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Faces of Resilience

$29.99

Death is a universal experience that transcends all differences, yet the unique way we process our loss is highly personal. Faces of Resilience is a stunning gallery of portraits showcasing both the commonality and individuality of a timeless journey experienced by people around the world. Each photo reveals how grief influences our emotions yet serves as a visual reminder that the power of resilience lies within us all.

  • ISBN: 978-1944328719
  • RELEASED: May 2019
  • 8.5 x 8.5 inch | 224 pages
  • $29.99
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ABOUT THE AWARD-WINNING GRIEF DIARIES SERIES

Grief Diaries is a ground-breaking anthology series featuring true stories about life losses and the many ways such losses impact our future. The diverse collection of stories raise awareness and shed critical insight into different types of losses while offering comfort and hope to readers who share the same path.

The series began with a handful of books featuring common losses experienced by people around the world. Over a hundred people in six countries joined and the first eight books were published in December 2015. Now home to more than 700 writers in 11 countries, Grief Diaries and its sister series Real Life Diaries have earned five literary awards and currently has 35 titles in print.

TESTIMONIES

“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 . . . An authentic collection of narratives that speak to the powerful, often ambiguous, and wide spectrum of emotions that arise from loss.” -Dr. Erica Goldblatt Hyatt, Chair of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College

“MOVING…. 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

“HEALING… Grief Diaries gives voice to a grief so private, most women bear it alone. These diaries can heal hearts and begin to build community and acceptance to speak the unspeakable. Share this book with your sisters, mothers, grandmothers and friends who have faced grief. Pour a cup of tea together and know that you are no longer alone.” – Dianna Vagianos Armentrout, poetry therapy practitioner & Author of Walking the Labyrinth of My Heart: A Journey of Pregnancy, Grief and Infant Death

“POWERFUL . . . Lynda Cheldelin Fell and others share powerful stories. I couldn’t put it down. Instead of case studies, we get to hear from these women themselves.” -Darragh Doiron, Life Editor – Port Arthur News

“INCREDIBLE…Thank you so much for doing this project, it’s absolutely incredible!” -Julie Mjelve, Founder of Grieving Together

“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, Founder & President of Open to Hope Foundation

“HOPE . . . These stories reflect the authentic voices of individuals at the unexpected moment their lives were shattered and altered forever. Moments of strength in the midst of indescribable pain, resilience in the midst of rage; hope while mired in despair; each of which remind us by never giving up.” -Sheriff Sadie Darnell, Chair of Florida Cold Case Advisory Commission

“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

“WONDERFUL . . .Grief Diaries is a wonderful computation of stories written by the best of experts, the bereaved themselves.” -Dr. Heidi Horsley, Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work, Columbia University, Grief Expert, Author, and Co-Founder of Open to Hope Organization

“CRITICALLY IMPORTANT . . . A critically important collection written by the best of experts, the bereaved themselves. Who better to instruct family and friends on how to be helpful in the aftermath? Just brilliant.” -Mary Lee Robinson, Certified Grief Coach and Founder of Widowlution