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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“Dead to Me” by Liz Feldman
Bound by their grief, two women forge a fast friendship while facing their inner demons
Imagine the antics of Lucy and Ethel without Desi and Fred — played out through a much darker scenario of bereavement and crime-solving. That pretty much sums up the mojo of the two youngish women who share top billing in … Continue reading
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“Passed and Present” by Allison Gilbert
A "how to" guide for actively remembering our loved ones
“Passed and Present” by Allison Gilbert is a wonderful book that offers creative and very memorable ways to remember our loved ones who have died. Gilbert termed her methods of remembering “Forget Me Nots.” Gilbert compiled the book because she … Continue reading
“The Goodbye Book” by Todd Parr
A children's picture book that addresses loss and grief
“The Goodbye Book,” written by bestselling author Todd Parr, is a children’s picture book that matter-of-factly and simply addresses what it means to lose someone you love. The book features a goldfish who has lost his companion, his green fish … Continue reading
“Life Itself,” by Steve James
Directed by James Shaw, the moving documentary chronicles the legendary film critic’s long struggle with cancer
Just about anyone who owned a television during the 1980s and ‘90s knew Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. The duo sat on the stage of the iconic TV shows,” Sneak Previews” and “At the Movies,” and gave America on-camera reviews … Continue reading
“We Are All Going to Die” by Stefan Hunt
A fantastical look at what it looks like to face our fear of death
In 2017, Stefan Hunt was facing an existential crisis. A filmmaker with an enviable career that allowed him to travel all over the world, he was beset by anxiety, questioning the meaning of everything in his life, from his relationships … Continue reading
“H is for Hawk” by Helen MacDonald
A stunningly beautiful book about a woman's unique journey through grief
Helen MacDonald’s memoir “H is for Hawk” is a beautiful story of grief and healing interwoven with a gripping account of a MacDonald’s relationship with the goshawk she decides to train after her father’s death. Awarded the prestigious Samuel Johnson … Continue reading
