Author: Helene Levin Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1449028462 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
The Butterfly On My Shoulder is an inspiring book composed of poems and commentary about the grief process. Its purpose is to share the love, pain and growth that so many have lived through and to inspire healing by all who grieve. This book lets mourners know that they are not alone and they are not going crazy, they are grieving and they can heal. It was written over a 22 year period by a mother after the death of her 24 year old son by suicide in 1986. Many of the poems have been previously published in newsletters, brochures and on the internet. They have proven to be very encouraging to those who grieve by helping them to deal with and understand their grieving journey. The book offers a clear explanation of the grief journey and grief process as experienced from the perspective of all family members, friends and fellow grievers in fourteen chapters. The chapters are divided by the stages and the friend or family member's perspective. The poems and commentary offer suggestions and information about helpful methods and modalities that a grieving person can use to better negotiate the different stages of grief. The author uses her experiences and education as the Executive Director/CEO of the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, Inc. and a member of the Florida State Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council to explain and share the experiences of thousands of grieving individuals which she has come in contact with over the last 22 years. The commentary and poems express the perspective of both the author and survivors with which she has worked and describes their pain and ultimate healing. This book is a useful tool for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one including those dealing with a death by suicide.
Author: Helene Levin Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1449028470 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 230
Book Description
The Butterfly On My Shoulder is an inspiring book composed of poems and commentary about the grief process. Its purpose is to share the love, pain and growth that so many have lived through and to inspire healing by all who grieve. This book lets mourners know that they are not alone and they are not going crazy, they are grieving and they can heal. It was written over a 22 year period by a mother after the death of her 24 year old son by suicide in 1986. Many of the poems have been previously published in newsletters, brochures and on the internet. They have proven to be very encouraging to those who grieve by helping them to deal with and understand their grieving journey. The book offers a clear explanation of the grief journey and grief process as experienced from the perspective of all family members, friends and fellow grievers in fourteen chapters. The chapters are divided by the stages and the friend or family member's perspective.
Author: Gail D. Villanueva Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 1338310526 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 190
Book Description
* "Villanueva's debut is a beautiful #ownvoices middle-grade novel. Tough topics are addressed, but warmth and humor... bring lightness to Sab's story. This immersive novel bursts with life." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review When superstitious Sab sees a giant black butterfly, an omen of death, she knows that she's doomed! According to legend, she has one week before her fate catches up with her -- on her 11th birthday. With her time running out, all she wants is to celebrate her birthday with her entire family. But her sister, Ate Nadine, stopped speaking to their father one year ago, and Sab doesn't even know why.If Sab's going to get Ate Nadine and their father to reconcile, she'll have to overcome her fears -- of her sister's anger, of leaving the bubble of her sheltered community, of her upcoming doom -- and figure out the cause of their rift.So Sab and her best friend Pepper start spying on Nadine and digging into their family's past to determine why, exactly, Nadine won't speak to their father. But Sab's adventures across Manila reveal truths about her family more difficult -- and dangerous -- than she ever anticipated.Was the Butterfly right? Perhaps Sab is doomed after all!
Author: Karen Whitelaw-Smith Publisher: Watkins Media Limited ISBN: 1780284136 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Change is one of life's absolute certainties, but so many of us are held back by a fear of the unknown, by constant procrastination and by living in the shadow of negative thinking about what the future holds for us. This book shows us how to bring positive energy into our life by breaking out of the cocoon, shifting our focus from the negative and embracing change. Written by life coach, clinical hypnotherapist and healer Karen Whitelaw-Smith, The Butterfly Experience reveals how changing your mindset, focusing on abundance, living in the present and learning the skills of relaxation will help you overcome your fears and become the person you deserve to be. The book offers a wealth of practical tools such as visualizations, meditations and affirmations to help you to forget about past mistakes and habits and find the inspiration for change deep within yourself. Learn how to take responsibility for your own thoughts, stop waiting for the miracle that will make you happy, and trust your intuition rather than looking to other people for approval. The journey from caterpillar to butterfly is full of profound transformations and stubborn obstacles to overcome, but this book shows us that if we continue to focus on what we don't want, or on what makes us fearful, then we are certain to stay where we are and we will never experience the exciting challenges and wonders that lie ahead. Apply the groundbreaking techniques of The Butterfly Experience and discover the key to a healthy, happier life.
Author: G. Willow Wilson Publisher: McClelland & Stewart ISBN: 077108935X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 314
Book Description
The extraordinary story of a young North American's conversion to Islam and her ensuing romance with an Egyptian man, The Butterfly Mosque is a stunning articulation of a Westerner embracing the Muslim world After graduating from university, Willow Wilson, a young American — and newly converted Muslim — impulsively accepts a teaching position in Cairo. There, she meets Omar, a passionate young nationalist with a degree in astrophysics. Omar introduces Willow to the bustling city, and through him she discovers a young, moderate nationalist movement, a movement that both wants to divest itself of western influence and regain cultural pride. When the two find themselves unexpectedly in love, despite their deep cultural differences, they decide that they will try to forge a third culture, a new landscape that will embrace some of each of their cultures, and give their fledgling romance some hope of survival. Wilson weaves this engaging personal story with deep insights into faith in a fractured world, and gives westerners rare insight into an important young reform movement. Butterfly Mosque is an inspiring account of an unlikely cross-cultural love, and the moving story of two young people working within the boundaries of contemporary religion and culture to forge a life together against the odds.
Author: Dennis Jon Publisher: Booksmango ISBN: 6162220699 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 295
Book Description
In hindsight, maybe fluttering off the tour guide's red line wasn't such a good idea. But Jon has neither hindsight nor foresight as his vacation unfolds in real time. Acting without consequence, he discovers that real life is funnier, crazier, and more interesting than fiction, as he encouters crooked tour guides, transvestite karaoke stars, restroom massage gangs, and angels - not with wings and halos, but g-strings and high heels.
Author: Marilee J. Bresciani Ph. D. Publisher: Balboa Press ISBN: 1452545855 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
This quick and easy-to-read book of humorous vignettes, taken from the author's daily life, provides readers with profound yet practical strategies to personally explore everyday occurrences. Readers are coached to step into their own authenticity, while embracing ambiguity and a sense of the unknown. Building on the book Rushing to Yoga, this book delves into a deeper level of self-exploration and personal insight. It is a must-read for anyone who is questioning their own sense of purpose.
Author: Kimberley Griffiths Little Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0545529522 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
A moving story of a young girl's struggle with love, loss, family, and magic from the beyond, from critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little. Everybody thinks Tara Doucet has the perfect life. But Tara's life is anything but perfect: Her dear Grammy Claire has just passed away, her mom is depressed and distant, and she and her sister, Riley, can't agree on anything. But when mysterious and dazzling butterflies begin to follow her around after Grammy Claire's funeral, Tara knows in her heart that her grandmother has left her one final mystery to solve. Tara finds a stack of keys and detailed letters from Grammy Claire. Note by note, Tara learns unexpected truths about her grandmother's life. As the letters grow more ominous and the clues harder to decipher, Tara realizes that the secrets she must uncover could lead to grave danger. And when Tara and Riley are swept away to the beautiful islands of Chuuk to hear their grandmother's will, Tara discovers the most shocking truth of all, one that will change her life forever. Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a magical, breathtaking mystery full of loss and love, family and faith.
Author: Emily Lutze Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 1426928122 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
Hannah Rush is just three years old when her father leaves; leading to events which will mark the end of her innocence. After her parents' divorce her mother, suffering for over a decade from an undiagnosed case of Bipolar Disorder, makes some very dangerous choices resulting in a chaotic life for her and her children. During this dark time Hannah is violated by her stepfather and life takes a disastrous turn. Trying to recapture her forgotten innocence, she struggles to keep her head above water while life continues to throw harsh challenges in her direction. Several times, she attempts to give up on the life that she has been cursed with, but a vision of her beautiful future always lights the way. Her journey is a tapestry of nightmares and transcendent beauty illustrated beautifully by Lutze's ability to capture the human spirit delicately with her poetic narrative. Both heartbreaking and inspirational, Butterfly Woman provides for readers an intimate look at the psyche of an abused child and the passage to adulthood. Detailing one woman's battle, her spirit of evolution and survival as a woman, this novel sends a message of hope for all women.
Author: Deborah Kay Hayward Publisher: John Hunt Publishing ISBN: 184694371X Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 183
Book Description
Deborah Hayward was widowed at just 43 years old and left with four children and very little income. Life had been turned upside down and desperate for guidance she turned to self-help books on bereavement. Horrified at what she found there she resolved to find a spiritual truth more in keeping with her beliefs and experiences as a Psychic and Medium. Having found the advice she had read cold and dismissive of the powerful evidence of life after death, she decided to write her own book on coping with life after bereavement, which would incorporate the beautiful loving relationships possible with loved ones that have passed to spirit. Using her own experience and drawing on mediumistic evidence of the survival of spirit after death she composed a book to bring strength and comfort to the bereaved and guidance to counsellors. This book is meant to bring hope and inspiration.
Author: Helene Levin
Author: Helene Levin
Author: Gail D. Villanueva
Author: Karen Whitelaw-Smith
Author: G. Willow Wilson
Author: Dennis Jon
Author: Marilee J. Bresciani Ph. D.
Author: Kimberley Griffiths Little
Author: Emily Lutze
Author: Deborah Kay Hayward