Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Homicide

by Lynda Cheldelin Fell, Donna R Gore, Nicola Belisle

Overview

Part of the 5-star book series, Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Homicide shares the poignant journeys of men and women seeking healing and hope in the aftermath of losing a loved one to murder.

Offering 10 firsthand accounts about navigating the legal system, sorting belongings, facing the holidays and more, readers who share the same path will find comfort and compassion, family and friends will gain better understanding, and professionals will appreciate the rich spectrum of journeys narrated by writers from around the world. Learn more at www.GriefDiaries.com.

A portion of proceeds from the retail sales of this book is donated to CUE Center for Missing Persons. Learn more at www.ncmissingpersons.org.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781944328399
Publisher:	AlyBlue Media LLC
Publication date:	07/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Lynda Cheldelin Fell is an award-winning and international bestselling author, board president of the National Grief&Hope Coalition, and CEO of AlyBlue Media. Considered a pioneer in the field of inspirational hope in the aftermath of loss, Lynda has a passion for producing trailblazing projects that create a legacy of help, healing, and hope. She has interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King's daughter, Trayvon Martin's mother, sisters of the late Nicole Brown Simpson; Pastor Todd Burpo of Heaven is For Real, CNN commentator Dr. Ken Druck, and other societal newsmakers on finding healing and hope in the aftermath of life's challenges and loss. What I Learned From Jack Canfield's Rejections 7/2/2016, 8:24:00 AM AlyBlue Media, bereavement, grief, Grief Diaries, hardship, healing, hope, humanity, inspiration, lesson, loss, Lynda Cheldelin Fell, rejection, Rule of Five I recently read something interesting about Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul series. I was intrigued and ... One laugh can scatter a hundred griefs. So can one dance. 6/29/2016, 10:11:00 AM AlyBlue Media, bereavement, dance, dancing, death, grief, Grief Diaries, healing, hope, joy, life, loss, Lynda Cheldelin Fell This past weekend, my niece got married. I'm from a large family who has weathered some terrible heartaches over the years, ... Thank you, Open to Hope TV, for featuring Grief Diaries! Representing nearly 300 writers, the four of us enjoyed being on the show with Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley. #HelpHealHope #GriefDiaries #OpentoHope 5/12/2016, 12:31:00 PM Sharing my story on Open to Hope TV in Manhattan 04/30/16 5/9/2016, 7:14:00 PM "Death doesn't sell," said the store clerk. 5/9/2016, 10:06:00 AM #AlyBlueMedia, #bereavement, #death, #dying, #grief, #griefdiaries, #grieving, #loss, #lossbysuicide, #LyndaCheldelinFell, #SharonEhlers, #suicide, #SurvivingLossBySuicide I'll never forget the words the event coordinator said when I inquired about a book signing at Barnes&Nobles. ... WHAT'S YOUR STORY? Speaking engagements and interviews: [e-mail] 360-510-8590 Lynda Cheldelin Fell Lynda interviews Dr. Martin Luther King's daughter, Dr. Bernice King ​Now one of the foremost resiliency experts in the United States, Lynda is dedicated to helping ordinary people share their own extraordinary stories through Grief Diaries, her groundbreaking series of anthology books exploring the intimate side of life while highlighting the true depth of human resiliency. The series began with eight titles exploring unique losses shared by people around the world. Over a hundred people in six countries registered for those first eight titles, and the books were launched in December 2015. Following their release, organizations and individuals began asking to join the series to help raise awareness about a larger spectrum of hardships. To date, more than 350 writers from around the world are contributing to thirty anthology titles now in the works.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface 1 - The Beginning 2 - The Aftermath 3 - The Funeral 4 - The Transition 5 - The Law 6 - The Case 7 - The Trust 8 - The Question 9 - The Darkness 10 - The Dates 11 - The Relations 12 - The Faith 13 - Our Health 14 - The Quiet 15 - Our Fear 16 - Our Comfort 17 - Our Forgiveness 18 - Our Hope 19 - Our Journey 20 - Finding the Sunrise Meet the Writers Thank You About Lynda Cheldelin Fell

Editorial Reviews

"CRITICALLY IMPORTANT . . . I want to say to Lynda that what you are doing is so critically important." -DR. BERNICE A. KING, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King

"INSPIRATIONAL . . . Grief Diaries is the result of heartfelt testimonials from a dedicated and loving group of people. By sharing their stories, the reader will find inspiration and a renewed sense of comfort as they move through their own journey." -CANDACE LIGHTNER, Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving

"DEEPLY INTIMATE . . . Grief Diaries is a deeply intimate, authentic collection of narratives that speak to the powerful, often ambiguous, and wide spectrum of emotions that arise from loss. I so appreciate the vulnerability and truth embedded in these stories, which honor and bear witness to the many forms of bereavement that arise in the aftermath of death." -DR. ERICA GOLDBLATT HYATT, Chair of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College

"MOVING . . . We learn from stories throughout life. In Grief Diaries, the stories are not only moving but often provide a rich background for any mourner to find a gem of insight that can be used in coping with loss. Reread each story with pen in hand and you will find many that are just right for you." -DR. LOUIS LAGRAND, Author of Healing Grief, Finding Peace

"VITAL . . . Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss of a Pregnancy gives voice to the thousands of women who face this painful journey every day. Often alone in their time of need, these stories will play a vital role in surrounding each reader with warmth and comfort as they seek understanding and healing in the aftermath of their own loss." -JENNIFER CLARKE, obstetrical R.N., Perinatal Bereavement Committee at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, founder of Baby Jasmine's Angel Nursery and advocate of CuddleCots

"A FORCE . . .The writers of this project, the Grief Diaries anthology series, are a force to be reckoned with. I'm betting we will be agents of great change." -MARY LEE ROBINSON, Author and Founder of Set an Extra Plate initiative

"HEALING . . . Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss of a Pregnancy gives voice to a grief so private, most women bear it alone. These diaries of pregnancy loss can heal hearts and begin to build community and acceptance to speak the unspeakable, to acknowledge each pregnancy loss and the child that would have been. Share this book with your sisters, mothers, grandmothers and friends who have faced the grief of pregnancy loss. Pour a cup of tea together and know that you are no longer alone." -DIANNA VIAGIANOS ARMENTROUT, Poetry Therapist & Author of Walking the Labyrinth of My Heart: A Journey of Pregnancy, Grief and Infant Death

"STUNNING . . . Grief Diaries treats the reader to a rare combination of candor and fragility through the eyes of the bereaved. Delving into the deepest recesses of the heartbroken, the reader easily identifies with the diverse collection of stories and richly colored threads of profound love that create a stunning read full of comfort and hope." -DR. GLORIA HORSLEY, President, Open to Hope Foundation

"WONDERFUL . . .Grief Diaries is a wonderful computation of stories written by the best of experts, the bereaved themselves. Thank you for building awareness about a topic so near and dear to my heart." -DR. HEIDI HORSLEY, Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work, Columbia University, Author, Co-Founder of Open to Hope Organization

"HOPE AND HEALING . . . You are a pioneer in this field and you are breaking the trail for others to find hope and healing." -KRISTI SMITH, Bestselling Author & International Speaker

"GLOBAL . . .One of The Five Facets of Healing mantras is together we can heal a world of hurt. This anthology series is testimony to the power we have as global neighbors to do just that." -ANNAH ELIZABETH, Founder of The Five Facets of Healing

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