Feathers Brush My Heart : True Stories of Mothers Touching Their Daughters' Lives after Death [Paperback]

Sinclair Browning (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Warner Books, Incorporated (2002)
• ASIN: B000WL1N8K
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

More About the Author

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grief Relief for Everyone!, April 25, 2002

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Dr. Sherry M. Bell (Sedona, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feathers Brush My Heart: True Stories of Mothers Touching Their Daughters' Lives After Death (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.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Conforting and inspirational, November 1, 2004

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Charo (Lima, Perú) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feathers Brush My Heart: True Stories of Mothers Connecting with Their Daughters After Death (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.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book to read if you are close to Mom., July 30, 2002

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Krista-Lea (New York, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feathers Brush My Heart: True Stories of Mothers Touching Their Daughters' Lives After Death (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.