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Losing Hazel

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I have known Lynn Scanlan since junior high - "back in the '60's". We graduated from high school together and have met up at several reunions. Many of our classmates have lost touch, but a core group of us strives to stay connected. I always knew Lynn was creative and artistic, but I never knew she would be able to write such a heartfelt story about the hardest time in her life. "Losing Hazel" has helped me through my own grief; our 16 year old son died suddenly last October. Lynn's words reach out to all; whether you have been through a similar situation or not her story helps you be a better person.

Losing Hazel is intense. Lynn's pain, rage and despair touched my own wounds. At first, I felt like I couldn't recommend this book to anyone who was too vulnerable, but I'm assured by others that vulnerability demands acknowledgment and validation; this is the perfect book to do that.

By the end of the story we know Hazel as a vital light in the life of her daughter, granddaughters, and many others. We see Lynn as a reflection of that light in ways she never could have imagined.

This unique book is a tribute to the power of the everlasting love of a mother and daughter. I love the arty jacket, and I have the book displayed in my living room. I'm giving it to my friends. Way to go, Lynn!

Losing Hazel is intense. Lynn's pain, rage and despair touched my own wounds. I felt that I couldn't recommend this book to anyone who was too vulnerable, but I'm assured by others that vulnerability demands acknowledgment and validation; this is the perfect book to do that. By the end of the story, we see Helen as a vital light in the life of her daughter, granddaughters, and many others. We see Lynn as a reflection of that light in ways she never could have imagined. This unique book is a tribute to the power of the everlasting love of a mother and daughter. I am giving it to my friends.