Kindnesses: A Journey Through the Seasons of Grief [Paperback]

Terry Walton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2002

A beautifully illustrated small book, described as “absolutely delightful--poignant and heartfelt and so wise,” and is newly published by Long Island author Terry Walton. The book is drawn from a journal kept during the illness and death of the author’s sister six years ago, and reflects the solace of kindnesses shown her at that time. Watercolor illustrations by artist Byrd Platt appear throughout the text and are a beautiful counterpart to the words.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"..an outpouring of love from life’s companions joins a compassionate consolation found in nature’s simple wonders.” -- Spiritual Director Margaret O’Brien, OSU

"Terry poignantly captures an astonishing and totally unexpected outpouring of love from life's companions...." - Spiritual Director Margaret O'Brien, OSU -- The Long Islander, October 4, 2001

“..poems and prayers sent by friends...intermixed with ...cheering observations, arranged by season, of the ordinary details of her day.” -- Oyster Bay Guardian, NY

“With tenderness and delicacy, Kindnesses exposes the raw wound of loss to the healing light of truth and memory.” -- Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, Port Washington, NY

From the Author

After my sister's death I sought a way out of sadness but did not find if for the longest while. My journal of rage and gratefulness, my sustaining talks with friends, my heightened delight in the ordinary details of my surroundings - of the churchyard fox, the rock club, my imaginary garden - helped for the moment. But sadness always settled in again like mist.

..in my journey through the seasons of grief, at long last, sadness has given way to gratefulness and understanding. Tears still come sometimes, surprising me at being so deep and unforeseen. But I am different now, richer of mind and spirit in this my sixtieth year, wiser sometimes, more patient, more grateful. And when I slow down or take a mindful glance I am, endlessly, nourished by the small wonders of the day. Truly, all is well. I wish the same for all of us - in mountain or plain, desert or forest, inland or coast, in all our seasons.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Rosalie Ink Pubns (January 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971186901
• ISBN-13: 978-0971186903
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,973,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warms your heart and soul, January 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Kindnesses: A Journey Through the Seasons of Grief (Paperback)

A beautiful collection of poems and short readings to soothe and comfort those who are grieving. Kindnesses...spoke to me---by helping me get through some difficult moments---after the loss of a close family member. I gave a gift copy to a friend who also had experienced a loss. She found the book to be very comforting as well. I highly recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Heartfelt, April 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Kindnesses: A Journey Through the Seasons of Grief (Paperback)

What a beautiful collection of poems, writings, and quotes surrounding the loss of a loved one. It truly heals the heart to read this....