Graceful Passages : A Companion for Living and Dying

Gary Remal Malkin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• ASIN: B00005249T
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,216 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying, is a double CD Gift-book containing music with spoken messages from skilled guides who have faced pain, loss, illness, or near-death while birthing a compassionate wisdom in the process. Included are the voices of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Ram Dass, Thich Nhat Hanh, Arun and Sunanda Gandhi and others. Catholic, Protestant and Jewish clergy are represented as well as Native American, Confucian and Buddhist perspectives, creating a truly multi-faith resource. Woven with a customized musical score of great beauty, it creates a compelling invitation for the listener to consider the eternal questions of life. What Graceful Passages is for: Provides relaxation, fresh insight and a renewal of faith for anyone exploring issues of life and death. Assists dying persons, their families and caregivers to shift from denial to acceptance Addresses such themes as letting go, closure, expressing love, forgiveness, appreciation of life, and continuity of spirit from interfaith viewpoints. Models compassionate communication, helping people be present with themselves and their loved ones during challenging times. Music by Emmy award-winning composer Gary Remal Malkin enhances the delivery of the messages; the instrumental version provides an evocative meditation. Both CDs are included in this elegant hardbound gift package. The 56-page book features transcriptions of all spoken words, as well as writings by bestselling author Sam Keen; nationally known palliative care physician Dr. Ira Byock; and The Grace in Dying author, Kathleen Dowling Singh, Ph.D. Enhanced by lovely still-life photography and an understated elegance, Graceful Passages makes an ideal gift for someone experiencing loss or challenging times. It is also excellent as a resource for caregivers and anyone in the healthcare, psychotherapeutic, healing arts, or pastoral counseling fields

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comforting!, December 27, 2009

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Diane Kopp "ancient mysteries fanatic" (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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"Graceful Passages" comforts those who are preparing for their transition as well as guides us all in living a more fulfilled life. It helps open hearts to accept death without fear, but rather with love and a feeling of connectedness to all and all things.

I regularly give friends "Graceful Passages" either before or after their loved one's transition to assist them in their grieving process. It's the best gift I can ever give...it truly keeps on giving!

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Help For Grieving Friend, August 27, 2011

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Rev. Susy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Graceful Passages : A Companion for Living and Dying (Audio CD)

I agree wholeheartedly with the first reviewer. I have recommended this CD/booklet and have gifted it to numerous families and friends as it was the thing that most helped me in my own healing following my mother's transition. I have worked with the grieving process in schools and in churches and I've found it to be the most comforting and healing product out there. A great, great gift for those dealing with death and loss on any level. Soothing music, wise and healing words. I was able to breathe more deeply and relax at a very sad time in my life - when that was seemingly impossible.