When Death Is Near

I love this quote from Elizabeth Barrett Browning–”No man can be called friendless when he has God and the companionship of good books.”

There is nothing better than a book you become so involved with that the characters seem real to you.  A book you can’t put down. A book that changes your life. A book that you want to share with others. A book that you feel was written just for you.

As I have worked on the book “I Lost My Best Friend Today – Healing From the Loss of a Beloved Pet” I have found many poems, personal essays, articles and other readings that have resonated with me. They came just when I needed them most.

The other day I found Mem Fox’s memoir in the free box at the library. I was ecstatic. The title of “Dear Mem Fox, I Have Read All Your Books Even The Pathetic Ones” pretty much gives you a hint of the contents.  In this wonderful book written by the internationally acclaimed creator of “Possum Magic”, “Koala Lou”, and of course our families favorite childrens (and adults) read aloud book; “Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge“

When you need a friend or just the right words, look around and you will find a book that will be just what you need.

When going through a period of grief and loss, I found just the right words. Perhaps it will resonate with you.

Visit http://www.DoNotWeep.com This is a wonderful collection of literature dealing with loss and death. If you choose to order it, you will be glad you did. I certainly was.

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