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"Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this ... one-of-a-kind memoir, faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough"--

This book is poetry, short stories I wrote and prayers pictures that expresses my life and others who have I talked to with broken troubled heart in their life that I hope can help others know the walls do have a story in our life, open up to others a little bit at a time and we can rebuild our heart and walls.

"Grandma, Daddy used to take me over to my school to hunt for ladybugs. Do you think we could do that?"That simple request from the author's 8-year-old granddaughter melted her heart. The days of ladybug hunting that ensued over that first summer after the death of her adult son brought healing, hope, and stirrings of the joy she trusted eventually would return to their lives, even as she remained in the throes of grief.Summer of the Ladybugs shares the author's journey through those difficult, early seasons of grief, which are filled with so many tender "firsts." From initial shock and disbelief-"Dear God, our son can't really be gone"-to gradual lifting of the fog... From being able to manage only the very next thing-"One step at a time, one foot in front of the other"-to gradually becoming able to plan for a day and then a week... The author shares challenges and heartaches common to intense grief, along with encouragement and simple suggestions to get through and keep moving forward.Intentionally designed to be manageably brief, the book is written in terms that are easy for the grieving mind to process. Also included is a bonus section with questions to facilitate further reflection or group discussion on principles and practices for getting through grief.Written by one of many fellow climbers farther down the road of grief, Summer of the Ladybugs offers to those in earlier seasons the assurance that, "If they got through it, I can too."

Navigating grief is a complex journey, especially for children. In "Supporting Children in Grief," parents and caregivers will find a compassionate and insightful guide to help them become pillars of strength for the young hearts in their care.Receive support from a Licensed Therapist with both personal experiences in childhood grief and extensive professional training. This unique combination equips the author to guide parents, caregivers, and children through the complexities of grief.Gain Empathetic Insights: Develop a profound understanding of how children, from infancy to adolescence, navigate the grieving process. This knowledge empowers you to approach conversations with the utmost sensitivity and warmth.Acquire Practical Tools: Uncover a range of proven techniques designed to help children not only cope with loss but also express their emotions and build resilience.Enhance Communication Skills: Learn to create a secure and open environment where children feel comfortable sharing their feelings, memories, and fears.Engage in Creative Activities: Participate in healing exercises and expressive endeavors that promote self-discovery and introspection, providing a therapeutic outlet for the grieving process.Whether you're a parent, grandparent, guardian, or caregiver, this book is a source of comfort and empowerment. Together, we can help children find strength, healing, and hope in the midst of grief.

Do the lights go out when someone dies? Are you in the dark about what to do when a person takes their last breath? This life-affirming guide encourages and enables you to explore the options for everyone involved. Once you learn of the mind- and heart-opening possibilities available, you will no longer think of 'getting through it' as quickly as you can. Instead, you will be thinking of slowing down to create meaningful experiences and nourishing memories, which can be of help to you in the longer term.Even for the first day, tending to someone at home, which is usually possible and was the norm until recently, can allow your senses to help you take in what has happened. By taking time, and perhaps courage, to be close to death, you may find comfort. You may also discover that it is not what you expected. Like many things in life, there are pros and cons to taking charge when someone close to you dies. When you know what they are, it gets a lot easier to make the best choices for you and for the people you love. If you are inspired to slow down, take charge and tend to someone after their last breath, this book has all the practical information you will need.

An eccentric music professor struggles with grief and guilt and questions the American justice system after his mother accidentally chokes to death on a wonton from a Chinese restaurant.Someday Everything Will All Make Sense follows Luther van der Loon, an eccentric professor of medieval music at a New York university, as he navigates the stages of grief after his 62-year-old mother chokes on a wonton from a Chinese take-out. Luther invokes the American justice system against the restaurant whose "sloppy methods" he blames for his mother's death. He blames himself for failing to perform the Heimlich, a maneuver so simple that a child of six or seven could execute it. Luther, who spent the entirety of his forty earthly years living with his mother in a co-op apartment in Tudor City, New York, must learn to conceive of a world in which his mother is no longer present. Luther finds redemption in music as he plans the annual symposium for his oddball group of early music colleagues. They believe, like Kepler and the greatest thinkers of the Renaissance, that music is to be constructed according to the divine Pythagorean ratios. Slowly, and with the help of his therapist girlfriend, Cecilia, Luther gropes toward resolution. The novel speaks to the universality of loss and the struggle to make sense of the nonsensical.Fans of John Kennedy Toole's Confederacy of Dunces will appreciate the maladroitness of the protagonist and the dark humor woven into the narrative, as will readers of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, who will appreciate the artful and in-depth evocation of the process of grieving.

Unraveling Grief: A Mother's Spiritual Journey of Healing and Discovery is a story of courage, forgiveness and gratitude, offering a deeper understanding of grief and discovering its hidden gifts. Based on the traumatic loss of her son, the author walks you through the process of unraveling grief to embracing life with a new sense of meaning. Here is practical and spiritual guidance for healing and transformation from any loss of any kind.In these pages are several gifts to aid you in your recovery from loss, that include: - A Practical and spiritually-based approach toward wholeness after loss- Powerful meditations to help guide and encourage you - with downloadable links to the audio- Foundational steps that focus your intention on creating a living legacy as you move forwardIf you have ever loved so deeply that the loss of someone or something has caused you pain, this book can lead you from sorrow to gratitude, pain to acceptance, brokenness to wholenesss.

"A wise and perceptive journey into grief and the ways we seek to assuage it. Incredibly powerful reading for all who have known, or who will inevitably know, loss." --Lauren Elkin, author of Flâneuse and Art MonstersIn this lyrical and moving story of the world of Prolonged Grief, journalist Cody Delistraty reflects on his experience with loss and explores what modern science, history, and literature reveal about the nature of our relationship to grief and our changing attitudes toward its cure.When Cody Delistraty lost his mother to cancer in his early 20s, he found himself unsure how to move forward. The typical advice was to move through the five stages, achieve closure, get back to work, go back to normal. So begins a journey into the new frontiers of grief, where Delistraty seeks out the researchers, technologists, therapists, marketers, and communities around the world who may be able to cure the pain of loss in novel ways. From the neuroscience of memory deletion to book prescriptions, laughter therapy, psilocybin, and Breakup Bootcamp, what ultimately emerges is not so much a cure as a fresh understanding of what living with grief truly means. As Delistraty created his own ad hoc treatment plan, the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization gave extended, disruptive grief an official name: Prolonged Grief Disorder. A diagnosis, based on meeting several symptoms and contingencies, has opened innovative avenues of treatment and an important conversation about a debilitating form of grief, but it has also opened a debate as to whether this form of grief, no matter how severe and unrelenting, is best approached medically at all.Braiding deep, emotional resonance with sharp research and historical insight, Delistraty places his own experience in dialogue with great writers and thinkers throughout history who have puzzled over this eternal question: how might we best face loss?

¿¿¿Document your thoughts, experiences, and aspirations with a sense of purpose and quality. Our Christian journals offer a canvas for self-expression, allowing individuals to explore their creativity, organise their thoughts, and reflect on personal growth. Whether used for goal setting, gratitude practices, or as a tool for overcoming challenges, these journals serve as a trusted companion on life's journey.Our collection of Christian self-help journals are designed to guide you on a transformative journey towards success in various aspects of your life. These purposeful journals are crafted with the Christian perspective in mind, offering a unique blend of practical wisdom, spiritual insight, and personal development tools.Christian self-help journals are not just tools for organisation; they are companions on your journey to success, offering guidance and inspiration rooted in the timeless truths of the Christian faith. Embrace the transformative power of these journals as you navigate the various aspects of your life with purpose and faith.Until we meet again- Grief journal: Your personal sanctuary where sorrow, memories, and hope come together on the pages, giving a real way to express grief and find a way forward emotionally. Openly reflect on memories, share the pain of loss, and find comfort in writing to sort through feelings and move towards healing and acceptance.

Poems, essays, and reflections from a youngest daughterIn what began as a letter to her deceased father, Dear Dad: You're Dead, Dear Dead: You're Dad was only ever supposed to be a therapy experiment-a way to hold space for the grief, anger, and every little emotion in between that felt as if it were bleeding into every facet of freshman author Audrey Jean's life.Now, in her first collection of poetry, she aims to take that space and transform it into more than just a reminder of what might have-could have, should have-been. Blending together her family's and her personal past, Audrey's poems twist and adapt humor with hurt, pain with purpose, and tarot with transformation. Dear Dad: You're Dead, Dear Dead: You're Dad brings together an ache for healing, a need to reconcile that which can only be done by herself, and a desire to grow and learn who she is without the shadows of her father, forefathers, and fictional fathers in her way.

In this heartfelt and poignant book, inspired by the touching lyrics of the accompanying song, Kathy Hodges invites readers on a journey of hope and healing. Through the power of faith and the enduring love of God, she beautifully captures the essence of our cherished babies who were called back to Heaven too soon. With each turn of the page, the author's words embrace our souls, reminding us that although tears may flow and our hearts may ache, the divine plan of Christ still shines through. Within these pages, we find solace and renewed hope, as we hold hands with the precious ones who have left an indelible mark on our lives. Tears of Love - Hope Amidst Infant Loss is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the eternal bond between Heaven and earth

"Honest and simple practices for grieving sincerely and hopefully with God in this accessible, year-long devotional full of scriptural insight and grounded hope"--

His 100th Year follows the McAnally siblings and their parents through the daily struggles and joys of care-giving. Mingling family traditions and celebrations with the sometimes frustrating and difficult tasks of long-term caregiving, this book chronicles the journey one family takes as they anticipate their father's one-hundredth birthday. Designed to include helpful hints and encouragement for other caregivers, His 100th Year is a great gift book.

Life is a tapestry. The finished side reveals a beautifully designed masterpiece, and the underside is a jumble of knots, loose threads, and chaotic colors. We live on the underside! From the underside, life can seem meaningless, even hopeless! But what if we caught a glimpse of the other side? What if the Maker allowed us to see the masterpiece that he has in mind? Through the lens of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, The Masterpiece explores the tapestry of life that God plans for those who are "in Christ." Dr. Will Thomas calls Ephesians one of the rare jewels of the Bible. He insists that this ancient letter contains a treasure trove of priceless riches ready and waiting to be discovered. In The Masterpiece, Thomas explores three golden threads that are woven into each chapter of Ephesians. When these three come together-grace, servant hood, and the sovereignty of God-the result is a masterpiece. That's the life God has planned for you!

"From award-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow, a guide to finding joy even during life's most difficult times We all know what it's like to experience the disappointments and sorrows of life. Unexpected circumstances like layoffs, divorce, illness, and death can leave us hurting and isolated. Add to that the unending anxiety we feel at the state of the world-political strife and global upheavals-and we end up with a recipe for . . . joy? Yes, says journalist Steven Petrow, who has lived through all of those things, and arrived at a surprising conclusion: Joy is always present-in our everyday routines, in ties to those we care about, even in our grief. It may be easier to see and feel it during the good times, but we can learn to find joy even in the darkest days. All we need is a road map-and now we have one. In The Joy You Make, Petrow explores the many expressions of joy and shows readers how to find, cultivate, and share it. He takes us on a journey from the darkness of the Arctic to a frenetic cancer ward in Manhattan, a trip that includes his parents' deaths, the breakup of his marriage, and his sister's cancer diagnosis. Combining his personal experiences with research and expert interviews, Petrow asks (and answers) the question: 'What if there was a way to find the joy in everything?' Come join him on his search, and make it yours"--

"A transformative guide to embrace your own mortality and live a more fulfilling life"--

Discover Serenity in Sorrow: Navigating the Waves of Grieving a Lost ChildFor any parent, the loss of a child is an unspeakable tragedy that seems to defy the natural order of the world. "Angel By My Side: Healing After the Death of a Child" is a gentle, compassionate guide that lights a path through the darkest of times. This profound book embraces the heartache of loss and provides solace and support when they are needed most.In the wake of unfathomable pain, this book offers a heartfelt embrace. Chapter 1, "Embracing the Unthinkable," leads you through the gravity of loss and the disorienting aftershocks that follow, providing grounding insights to help you acknowledge the devastating reality you face. With each chapter, the book serves not only as a testament to your resilience but also as a compassionate companion on your personal journey through grief."The Grief Journey" in Chapter 2 delves deep into the maze of emotions that encompasses grief. With wisdom and tenderness, it guides you to understand and navigate through the complex stages of mourning, acknowledging that each person's journey is unique and deeply personal.By sharing effective Coping Mechanisms and ways to Nurture the Family Dynamic, the book equips you to build a foundation of support for the entire family. It gently introduces rituals, memorials, and practices to honor your child's memory in Chapter 3 and provides strategies to maintain the family unity in Chapter 4.As you move heartfully through the pages, you'll find guidance on Preserving Memories and Self-Care and Healing. You'll learn how to keep your child's spirit alive and channel your grief into meaningful action. You'll discover healing activities and self-care strategies designed to bring comfort and a measure of peace.Finding a way to Move Forward with Their Spirit in Chapter 7, the book gently encourages embracing new beginnings while living with your child's legacy. The Conclusion ties this transformative journey together, offering a beacon of hope for the road ahead.Included in the appendix are invaluable resources for further support, ensuring that you are never alone. Embark on a healing journey with "Angel By My Side: Healing After the Death of a Child" as your guide, and find strength and solace as you remember and honor your angel forever by your side.

After returning from a 10-month trip through Africa, I was keen to keep travelling. The world awaited and teaching English overseas seemed the perfect way to do so. That is until I met Brad, and everything changed. Girl meets boy, falls in love, and happily ever after looms on the horizon. Until a fateful phone call changes the journey all over again.This is a trip that no one wants to take, but far too many people do. I went from a newlywed with a baby in tow to the overwhelming world of the local cancer clinic, intensive treatments, and a spiralling of life as I knew it. While hope never waned, loss was on the horizon.This is a heartbreaking and intensely personal grief memoir exploring love and loss but, more importantly, the path to healing. I ask you to walk with me as I try to make sense of it all, with the hope of discovering a new road. Why? Because you are never alone. A journey shared, no matter the struggle, is a voyage from which you can survive, learn, and grow. If you have ever questioned or doubted your path, take my hand as we "Ride the Waves" together.

Grief is something we will all experience at one time or another. For Michael C. Robinson, it was a time of mixed emotions and unparalleled anguish. While reflecting on a life of fond memories of his mother in processing his own sorrow, this book is the result.Dear Mama: A Journey Through Grief allows you to glimpse into Michael C. Robinson's life while reflecting on your own journey through grief. With reflection questions at the end of each chapter, you can take a moment to process where you are in your grief journey. Excellent for small group discussions!

”Det er en hård dag i dag! Kan jeg virkelig være den eneste pårørende til en kræftramt, der i perioder bliver fyldt med afmagt, træthed og en stor følelse af ensomhed? Sygdommen har taget kontrollen over vores fælles liv."Pårørende til kræftpatienter er en overset gruppe i sundhedsvæsnet og på arbejdsmarkedet. Gennem en spørgeundersøgelse og otte interviews dokumenterer forfatter Anita Justesen, hvor vigtige de pårørende er for den kræftsyge, og hvor stor en byrde, der bæres af denne gruppe.I bogen fortælles om tabubelagte følelser, om et sundhedsvæsen, der har spillet fallit, om arbejdspladsers manglende forståelse og om venner og familie, der trækker sig.Endelig samles trådene i bogen til en række anbefalinger, der kan støtte op om de pårørende.Om forfatterenAnita Justesen (f. 1959), cand.mag. i historie og erhvervsøkonomi, stoppede med at arbejde, da hendes mand blev ramt af kræft. Denne bog er hendes personlige og kærlige opråb til omverdenen om, at man som pårørende har behov for at blive hørt, set og anerkendt for den indsats, man gør.

In this powerful, heartfelt memoir, I invite you into the extraordinary chapters of my life alongside my beloved Bernie. Together, we embarked on a decade-long journey filled with remarkable wonders, cherished memories, and profound love. But when confronted with the devastating reality of Bernie's terminal illness, our story took an unexpected turn. I offer a raw and intimate account of our last eight months together, where we embraced every moment and celebrated life's simple pleasures. Together, we forged ahead finding solace in the unwavering support of loved ones who surrounded us with love during our time of need. In the wake of Bernie's departure, I embarked on a courageous journey of self-discovery and healing. With honesty and vulnerability, I share the invaluable lessons I learned about self-care, resilience, and finding purpose in the face of loss. From nurturing my physical and emotional well-being, to championing a future that honored Bernie's legacy, I reveal the gems of wisdomthat guided me through the darkest days. Step into my world, feel the depths of my love, and join me on a transformative journey towards embracing life after loss. Together, we will challenge the notion of a weeping widow and redefine what it means to triumph over tragedy.

"Even the very wise do not see all ends." Danger Geist obsessed over two things as a child: playing stitch at recess and scrupulizing the coming Christian apocalypse in the geopolitical epicenter of Armageddon. Now an adult, nobody can tell him he's not allowed to eat popcorn for dinner or that he can't walk through Israeli minefields, so he trades the Midwest for the Mid-East to travel to the Nativity manger, the Temple Mount, Rachel's Tomb, the site of Christ's Baptism, the Mount of Temptation, and even the hallowed Tomb of Jesus Christ - all of which he's denied entry - in what is certainly the worst Holy Land tourism experience imaginable. Danger's pilgrimage takes a serious turn when he meets two women - one, an oppressed Palestinian and the other, an Orthodox Jew - who are shut off from each other by an ethnic, religious, and literal wall. While stuck between the two irreconcilable worldviews, Danger is clipped with the darkest tragedy his family has ever endured. Suddenly, the truths from the mountaintop aren't translating in the valley, and Danger finds himself questioning the most central tenets of his entrenched faith. If there was something that you believed with your entire being - your whole mind, body, and soul - but it was actually a lie, would you want to know?

"October 18, 2019. Cristina Rivera Garza travels from her home in Texas to Mexico City, in search of an old, unresolved criminal file. 'My name is Cristina Rivera Garza', she writes in her request to the attorney general, 'and I am writing to you as a relative of Liliana Rivera Garza, who was murdered on July 16, 1990'. It's been twenty-nine years. Twenty-nine years, three months, and two days since Liliana was murdered by an abusive ex-boyfriend. Inspired by feminist movements across the world and enraged by the global epidemic of femicide and intimate partner violence, Cristina embarks on a path toward justice. Liliana's Invincible Summer is the account--and the outcome--of that quest..."--Provided by publisher.

A Dignity Rises, One Common Hero After AnotherEvelyn Amdur, a hospice social worker, began to write these stories midway through her career, collaborating with her daughter, Shelley, a respected teacher of meditation in the Chicago area. Many traditional cultures have a custom of 'death songs, ' which rest on the idea that at one's last moment, one somehow sums up the essence of one's life in a phrase or a song. These are truly American death songs. Unlike the austere poetry of the Japanese, which catch the evanescence of life in an image, both beautiful and stark, or the glorious courage of the warriors of the Great Plains, summing up their lives up in a final burst of ecstatic joy, here in language almost artless, in the simplicity of lives much like our own, a dignity rises, one common hero after another.Woven into these stories are instructions on how to die well-or at least, as well as we can-not only in what spirit we face death itself, but also through instructions on what is necessary to prepare our families, to ready our estates, and to manage all the players who may be involved in our deaths. Finally, these stories also teach others who hold the same responsibilities that Evelyn herself had, be they social services, medical staff, caregivers or families-how to offer the dying as much grace as she did.I've only met Evelyn Amdur through the pages of this book. She seems like a character from the old days, when people connected personally, with genuine care and love. She knew, intuitively, what others needed to hear, understanding their moral dilemmas. A multi-talented and gifted being, perhaps what stands out most for me was her genius at common sense. Particularly at the end of our lives, she's what we wish for and rarely receive. This is a book for social workers, to be sure, but beyond that, for all of us. Most of all, it is a message from a remarkable woman on how to face our final days, and also how to care for those who walk that road before us. Ondrea Levine, Author: The Life I Took Birth For