The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo's Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. The President of the United States hires Maddy Banks, CEO of Lights Out Enterprises, to solve a national grief crisis and overnight she's dubbed the Grief Czar. Maddy's Job: Heal the nation bereft with grief from financial scandals, an economic tsunami resulting in the lowest GDP since the Great Depression, a Middle East Peace crisis, and the loss of a beloved First Lady and Secretary of State. At the same time, Maddy confronts the fact that she is a workaholic, and has to save her relationship with fiancé Victor Winston, and stop her arch nemesis Derek Rogers from bringing the country down with yet another backdoor scandal through the Federal Reserve. The Solution: Maddy creates a national holiday dubbed "MY GRIEF DAY" for the nation to grieve their losses together - bringing grief out in the open for collective healing while becoming the President's personal "grief-buddy," putting her workaholic meeting participants "to work," and outsmarting her nemesis Derek Rogers with good ole fashioned American ethics. If you ever wanted to learn about collective healing on a national scale, this is a must read. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes "After-Behind-the-Scenes" and the acclaimed tribute video "Jack the Mench." THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY- Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and nonfiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media's "go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations". Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza...) To see the Digital Series based on "The Funeral Planner" visit www.Amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
In this writing workbook, Sheila Bender offers help and inspiration for those who mourn. Having lost her son in a snowboarding accident in 2000, she leads readers in using the craft of writing to articulate not only the pain and sadness of loss, but also to find a route into reclaiming joyful memories as well as gratitude for having known the deceased. The narrative from the author's journey, the examples from her writing and the writing of others, as well as 16 assessable writing prompts, make Sorrow's Words: Writing Exercises to Heal Grief a treasure for those who need to learn the power of memories and a new way to appreciate beauty in the bittersweet nature of human experience.
The Survivor?s Family Guide is designed to provide a tool for everyone to prepare for the inevitable day when he or she is no longer on this Earth. It is an indispensable resource that anyone can complete to provide the type of information that only they have related to personal and business affairs. By using this book to share crucial information and last messages with your loved one, you are giving a lasting gift of love. It is a resource for those who are dear to you. By following the prompts within this book and providing valuable information, you can help ease the burden of dealing with your passing for your spouse or significant other. With it, they will have most of the important information that they will need to settle your estate, handle arrangements for your final departure and move on with their life.? They can also refer to Survivor?s Family Guide in the future as a source of important information about you.
Judy?s honest sharing of feelings shows we are not alone in our grief; that our feelings are a normal and natural part of life no matter how difficult it may be at the time. Now, five years after her mother?s death, and with this, her second book, Judy takes us on the next part of the journey. ?? The focus is less on dwelling on loss and more on living a full and meaningful life. Lessons we learn from our deceased loved ones are priceless in showing us how to live in the moment and be truly present. It's to Judy's credit that she opens her heart so that we can heal ours.? Rose Inserra, Best Selling author - ?Dictionary of Dreams? ?Jude?s writing is directly from the heart. Her new book, ?Heartspace?? is full of raw emotion, honesty and vulnerability. Jude gives us all permission to fully connect with, embrace and express all aspects of loss, grief and coming to terms with losing a loved one. Her first book has touched lives around the world and I have no doubt that this will do the same.? Alison Burton, Director - Simply Natural Therapies
El servicio de atención a personas en duelo del Centro de Humanización de la Salud es una rica fuente de experiencias de personas elaborando la pérdida. Auténticas crisis existenciales que desde el Centro de Escucha San Camilo de Madrid, 15 en toda España, se acoge con respeto y desde un modelo de intervención que describe este libro. El poder terapéutico de la acogida empática, la escucha comprensiva y el respeto al modo de sentir y expresar el dolor por la ausencia del ser amado son claves de este trabajo.
Is it possible to survive the loss of a child?You may feel that the answer is ?no, never, absolutely not.? Be assured that not only is it possible for you to survive this devastating tragedy, but it is also possible for you to find the strength to thrive again.The loss of a child creates a gaping hole in a parent?s heart that seems unbearable. The only people who truly understand your pain are other bereaved parents. Melanie is one of those parents, and in After the Flowers Die, she offers encouragement, hope, and honest suggestions to help you experience joy once again.This book is written in a unique, easy-to-read A to Z format that addresses many topics parents may experience such as anger, bitterness, birthdays, Christmas, hope, signs, and more. If you have lost a child and are searching for practical encouragement, this book is a great starting point for you to acknowledge your loss and find the courage to celebrate your child?s life.Are you ready to begin your journey towards healing?
It is a rare opportunity that we have to hear firsthand from the perspective of those who are dealing with cancer-the lamentable impact of radiation, the nauseating effects of chemotherapy and the ruthless toll it all takes on the body, on the family, on the sense of self. Most often these are the things of private reflection and introspection. Not so for Sandy Glum. When Sandy, an elementary school teacher, was first diagnosed with cancer, she summed up her relentless tears and diminishing hope with the words Wesley spoke to Buttercup (Princess Bride), "Life is pain, Highness." Fearful of being a "whiner" and aware of the need to be strong and courageous for her young family, Sandy muses on her multiple failing attempts to do so. Her self-deprecating accounts unfold the most endearing and captivating honesty during what is agreeably one of the most vulnerable of life experiences. With tongue-in-cheek she pores over the bizarre rites of the cancer patient (from PICC lines to hair loss), the distressing alteration of relationships, the confounding wrestle with mortality and the significance of faith in t
1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage or infant loss, and thousands of other mothers lose an older child. Whether the loss comes only a short time after finding out you're pregnant, or when your baby is 29 years old, one thing is certain - all mothers are heavily impacted by this horrific event.Alexa Bigwarfe held her two-day-old infant as she took her last breaths on this earth. This event propelled her to begin writing on loss, grief, and supporting grieving parents. When her dear friend delivered her baby stillborn at 37-weeks, only 18 months after Alexa's own daughter died, Alexa wanted nothing more than to help her friend navigate this devastating time, and help her move forward. Alexa was motivated to try to do something to encourage and support other mothers who said goodbye to their babies and children too soon. She coordinated all of the contributors in this book, who have different stories from early losses to the unexpected and tragic death of a 12-year-old.?The personal stories provide hope, encouragement, and advice to mothers (and fathers) who do not know how they will ever smile again. Mo
A young woman records her mother's journey toward death in this personal account of a family dealing with terminal illness. "We hoped that we might give our mother all the love and support she so richly deserved. We hoped for wellness in her spirit. We could no longer bring ourselves to hope for the healing of her body..."
Neither Jessica Stout nor her father, Walter Horak, set out to publish this book, both authors wishing foremost and forevermore that there had never been a reason. Yet love for a little boy compelled them. FEEL ME BRAVE began as a blog by Jessica to keep her family and friends abreast of her young son's struggle with an incurable disease. But the power of her prose-unflinchingly honest, piercingly insightful, and on occasion startlingly humorous-settled deeply into the hearts of people following Ryland Stout's journey. Caught up in the same struggle, Walter began to write poetry as he groped for a way to express a grief that tormented his entire family, even as each day brought them closer to that inevitable moment of parting. Over time, the idea took hold to merge the words of father and daughter into unique, shared testimony. And readers urged that it find a wide audience, especially those facing serious life challenges or simply contemplating its difficult mysteries. The result is this remarkable book, a "treasure" in Dr. Ira Byock's estimation. Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure, F
Someone I Love Has Died: Get Me OFF This Emotional Roller-Coaster Called GRIEF describes life as FILLED with crazy twists and turns, scary ups and downs, unpredictable, and sometimes very hard times?like a roller-coaster?especially after someone you love has died. You will be okay, you will survive, and you may just come out a hero! ?
Marie Lenay Rogus has become an expert in dealing with grief after having lost seven of her loved ones. She wrote this memoir to tell their stories and share her own, including reflections on her eighteen years working in Hollywood and? interactions with stars like Cary Grant and Mae West.? ? Lenay shares how she coped with each loss and offers suggestions of comfort that may help others better handle their own grief. She knows how difficult the journey through grief can be, that you don?t know how or if you can get through it, and you want to hear from someone who has.? ? When you read Grief Comfort Guide, you will:? ? ? Learn that when you experience the crazies, you are normal.? ? ? Find out what you can do when that deep grief wave hits.? ? ? Discover coping tips for managing your anger and guilt.? ? ? Get advice on how to handle your loved ones? belongings.? ? ? Learn what to say when someone tells you to ?get over it.?? ? This invaluable book will help you realize you?re not alone, and gives you the practical steps you can take to better handle your grief and begin to heal.
The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo's Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. The President of the United States hires Maddy Banks, CEO of Lights Out Enterprises, to solve a national grief crisis and overnight she's dubbed the Grief Czar. Maddy's Job: Heal the nation bereft with grief from financial scandals, an economic tsunami resulting in the lowest GDP since the Great Depression, a Middle East Peace crisis, and the loss of a beloved First Lady and Secretary of State. At the same time, Maddy confronts the fact that she is a workaholic, and has to save her relationship with fiancé Victor Winston, and stop her arch nemesis Derek Rogers from bringing the country down with yet another backdoor scandal through the Federal Reserve. The Solution: Maddy creates a national holiday dubbed "MY GRIEF DAY" for the nation to grieve their losses together - bringing grief out in the open for collective healing while becoming the President's personal "grief-buddy," putting her workaholic meeting participants "to work," and outsmarting her nemesis Derek Rogers with good ole fashioned American ethics. If you ever wanted to learn about collective healing on a national scale, this is a must read. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes "After-Behind-the-Scenes" and the acclaimed tribute video "Jack the Mench." THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY- Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and nonfiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media's "go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations". Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza...) To see the Digital Series based on "The Funeral Planner" visit www.Amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
In this writing workbook, Sheila Bender offers help and inspiration for those who mourn. Having lost her son in a snowboarding accident in 2000, she leads readers in using the craft of writing to articulate not only the pain and sadness of loss, but also to find a route into reclaiming joyful memories as well as gratitude for having known the deceased. The narrative from the author's journey, the examples from her writing and the writing of others, as well as 16 assessable writing prompts, make Sorrow's Words: Writing Exercises to Heal Grief a treasure for those who need to learn the power of memories and a new way to appreciate beauty in the bittersweet nature of human experience.
The Survivor?s Family Guide is designed to provide a tool for everyone to prepare for the inevitable day when he or she is no longer on this Earth. It is an indispensable resource that anyone can complete to provide the type of information that only they have related to personal and business affairs. By using this book to share crucial information and last messages with your loved one, you are giving a lasting gift of love. It is a resource for those who are dear to you. By following the prompts within this book and providing valuable information, you can help ease the burden of dealing with your passing for your spouse or significant other. With it, they will have most of the important information that they will need to settle your estate, handle arrangements for your final departure and move on with their life.? They can also refer to Survivor?s Family Guide in the future as a source of important information about you.
Judy?s honest sharing of feelings shows we are not alone in our grief; that our feelings are a normal and natural part of life no matter how difficult it may be at the time. Now, five years after her mother?s death, and with this, her second book, Judy takes us on the next part of the journey. ?? The focus is less on dwelling on loss and more on living a full and meaningful life. Lessons we learn from our deceased loved ones are priceless in showing us how to live in the moment and be truly present. It's to Judy's credit that she opens her heart so that we can heal ours.? Rose Inserra, Best Selling author - ?Dictionary of Dreams? ?Jude?s writing is directly from the heart. Her new book, ?Heartspace?? is full of raw emotion, honesty and vulnerability. Jude gives us all permission to fully connect with, embrace and express all aspects of loss, grief and coming to terms with losing a loved one. Her first book has touched lives around the world and I have no doubt that this will do the same.? Alison Burton, Director - Simply Natural Therapies
El servicio de atención a personas en duelo del Centro de Humanización de la Salud es una rica fuente de experiencias de personas elaborando la pérdida. Auténticas crisis existenciales que desde el Centro de Escucha San Camilo de Madrid, 15 en toda España, se acoge con respeto y desde un modelo de intervención que describe este libro. El poder terapéutico de la acogida empática, la escucha comprensiva y el respeto al modo de sentir y expresar el dolor por la ausencia del ser amado son claves de este trabajo.
Is it possible to survive the loss of a child?You may feel that the answer is ?no, never, absolutely not.? Be assured that not only is it possible for you to survive this devastating tragedy, but it is also possible for you to find the strength to thrive again.The loss of a child creates a gaping hole in a parent?s heart that seems unbearable. The only people who truly understand your pain are other bereaved parents. Melanie is one of those parents, and in After the Flowers Die, she offers encouragement, hope, and honest suggestions to help you experience joy once again.This book is written in a unique, easy-to-read A to Z format that addresses many topics parents may experience such as anger, bitterness, birthdays, Christmas, hope, signs, and more. If you have lost a child and are searching for practical encouragement, this book is a great starting point for you to acknowledge your loss and find the courage to celebrate your child?s life.Are you ready to begin your journey towards healing?
It is a rare opportunity that we have to hear firsthand from the perspective of those who are dealing with cancer-the lamentable impact of radiation, the nauseating effects of chemotherapy and the ruthless toll it all takes on the body, on the family, on the sense of self. Most often these are the things of private reflection and introspection. Not so for Sandy Glum. When Sandy, an elementary school teacher, was first diagnosed with cancer, she summed up her relentless tears and diminishing hope with the words Wesley spoke to Buttercup (Princess Bride), "Life is pain, Highness." Fearful of being a "whiner" and aware of the need to be strong and courageous for her young family, Sandy muses on her multiple failing attempts to do so. Her self-deprecating accounts unfold the most endearing and captivating honesty during what is agreeably one of the most vulnerable of life experiences. With tongue-in-cheek she pores over the bizarre rites of the cancer patient (from PICC lines to hair loss), the distressing alteration of relationships, the confounding wrestle with mortality and the significance of faith in t
1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage or infant loss, and thousands of other mothers lose an older child. Whether the loss comes only a short time after finding out you're pregnant, or when your baby is 29 years old, one thing is certain - all mothers are heavily impacted by this horrific event.Alexa Bigwarfe held her two-day-old infant as she took her last breaths on this earth. This event propelled her to begin writing on loss, grief, and supporting grieving parents. When her dear friend delivered her baby stillborn at 37-weeks, only 18 months after Alexa's own daughter died, Alexa wanted nothing more than to help her friend navigate this devastating time, and help her move forward. Alexa was motivated to try to do something to encourage and support other mothers who said goodbye to their babies and children too soon. She coordinated all of the contributors in this book, who have different stories from early losses to the unexpected and tragic death of a 12-year-old.?The personal stories provide hope, encouragement, and advice to mothers (and fathers) who do not know how they will ever smile again. Mo
A young woman records her mother's journey toward death in this personal account of a family dealing with terminal illness. "We hoped that we might give our mother all the love and support she so richly deserved. We hoped for wellness in her spirit. We could no longer bring ourselves to hope for the healing of her body..."
Neither Jessica Stout nor her father, Walter Horak, set out to publish this book, both authors wishing foremost and forevermore that there had never been a reason. Yet love for a little boy compelled them. FEEL ME BRAVE began as a blog by Jessica to keep her family and friends abreast of her young son's struggle with an incurable disease. But the power of her prose-unflinchingly honest, piercingly insightful, and on occasion startlingly humorous-settled deeply into the hearts of people following Ryland Stout's journey. Caught up in the same struggle, Walter began to write poetry as he groped for a way to express a grief that tormented his entire family, even as each day brought them closer to that inevitable moment of parting. Over time, the idea took hold to merge the words of father and daughter into unique, shared testimony. And readers urged that it find a wide audience, especially those facing serious life challenges or simply contemplating its difficult mysteries. The result is this remarkable book, a "treasure" in Dr. Ira Byock's estimation. Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure, F
Someone I Love Has Died: Get Me OFF This Emotional Roller-Coaster Called GRIEF describes life as FILLED with crazy twists and turns, scary ups and downs, unpredictable, and sometimes very hard times?like a roller-coaster?especially after someone you love has died. You will be okay, you will survive, and you may just come out a hero! ?
Marie Lenay Rogus has become an expert in dealing with grief after having lost seven of her loved ones. She wrote this memoir to tell their stories and share her own, including reflections on her eighteen years working in Hollywood and? interactions with stars like Cary Grant and Mae West.? ? Lenay shares how she coped with each loss and offers suggestions of comfort that may help others better handle their own grief. She knows how difficult the journey through grief can be, that you don?t know how or if you can get through it, and you want to hear from someone who has.? ? When you read Grief Comfort Guide, you will:? ? ? Learn that when you experience the crazies, you are normal.? ? ? Find out what you can do when that deep grief wave hits.? ? ? Discover coping tips for managing your anger and guilt.? ? ? Get advice on how to handle your loved ones? belongings.? ? ? Learn what to say when someone tells you to ?get over it.?? ? This invaluable book will help you realize you?re not alone, and gives you the practical steps you can take to better handle your grief and begin to heal.