From the Experts:

—Kirkus Reviews: “A moving holistic elegy. . . traces a survivor’s journey. Get it!”

— Cheryl Richardson, NY Times bestselling author of The Art of Extreme Self-Care: “In this beautiful memoir, [the author] explores love, loss and the eternal nature of our existence, showing us that we are bound together beyond space, time, and death. . . . heartbreakingly honest and vulnerable and. . .hard to put down."

—David Spangler, author of Apprenticed to Spirit and Blessing: The Art and Practice: “Exquisitely written, . . a testament to the power and expansiveness of the human spirit. . . This book is a jewel of inspiration.”

—Carol Bowman, author of Children’s Past Lives: “. . .offers a new way to experience loss and grief.”

—Stanley Krippner, parapsycho-logist and author of Extraordinary Dreams and How to Work with Them: “In this remarkable book, Rondi Lightmark charts a journey. . . that began with grief, but continued as an adventure of spiritual growth and her development as a talented writer. . . “

—David Feinstein, leader in practice of energy medicine and author of The Energies of Love: . . Much more than a magnificent tribute to an extraordinary relationship. . . You will be riveted and enriched by reading it.”

—Judith S. Miller, PhD, author of Healing the Western Soul: “How to authentically grieve in the most evolved way possible is what we are taught, in a humble and real way.”

A few examples:

—Marina Korenfeld
5.0 out of 5 stars

A must read
This book is so important. I’ve never read anything like this. I have a ton of questions about death, parting with the loved one, accepting the fact, finding goals and reasons to keep living and enjoying your life, going through this experience with dignity…the fear of this experience…

I am thankful to the author for sharing such personal feelings, for educating on such difficult subjects and being such a strong example. I highly recommend this book to all human beings.

—Christine Runyon
5.0 out of 5 stars

Something else shows up:
Amazing book. I need to take a breather after sections. It's joyful. The duck in the stove is an emotionally fulfilling parable or allegory. These events make keen grief into magical moments of grace. I experience the book not as prose, but the poetry we all have inside us, if we pay attention.

—Elaine
5.0 out of 5 stars

The opportunity within change and loss
Thrilling writing, personal and real. Lightmark gives us a living example of being open to the new in the face of loss. I am especially excited how she showed us the willingness to be open and listen deeply. I felt that quality rise up in myself in reading the book. A gift!

—rt1611

5.0 out of 5 stars

A book that offers comfort for those who have lost a loved one
Having lost my wife of 38 years a few months ago I found this book an accurate description of my experience. I had it by my bedside and would pick it up when I knew I would find a compatible soul who understood my loss. I recommend this book to anyone who has lost a loved one and needs an understanding heart companion.

I appreciated the short length of the chapters allowing me the time not to rush through my feelings and the depths she so accurately describes. An excellent book. Thank you Rondi for your vulnerability and your intention to use your experience in service.

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The mission of this wonderful organization is to award “Better Books for a Better World.” Past recipients include the Dalai Lama, Marianne Williamson, Julia Cameron and Eckhart Tolle.

Coming soon — Rondi Lightmark talks about the three challenges of loss at the Vashon Island Methodist church.

1. Bernard Beitman interviews Rondi Lightmark about grief and life after death on his podcast “Connecting with Coincidence”

2. Rondi Lightmark - The Independent Creative -- How to Publish a Book, a radio interview on Voice of Vashon with writer and blogger Sally Jean Fox, author of "Embracing the Muse at Midlife."

Sample of post in a Facebook grief group, which garnered 1.2K likes and 207 comments--also sold some of my books.

Link here.

A selection of online Q & As with bereaved people who contacted me on a helping website when I was a grief counselor.

For 2025: A guidebook for healing from grief, nearly completed.

Also: "What's Up with Dogs in Cars?" a humorous gift book of images from my former greeting card company Lightmark Press.

Healing Grief in Your Body, article appeared in Body & Soul magazine on the 1st anniversary of 9/11.

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