self-worth (body image as a gay man in a larger body), and self-elevation (listening to your intuition and healing from attachment wounds) in a world that seems determined to dehumanize and diminish us. And it offers an elixir for the weary soul who wants to feel worthy of love. Because we all are. F*ckboys Are Boring is THE guide to surviving the digital hellscape that is modern dating (for anyone who has ever dated a man...it's brutal out here!). Who's your favorite f*ckboy? Have you drooled over a spiritual guru boy who wants to do questionable things with crystals? Did you find a fetishizer who had an obsession with your feet or watching you eat? Are you chasing the knight in shining armor so he can save you from yourself (when all he'll really do is string you along and then ghost you)? These are just a few of the f*ckboys listed in this book on the F*ckboy Wall of Shame. Yes, there are enough for an entire wall. And no, you're not alone if you've fallen for one of these gorgeous disasters. Or...maybe you are the f*ckboy. Maybe you're the problem. It's you (Girl, it's all of us). Motivational speaker, brawn model, and eating disorder advocate, Ryan Sheldon offers a path to healing while looking for love. F*ckboys Are Boring is for anyone who has struggled with self-esteem and feeling unlovable while searching for connection in this disconnected world. Whether you're gay, straight, bi-sexual, pansexual, or queer, this book offers reprieve from swipe culture and offers a new approach to dating. Instead of concepts like the 5 Love Languages, it's got a F*ckboy Decoder (so you know what they really mean when they say, "I've never met anyone like you before"). Sheldon draws on Pia Mellody's work about love avoidance, limerence, love addiction, and codependence while sharing his own experiences with healing trauma so he can date as a whole, emotionally regulated, confident human being. But it's so much more than a book about love and romance. Sheldon gets vulnerable about his struggles with mental illness, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), abandonment wounds, and his addiction to chaos. He shares the truth about his eating disorder recovery and what it was like to walk away from an abusive relationship. He shares openly about what it's like to date in a larger-size body in the LGBTQ community and finding love and acceptance for himself at any size. And he doesn't hold back when he shares the wild stories from dating as a gay man in New York and West Hollywood, and the lessons he learned from those experiences. Readers will come away with their own list of dating deal-breakers, a dating scale for rating dates, guides on how to maintain boundaries and self-respect, ways to recognize red flags (like gaslighting and love-bombing), and a toolbox of resources that Sheldon has picked up through decades of therapy. If you're frustrated with the dehumanizing digital hellscape that is modern dating, F*ckboys Are Boring provides solace an
The Relationship Upgrade
Are you ready to upgrade the quality of your relationship? Whether you're single and ready to mingle, in a committed partnership, in a complicated relationship or navigating a challenging marriage, this book is designed to provide you with clear insights, simple yet useful tools, and practical strategies for building healthy, fulfilling connections with your significant other. In these pages, you'll find digestible research based relationship advice on key topics, including communication, resolving differences, building trust and intimacy, and much more while protecting your relationships from digitization. We'll explore the common challenges that arise in adult romantic relationships and offer practical guidance on how to overcome them. Whether you're seeking to strengthen an existing bond or searching for ways to find love in the modern technology influenced world, this book will be a valuable objective guide.You'll enjoy this easy read if: - You want to improve your relationships, learn how they are impacted by modern day technology and understand what makes them successful- You want to learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of using technology in relationships- You want to create, build, and maintain healthy relationships by understanding the psychology of relationships- You want to leverage technology to reduce misunderstandings and strengthen your connections
Opening Minds
When schools, libraries, daycares, and playgrounds closed during the pandemic, children were forced to spend a lot of time at home. These closures left parents responsible for providing educational opportunities for their children to ensure they did not fall behind academically. Today, even with schools and other centers of learning reopened, it is clear that online, in-home learning is here to stay. Opening Minds is a wonderful resource full of materials for parents of elementary and middle school children who want to expand their learning at home. Though it is not intended to replace or be a substitute for the standard curriculum of the grades, it provides parents with a variety of tools to promote and engage children's thinking across various curriculum areas - critical thinking that can serve children at any grade level and give them a leg up to deal with whatever they will face.
Reclaiming Your Inner Strength
Title: Reclaiming Your Inner Strength: A Guide to Emotional Healing After DivorceDescription: "Reclaiming Your Inner Strength" is your compass on the emotional journey after divorce. It's not just a book; it's a trusted companion for those navigating the tumultuous waters of separation. Divorce can shatter the foundation of your life, leaving you feeling adrift and emotionally wounded. But this guide is your lifebuoy, helping you rediscover your strength and guiding you toward a brighter future.From the early stages of coping with grief to rebuilding trust and forging new connections, this book offers practical advice and heartfelt insights for healing. Through its twelve thoughtful chapters, you'll find strategies to mend your heart and spirit, stories of resilience, and expert guidance to help you navigate the intricate path of emotional recovery.As you turn the pages, you'll explore the stages of grief, learn the art of forgiveness, and discover the power of setting new goals. Each chapter is a stepping stone on your path to healing and growth, leading you to a life full of possibility and newfound strength."Reclaiming Your Inner Strength" is more than a book; it's a lifeline, empowering you to find your inner resilience and embrace the beauty of a life reborn. Your journey starts here, and the future holds promise, hope, and endless possibilities.
Liberated
In Liberated, Jill E. Schultz courageously shares her story, shedding light on a taboo topic untouched until now. She bravely opens up about the aftermath of her own childhood trauma that led her down a curious path of experimentation with other children when she was only a child herself, and the years she spent in shame and self-loathing. Inside these pages, you'll meet brave people who share their personal stories of painful chapters of childhood where confusion led them to paths they didn't understand. You will see these same people turn inward to find forgiveness and self-love, reshaping lives that were once overshadowed by pain and shame into lives filled with purpose.Liberated is more than a book; it's a lifeline for those trapped by shame. If you share Jill's story, it proves that you are not alone. It stands as proof that transformation is real and possible and is a reminder that the past doesn't define the future. Regardless of your past, you possess the strength to create a life that you love: a life that dreams are made of.Jill invites you to embark on this journey with her. This book is an invitation for you to believe in your own healing journey. It's proof that you can overcome tough times and achieve whatever your heart desires.
40 Years of Loving and Joyful Marriage. How To Get There?
About this book: This book is a personal, heartfelt guide for single, engaged, newly married Christians and those who have been married for a long time. I've compiled my personal memoirs, notes, and experiences to help Christians in their quest to make relationships and marriages succeed with joy and love through Jesus Christ's teachings.These timeless Biblical principles explore the foundation that makes a marriage strong in knowing and identifying marriage partners, strengthening a marriage, communication, trust, companionship, connection, commitment, compromise, family balance, and love. I've also included in my book 40 Years of Loving and Joyful Marriage.How To Get There?' daily scriptures that relate to and address life's issues with your Christian partner, yourself, and your family. I'll describe this book as a Christian self-help book that provides healing and scriptural messages for singles and marriages. For Christians to survive, especially Christian families, we need to return to God's blessings and teachings. When God is at the center of a marriage (and an individual), we experience peace and love that forms the foundation on which life's happiness is built.
Liberated
In Liberated, Jill E. Schultz courageously shares her story, shedding light on a taboo topic untouched until now. She bravely opens up about the aftermath of her own childhood trauma that led her down a curious path of experimentation with other children when she was only a child herself, and the years she spent in shame and self-loathing. Inside these pages, you'll meet brave people who share their personal stories of painful chapters of childhood where confusion led them to paths they didn't understand. You will see these same people turn inward to find forgiveness and self-love, reshaping lives that were once overshadowed by pain and shame into lives filled with purpose.Liberated is more than a book; it's a lifeline for those trapped by shame. If you share Jill's story, it proves that you are not alone. It stands as proof that transformation is real and possible and is a reminder that the past doesn't define the future. Regardless of your past, you possess the strength to create a life that you love: a life that dreams are made of.Jill invites you to embark on this journey with her. This book is an invitation for you to believe in your own healing journey. It's proof that you can overcome tough times and achieve whatever your heart desires.
The Relationship Upgrade
Are you ready to upgrade the quality of your relationship? Whether you're single and ready to mingle, in a committed partnership, in a complicated relationship or navigating a challenging marriage, this book is designed to provide you with clear insights, simple yet useful tools, and practical strategies for building healthy, fulfilling connections with your significant other. In these pages, you'll find digestible research based relationship advice on key topics, including communication, resolving differences, building trust and intimacy, and much more while protecting your relationships from digitization. We'll explore the common challenges that arise in adult romantic relationships and offer practical guidance on how to overcome them. Whether you're seeking to strengthen an existing bond or searching for ways to find love in the modern technology influenced world, this book will be a valuable objective guide.You'll enjoy this easy read if: - You want to improve your relationships, learn how they are impacted by modern day technology and understand what makes them successful- You want to learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of using technology in relationships- You want to create, build, and maintain healthy relationships by understanding the psychology of relationships- You want to leverage technology to reduce misunderstandings and strengthen your connections
Circle Of Hope
Running was the only thing she had to escape. Escape from life, and such a jolly life it was! Not really, when you suffer domestic violence in your life. When you are the one who is getting hurt. You are hurt because they are beating you up. But because you have done nothing wrong. You never understand how someone you love hurts you like that. You think, why? When you love someone and they hurt you. It hurts more because you love them.The Circle of Hope has started and it's not that easy to get out of.
Your Love is Limitless
Your Love Is Limitless shows you how to transform all of your relationships, from friends to family members to coworkers to intimate partners, making all your relationships more positive, intimate, and loving.Full of practical, time-tested tools, teachings, and exercises, this book shows you how to recognize relationship roadblocks, manage conflict, improve communication, build awareness, create positivity, and heal your relationship with yourself and others.Everyone on the planet is filled with love. It is truly an unlimited resource. Relationship success is merely a matter of tapping into this tremendous power and then sharing it with others. Your Love Is Limitless is an ideal tool to help you do just that.
Gloria Gemma's Forever in Our Hearts
Gloria Gemma's Forever in Our Hearts brings you the stories of ten courageous people who share their vulnerable stories of love and loss, how their loss changed their lives, and how life continues in the wake of their loss. Their intent is that their story offers hope and inspiration to the reader.The Gloria Gemma Foundation states in the introduction that, "Grief is a unique and often muddy creature. It is defined as 'deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death, ' but grief can be more than an emotion; it can impact our physical, behavioral, and spiritual wellbeing. Some people deal with their loss and move forward, while others seem perpetually fixed in a state of mourning, unable to experience true happiness-even years after their loss."In these stories, you'll discover: That you're not in it aloneInspiration to take actionEach story of grief is uniqueThere's no right or wrong way to grieveFeeling your emotions is the only way to process griefSelf care is of utmost importanceThese heartfelt stories are written from the authentic heart with many details of their own and their loved ones' journeys. This is the first of the series that will be published over the upcoming years, as everyone's story is important to share."I would be lying if I said this wasn't hard. Talking about loved ones we've lost is one thing; reliving the heartache is something totally different. But for as many times that I thought I couldn't write my chapter, there were just as many moments that I felt extreme gratitude for this opportunity. Not only was it an opportunity to tell the story of my loved ones and my journey with grief, it was also an opportunity to further heal and remind myself and others that so much good can come from a great deal of sadness. Writing my story and hearing the stories of others during our monthly calls provided a missing piece to healing that I didn't even know I needed. Contributing to this project was a reminder that I am not alone in my grief and that hope is always present." -Author Christina Pirolli
Pathways to Hope and Healing
The content of this book is a training program developed to not only bring hope and healing to survivors of abuse and trauma but for training others to use this systematic approach to healing. This workbook has been developed for survivors of abuse and trauma of all kinds. Most survivors of abuse are silenced either by their abuser or by their shame and guilt--. This shame and guilt may be assigned either by the offender who threatens to hurt them or a loved one if they tell or by themselves because their conscience tells them "This is good/right." You will discover through these lessons that keeping things inside can cause deeper mental, emotional, and physiological damage as well as the destruction of our ability to care for ourselves and others. We will experience ways of exposing the truth to heal and restore your God-given identity.
Caring For Aging Parents
Find balance, peace, and sanity in the midst of caring for your aging parents - discover the secrets to managing the emotional, physical, and financial tolls of being a caregiver.Do you find yourself stretched too thin between caring for your children and your aging parents?Do you feel overwhelmed juggling the financial, emotional, and physical demands of it all?Are you looking for ways to take care of yourself while meeting the needs of everyone around you?Perhaps you want to provide the best care for your parents but don't know where to start.Maybe you're an only child or the only person close by and responsible for your parent's needs....Or maybe you've been putting off taking action because it just feels too overwhelming.Whatever the case may be, the challenge of caregiving is real.The endless tasks, complex decisions, and emotional distress can wear you down, not to mention the legal, financial, and medical aspects you may not even want to acknowledge.But know that you are not alone in this journey.Being your parents' caregiver doesn't mean you have to feel overwhelmed and run down 24/7. You can take care of yourself while providing the best care for your aging parents - and you'll find out how right here.In this comprehensive book, you will discover: Tips and strategies for managing the physical and emotional aspects of caregiving, so you can end every day with energy to spareInsightful guidance on navigating the legal and financial issues - plus how to find the extra help you needInspiration for creating a balanced lifestyle while caring for your parents (and how to get the whole family involved as well!)How to plan ahead and create an "aging-friendly" home environment - so your parents can stay independent for as long as possibleThe science behind the aging brain, including what happens as we age and common health issues elderly people faceStress reduction tips for caregivers, including self-care practices that can help you stay productive without the fear of burnoutHow to deal with guilt, grief, and other challenging emotions that come with caring for your parentsAnd much more.You might think it's impossible to care for your parents and be happy. Or maybe you feel like you are in over your head and don't know where to turn for help.But with the help of this book, you'll find the support and guidance you need to make informed decisions, reduce stress, and stay positive in the face of it all. You will learn how to maximize quality-of-life for both you and your aging parents.If you're ready to take the first step on your journey to finding peace and balance while caring for your aging parents, click "Add to Cart" right now!
Navigating the Emotional Journey
Book Description: Title: Navigating the Emotional Journey: A Guide to Divorce RecoveryDivorce is a profound life transition that can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. "Navigating the Emotional Journey: A Guide to Divorce Recovery" is a comprehensive and compassionate companion that will help you navigate the tumultuous waters of divorce and emerge on the other side stronger, wiser, and ready to embrace a new beginning.In this insightful and practical guide, you will find 12 meticulously crafted chapters that address every aspect of divorce recovery, from understanding the emotional rollercoaster to rebuilding self-esteem, co-parenting with compassion, and planning for a secure financial future. Each chapter offers expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable strategies to guide you through the challenges and opportunities that divorce presents.Whether you are contemplating divorce, in the midst of it, or on the path to recovery, this book will provide you with: - Guidance on managing the complex emotions that divorce can trigger, including grief, anger, and loneliness.- Strategies for rebuilding self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of self-worth.- Practical tips for effective communication with your ex-spouse and co-parenting with compassion.- Expert advice on financial recovery, budgeting, and planning for a stable future.- Insights into dating and forming new relationships after divorce.- Legal and practical considerations to protect your rights and make informed decisions.With "Navigating the Emotional Journey: A Guide to Divorce Recovery," you'll embark on a transformative journey of healing and personal growth. You'll learn how to embrace a new beginning, find joy, and thrive after divorce. This book is your trusted companion, offering the support and guidance you need to navigate the emotional complexities of divorce and emerge as the resilient, empowered, and fulfilled person you are meant to be.
Thriving After 40
How do you create your most authentic, successful, and fulfilling life? Those people that you see who are just thriving in life - what are they doing to get there and how do you get there yourself? Jolie Downs studies those stories through her podcast Thriving After 40, where she has interviewed more than 100 people who are over the age of 40 and living their best life. Through these evaluations, it has become clear that there are core golden threads that connect the successful and thriving - they are Universal Truths. By identifying and following these Universal Truths, anyone can begin creating the life of their dreams regardless of what age or stage they are in. Thriving After 40 covers the most important topics for consideration, asking the questions needed to apply these truths to your own life and generate positive change. Thriving After 40 is your simple step-by-step guide to creating your most successful, authentic, and fulfilling life. Consider this your roadmap to a better way of living.
Love and the Working Class
Love and the Working Class is a unique look at the emotions of hard-living, nineteenth-century Americans who were often on the cusp of literacy. These laboring folk highly valued letters and, however difficult it was, wrote to stay connected to those they loved. This book displays the personal expression of factory hands, manual laborers, peddlers, coopers, carpenters, lumbermen, miners, tanners, haulers, tailors, seamstresses, laundresses, domestics, sharecroppers, independent farmers, and common soldiers and their wives. Entering the "anonymous corners" of these people's lives through letters, we can see their humor, grit, hope, heartache, and endurance, and grasp what they believed and felt about themselves, their kinfolk, and their friends. As much as possible, these working-class Americans living in the nineteenth century speak to contemporary readers in their own words. Often armed with only a third or fourth grade education, they could read but had limited instruction in writing. Yet they sat down to compose a letter, often spurred by a range of experience including the Gold Rush, westward expansion, slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, and what was arguably the most important event in nineteenth-century America, the Civil War. During the war, poor, undereducated soldiers and their families wrote letters in a quantity never before seen in American history. Using letters written to parents, siblings, husbands, wives, friends, and potential mates between 1830 and 1880, Karen Lystra identifies the shared conceptions of love and practices of courtship and marriage within a racially diverse population of free working-class people born in America. Readers can listen to their voices as they flirt, act as intermediaries in hometown courtships, express non-romantic love to their mates, tease each other, and voice their hopes for the future. Through these personal letters, poor, minimally schooled Americans show us how they felt about love and how they created meaningful attachments in their uncertain lives.
When Rain Rises
This is a personal story, a fraction of life, written in poetry. It is the story of a loving, dedicated wife living through the struggling times that have been impacted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It weaves the story of the love that a wife has for her husband, veteran and first responder, that struggled with PTSD and alcohol disease. Loving through the trials... Living through the loss... Trying to move on... Holding on too tight... Bringing all the feels, all the mess, all the emotions of living with mental illness. Trying to live the good life with Christ, our Savior.
Letting Go
Alex Hanscombe's powerful, inspirational account as seen on This Morning, BBC Breakfast, Newsnight and in The Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and The Sun. 'I was the most famous child in the British Isles...' The stunning and heartbreaking story of the young son of Rachel Nickell - who witnessed the brutal attack on his mother and whose childhood was shaped by the media storm that followed. A coming-of-age story that begins with a tragedy but ends in optimism, forgiveness and peace. On a beautiful July morning in 1992, just three weeks before his third birthday, Alex Hanscombe and his young mother, Rachel Nickell, went walking on Wimbledon Common. Life was never the same again. Shortly after ten o'clock that morning, Alex was discovered by the side of his mother's body - she had been assaulted, stabbed forty-nine times in a frenzied attack, and left dead. Alex was the only witness to the attack. Letting Go is Alex's heartbreaking account of that morning, the aftermath, and the devastating effect on his father, the extended family and the wider community. Alex tells the story of the resulting media storm, the legal cases following and the peace and understanding that he has now found, as a young man. In telling his story, and the truth, this is the last stage of Alex's incredible journey to letting go.
Venturing Forth
Embark on an incredible transformative adventure and witness one woman's life-changing journey from despair to liberation.Beautifully written as an authentic window into one single mother's remarkable journey through the rich culture of Barcelona, Venturing Forth is a fascinating and deeply inspiring memoir that explores the hard-won lessons she discovered while caring for two young toddlers and navigating a global pandemic.Caught in the aftermath of an unraveling marriage, author and wellness coach Hsin Chen bares her soul, revealing how she rose from the ashes and tapped into a wellspring of inner resilience to overcome COVID, mental health struggles, and parenting doubts to forge a flourishing future for her children.Sharing the raw and gritty details of her tumultuous four-year-long journey, alongside her many dating adventures in the wake of her divorce, Hsin's story will speak to the souls of anyone who has struggled with seemingly insurmountable hardship. Venturing Forth gently reminds us that we hold immense power for self-transformation, inviting us to break free from our comfort zones, embrace risks, practice deeper self-awareness, and tackle uncertainty with a revitalized sense of curiosity and adventure.As a powerful read for single parents - or for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the challenges of life - Hsin's story is a breath of fresh air, standing as a testament to the unending resilience of the human spirit. This memoir shows us there's a beautiful journey awaiting us if we take the plunge and cross the bridge of adversity. Venturing Forth is more than a memoir - it's a lifeline for anyone who needs a guiding light or a word of wisdom for their journey.Are you ready to discover how Hsin's story could change your life?
When Rain Rises
This is a personal story, a fraction of life, written in poetry. It is the story of a loving, dedicated wife living through the struggling times that have been impacted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It weaves the story of the love that a wife has for her husband, veteran and first responder, that struggled with PTSD and alcohol disease. Loving through the trials... Living through the loss... Trying to move on... Holding on too tight... Bringing all the feels, all the mess, all the emotions of living with mental illness. Trying to live the good life with Christ, our Savior.
Ladies Wait for God's Chosen Mate
The author of this book has a great heart for God's people, but especially women. God created us to be a helpmeet to the one He has chosen for us, but we have to learn to wait on God. This book provides some valuable nuggets to those waiting for God's chosen mate. Some of the nuggets are provided from the Word of God and others come from the author's personal experiences. The writer encourages you not to settle for anything less than God's best.
The Art of Falling In Love
The Art of Falling in Love: A Story of Heart and Soul is a heartfelt and insightful exploration of the many facets of love and relationships. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical tips, this book offers a comprehensive guide to finding love, nurturing relationships, and navigating the challenges and opportunities of love at every stage of life.From the importance of communication and trust to the role of vulnerability and authenticity in building deep and meaningful connections, this book covers all the key topics that are essential to building a fulfilling and lasting relationship. Whether you are just starting out in your love journey or looking to deepen an existing connection, this book offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you navigate the ups and downs of love with grace and wisdom.Drawing on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and relationship science, this book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to love and relationships that is both informative and inspiring. Whether you are looking to overcome the fear of commitment, navigate cultural differences, or reignite the flame of a fading relationship, this book offers a range of strategies and insights to help you build a deep and lasting connection with your partner.In addition to offering practical advice and insights, this book also shares a range of powerful stories of enduring love that serve as a testament to the enduring power of love to transform our lives and inspire us to become our best selves. By drawing inspiration from these stories and insights, readers can build a deep and meaningful connection with their partner and create a sense of happiness, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives.Overall, The Art of Falling in Love: A Story of Heart and Soul is a must-read for anyone looking to build a deeper connection with their partner and navigate the challenges and opportunities of love with grace and wisdom.
God Ordains Marriages
In modern times, the phrase "till death do us part" transcends its religious origins and is now often included in wedding vows as a customary expression of commitment and endurance in marriages. Many couples, regardless of their religious beliefs or practices, choose to include this phrase in their wedding ceremonies as a symbol of their intent to maintain a lifelong commitment to one another. The inclusion of this phrase can also serve as a reminder of the seriousness, and depth, of the commitment being made; even when divorce is legally recognized as an option. It is also important to note that though the inclusion of the phrase "till death do us part" in wedding ceremonies does not necessarily reflect a strict adherence to the religious beliefs or doctrines associated with it, it does, however, represent a deeper commitment/dedication to the lifelong union between two individuals. The biblical principle of "until death do us part" emphasizes the solemnity and permanence of the marital bond. Couples may express their intention to remain faithful and committed to one another throughout their lives, regardless of the challenges and obstacles they may face. The phrase signifies a promise to uphold the marriage covenant until death separates them. It reflects the understanding that marriage is a sacred and enduring bond that requires love, sacrifice, and ongoing dedication. This book guides couples in their keeping of those sacred vows through enlightened direction stemming from years of marriage conferences - filled and led with God's wisdom. The reader will receive counsel in everything from recognizing who they are and what they will be bringing to the union; building a marriage after the ceremony; the significance of communication; and the sacrifices needed to be made in order to maintain and grow a healthy marital relationship.
My Brother, Born Sleeping
Over 2 Million babies are born sleeping around the world each year. This book is for the people who love them.When a baby is born sleeping, sometimes there is no explanation, and sometimes there are lots. This very special project brings together artists from around the world to illustrate the touching story that gently explains stillbirth to children.Even though the author, and many of the illustrators involved in this project have their own unique stories of pregnancy loss, still birth, or infant loss, they are united in their vision to raise awareness for this global issue. Everyone involved has donated their time and talents to ensure that all money raised from the sales of this book goes to Red Nose so they can continue to support families, fund research, and save little lives.'My Brother, Born Sleeping is an important and developmentally appropriate tool to help children process big feelings after a difficult loss. Poignant and sensitive, a beautiful collaborative work.' J.E. Miller NEM BAEngLit.GDEd.GDPsych. 'My Brother Born Sleeping, will touch your heart and remain with you for a long time afterwards.' TM Clark - Author 'A beautiful story... told in a positive light.' Jason & Cathy Hill - Judges of the Marshall Allan Hill writing competition 2011 "My brother born sleeping is beautifully written and illustrated. In times of grief, young children can sense the changes in their environment and their parents' emotional state. As well as experiencing a range of emotions, children's curiosity in understanding loss can make for difficult conversations when parents are experiencing their own pain. This book will go a long way in supporting those conversations." - Keren Ludski, CEO - Red Nose Australia
Thread Talk
You should always feel safe in a relationship, feel equal with your partner, and feel respect for each other. This this is why I created the journal. Journal stems from the word journey. I have provided highlights from my life's journey of domestic abuse, but I realized that it is not yours. Therefore, I have compiled resources, activities, and journaling pages for you to record YOUR journey in hopes that it will help you and others whom you may share it with in the future. Happy journaling!Words are powerful; the words we choose to say out loud are even more powerful. That's why I tell everyone I am a domestic violence survivor-not a victim.Never a victim.While this guide focuses on dating partners, these principles apply to relationships with friends, family, spouses, and coworkers.
Are You Ready?
We all know the importance of life insurance to make certain our loved ones are financially secure after we pass on, but what can we do to ensure they are emotionally secure without us? Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For is designed to help us do just that. It is a book in three parts.Part One encourages us to focus our lives on building positive legacies such as love, peace, trust, education, and hard work. We will meet incredible people who have lived lives full of hope and resilience and have passed these traits on through multiple generations.Part Two examines the process of death itself and asks the question: "Is death a grim or gentle reaper?" The fascinating research on near death experiences and life after death is explored with the understanding that this topic yields different beliefs.Part Three is a workbook to help us prepare our loved ones for a life lived without us. It includes a complete checklist and discussion of traditional legacy documents such as a will, health care directive, and password record as well as an emotional life insurance plan to psychologically help our loved ones survive and thrive in a time when we are no longer physically present with them. The workbook includes handy templates to encourage us to write legacy letters, reconciliation letters, and even a letter to help our survivors understand the mourning process.Don't wait to get ready. Our graduation from life comes unexpectedly. This book will help you be prepared to graduate with honors.What's your legacy?
The Slamming Door
The Slamming Door is a true story. Find out how an Aspie who has learned social skills by rote, one who has earned respectable academic credentials but does not function well in many work environments, navigates a labyrinth of death, dying and loss, and how she copes with anxiety induced by travel and changes in her environment, and how she slowly, painstakingly comes to recognize the signs of hostility around her while making no apology for who she is. In September of 2008, Clarisse N. Renard was asked to move in with a man who had just been diagnosed with bone cancer...by his daughter, Berta, who knew that she was a writer and available. Berta had to work in an office, so she couldn't be her father's caregiver. The man was her husband's older cousin, Bryn, a Harvard-educated, retired New York City social worker, and Clarisse and her husband Damon had stayed with him many times. He was also one of her best friends after eight years of visits, a confidante, and like another dad to her. The request, which was also an invitation of sorts, felt like a chance to pay her cousin-in-law back for all of the emotional and other support he had given to Clarisse and Damon. She didn't know Berta very well, but had been excited to find that her marriage came with a female cousin her own age. Clarisse looked forward to getting to know her better. When he realized that he couldn't stay home alone while terminally ill, Bryn wanted Clarisse with him and told her so the evening that she arrived. However, he warned her that Berta and her older half-sister were very jealous of the fact that she was there with him. Berta resented Clarisse in many ways, and gradually revealed her true self: a bully. Read on to find out how an articulate and meticulous Aspie dealt with all of these problems and situations, and how she viewed it all.
Love & Harmony
Commitment is the cornerstone of any successful marriage. It is the glue that holds a couple together through thick and thin, and it is the foundation upon which a strong and loving relationship is built. In this subchapter, we will explore the significance of commitment in the context of marriage and how it can help couples create a lasting and harmonious union.Commitment goes beyond mere words or promises; it is a conscious decision to prioritize and invest in your relationship. It requires a deep level of dedication and resolve to weather the storms that inevitably come with married life. When both partners are committed, they are willing to work through challenges, communicate openly, and make sacrifices for the greater good of the relationship.One of the key benefits of commitment is the sense of security and stability it provides. When couples know that they are in it for the long haul, they can approach their relationship with a sense of trust and confidence. This allows them to be vulnerable, express their true feelings, and build a strong emotional connection. Commitment provides the fertile ground for love, trust, and intimacy to flourish.Moreover, commitment is essential in overcoming the inevitable obstacles that couples face. Every relationship experiences ups and downs, disagreements, and conflicts. However, it is through commitment that couples find the strength and determination to work through these challenges. It is the commitment to finding common ground, compromising, and growing together that allows couples to emerge stronger from difficult times.Commitment also plays a crucial role in sustaining the love and passion in a marriage. It is easy to become complacent or take your partner for granted, especially as the years go by. However, when both partners are committed to keeping the fire alive, they actively invest in their relationship. They continue to nurture their emotional and physical connection, explore new experiences together, and prioritize quality time
Growth Through Grief
There are very few books dealing with widowers, particularly men who have lost their spouse relatively early in life (in their 40s-60s as opposed to their 70s-90s) and the challenges they face. The author wrote this book to provide support and connection for this underserved segment of society, and to propose a healing and growth framework. Widowers will be attracted to this book, especially those who have lost a wife while in middle age and still may have teenagers. It will also be used by ministers and hospice workers who minister to grieving husbands. A grieving husband will find this book helpful in his need to now reset his life's expectations. This book will provide readers with a sense of brotherhood with other widowers. Those who teach classes on grief will find this book to be a valuable resource that they can read and pass on to those they minister to. The benefit this book offers is peace, comfort, and a path forward as a widower navigates the " new normal" of living life without their spouse. This book is special because it addresses a neglected niche, the widower. and more specifically a widower who is younger, perhaps in their 40s-60s. It also features poems and color artwork and will address the issue of loss from a practical, physical, emotional, and spiritual perspective. The message of this book is tied to this acronym: G.R.I.E.F. - Grace-Reflection-Intention-Elevation-Faith.
