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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“Bullets into Bells” edited by Brian Clements, Alexandra Teague and Dean Rader
Poets and citizens respond to gun violence in an attempt to find common ground
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Captain Mark Kelly write in the foreword of “Bullets into Bells,” …” people in public service do not begin their careers thinking that gun violence prevention would be their life’s work.” Neither do poets, … Continue reading
“The Dead Moms Club” by Kate Spencer
The memoir gracefully blends comedy and heartbreak to portray the messiness of grief
Kate Spencer’s mother, Martha, died from pancreatic cancer when Kate was 27 years old. “The Dead Moms Club” is the 2017 memoir that chronicles Kate’s experience dealing with grief and life following her mother’s death. Spencer is a comedian by trade, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cancer, Comedy, Death of a Mother, Death of a Parent, funny, Grief, Kate Spencer, Memoir, The Dead Moms Club
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“Defending Your Life” by Albert Brooks
A cult comedy classic explores the meaning of life with a dose of dark humor and fantasy
In the arena of films exploring death and dying, I’m taking a look back at 1991, the year that gave us “Defending Your Life,” a high-concept romantic comedy written, directed, and starring the brilliant Albert Brooks. Brooks plays Daniel Miller, … Continue reading
“Let Me Grieve but not Forever” by Verdell Davis
A journey out of the darkness of loss
Loss happens to someone else. Tragedy affects other people. Until it happens to you. So writes Verdell Davis in her book, “Let Me Grieve but not Forever: A Journey out of the Darkness of Loss,” first published in 1994 … Continue reading
“The Little Book of Mindfulness,” edited by Tiddy Rowan
A beginner's guide to being present, slowing down, and reducing stress
“The Little Book of Mindfulness,” edited by Tiddy Rowan, provides exactly what its title offers. It’s a pocket-sized, 183-page collection of breathing exercises, inspirational quotes, research findings, and daily reminders to help the reader focus, slow down, and de-stress anywhere and … Continue reading
“Staying Alive: A Love Story” by Laura B. Hayden
The poignant story of a young widow trying to hold her family together while she grieves
“Staying Alive: A Love Story” by Laura B. Hayden, is part love story, part memoir. A short book, just 125 pages long, it tells the story of a woman facing sudden widowhood after the unexpected death of her husband from … Continue reading
