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Feathers Brush My Heart: True Stories of Mothers Connecting with Their Daughters After Death [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Sinclair Browning (Author)
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Publication Date: April 1, 2003
James Van Praagh meets Motherless Daughters in this moving collection of over 70 true stories which is now in paperback. One night, while sitting around the campfire with friends, Sinclair Browning shared the story of her actress mother, who used to warm up with breathing exercises before going on stage. Lying on her back, she'd blow a feather up in the air and repeat the phrase "I love you." For years after her mother's death, Sinclair would find white feathers in locations that defied explanation, and feels certain they were her mother's way of contacting her from beyond. That night at the campfire, other women stepped forward and told similar stories. Sinclair realized she was not alone, and the inspiration for FEATHERS BRUSH MY HEART was born. From the mother who saved her daughter from a fatal car crash by warning her in a dream to one daughter's mysterious encounter with a beautiful stranger, whom she later recognized in a family photo as her dead mom, these touching stories will turn skeptics into believers and affirm that a mother's love lives on forever.

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Featuring more than 70 stories collected as part of "the Feathers project," Feathers Brush My Heart is a comforting book for women in times of loss. Each story, ranging in length from a couple of paragraphs to several pages, speaks of some sort of communication between mothers and daughters; what they have in common is that in each case, the mother has already passed away. In every other way, each story is entirely different.

The women who contributed stories are of all ages and income brackets. Some write movingly of abuse and dysfunction during their childhoods, while others pen with equal grace tales of close, loving relationships with their parents. Some gifts are as simple as finally learning to make their mom's beloved peanut butter fudge. More complex tales show repeated instances of protection and strongly felt presences in the midst of physical danger.

Dreams, impressions, and objects all figure strongly, and many women write of the particular significance of a special flower, ribbon, vase, or article of clothing. Author Sinclair Browning ties this collection together with gentle musings and recommended readings, along with a few short stories of her own. And while the details vary, the core message remains consistent: those who love us are never truly gone, and contact is always available if you remain open to the possibilities. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Exploring mother-daughter relationships on another level, Feathers Brush My Heart: True Stories of Mothers Touching Their Daughters' Lives After Death gathers stories from women who have been contacted by their departed mothers. Editor Sinclair Browning (a mystery series writer) spoke with more than 70 women from various backgrounds about visits, signs and warnings they've received from their deceased moms. The anecdotes have more of a touchy-feely bent than a science fiction one: Linda Blanchard saw her mother as an angel in a dream and Carolyn Niethammer felt her mother's arms keep her safe when she was hit by a drunk driver.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (April 1, 2003)
  • ISBN-10: 0446690813
  • ASIN: B001Q3M5X0
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,343,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Sinclair Browning
Sinclair Browning spent her childhood on her belly in dry arroyos hunting sand rubies, converting her propane tank into a stagecoach and exploring the Sonoran desert on her horse. Summers were spent on the family ranch in southern Arizona.

One of five nominees for the Arizona Arts Award in 2000, Browning's mysteries have also been nominated for Shamus and Barry Awards. Publishers Weekly compared her America's Best to the "heroic war fiction of John Toland and Leon Uris."

A former writing instructor, her work covers a broad spectrum including suspense, mysteries, historical novels, a metaphysical novel and two nonfiction books.

For more information check out her website at sinclairbrowning.com

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found Feathers on the New Release table in the bookstore only two weeks after my mother died suddenly. The stories by the courageous women who share their experiences and contacts with their mothers has helped me tremendously as I stumble through my own grief. I had a very powerful experience just five hours after my mother died that shook my confidance in my own sanity. I mentioned it to two close friends who gave me discreet looks of distress for my mental state and disbelief. Fortunately, after reading Feathers, my experience was validated for me, now I can see this event for the blessing that it was. No one but my mother would have known how important the message was to me.

One thing I especially appreciated was that the stories were presented in a religion-neutral way, meaning that the author wasn't pushing any particular view. She allowed each person to express whatever was important to them at the time. Being more aware of the many different ways I can initiate and maintain a connection with my mother is the most helpful information I could recieve. I have already sent six copies to friends who are in mouring for their own mothers. Anyone who has lost someone close to them will benefit from the awareness that develops. This book is a public service to anyone in mourning.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Conforting and inspirational November 1, 2004
By Charo
Format:Paperback
I lost my mother last year. It was so fast, so traumatizing, so painful. The only thing I could do to try to get through this difficult time was read, read and read. I read about 10 books dealing with death. I found ones too academic, others too unreal...it was hard. Then I found this book one day browsing in Amazon.com and it certainly was the best book for me. It is not religious, or a book trying to explain just the psychologycal steps a mourner goes through. It is a book that speaks to your heart. And, eventhough I have already read it, I keep it to be re-read when I feel I need someone to speak to my heart and someone who has gone though the same loss I have had.

It should be a book every daughter, every woman should have.

I am greatful I found it.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am very close to my mother and as years pass I fear the inevitable. I think I purchased this book to convince myself that when my mom passes, she will not be far from me.
This is a collaboration of short stories written by many different woman who have had many different realtionships with their mothers. Some of the stories seemed far fetched to me, or I had questions of "what would give you even the slightest idea that that particular thing or occurance could have been a sign from your mother???" but more often or not, it was touching to know these woman, what ever they may have expierenced, gave them comfort that their moms were letting them know they were still loved and not forgotten. And then they were some stories that sent me reeling with tears and chills up my spine. Either way, it is a good read.
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Feathers Brush My Heart
I lost my dear mother last september, reading this book has brought me great comfort I would recommend it to anyone who has lost there mother. Read more
Published 11 days ago by ireland
Feathers Brush My Heart
This book is enlightening and heartwarming. I highly recommend this book. It helped me to deal with my Mothers passing.
Published 5 months ago by Tamaratoo
Comforting, enlightening, a Godsend to true believers
I received this book as a gift after my mother passed and I've given it to several friends since. Everybody, has been as comforted by it as I was. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lily Pendraky
A Wonderful Resource
I just recommended this book to a young woman who lost her mother suddenly without emotional preparation. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Janet Gallagher Nestor
Hopeful, Beautiful Stories!
I found this compilation of stories of mothers connecting with their daughters very touching. After I lost my mother, I wanted to read hopeful stories of life after death, and the... Read more
Published on April 22, 2010 by London M.
A Mothers love
I totally agree with the author. A mothers love is so profound. When a mother dies, the grief is at times unbearable.I am now going through the grieving process. Read more
Published on September 2, 2009 by Douglas
My poetic throughts on the loss of my mother
MOTHER DEAR

(Oh mother dear, I miss you like never before)

Where are your warm hugs? Read more
Published on May 22, 2009 by Sonya Tupone Lloyd
Feathers Brush My Heart
This book was very helpful and comforting. I lost my "Best Friend" which happen to be my Mom!! I felt I wasn't a lone going through is grieving processes. Read more
Published on June 22, 2008 by Mama's Girl
Unique and reassuring when you think outside the box...
I am still in the process of reading this book. I am enjoying it and the unique way it came about. It is a group of stories from different women. Read more
Published on December 13, 2007 by CLW
Most Wonder Book for Loss of Mother
A friend told me to read this book shortly after I lost my dear mother to breast cancer. It is full of inspiring, wonderful true stories of women who lost their mothers and had... Read more
Published on September 10, 2007 by Irish Eyes
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