In My Mother's Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence, Enhanced Second Edition [Paperback]

Robin A. Edgar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2003

An introduction to the healing power of reminiscence, In My Mother's Kitchen focuses on the steps to recalling, recording and celebrating the significant memories that help the participant recognize and value the individuals and incidents that shaped their lives. Useful for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, it is also a helpful tool for those who wish to journal their family histories.

Editorial Reviews

Review

For anyone who has known the grief of a mother's ampty place at the table, this book is for you. -- The American Academy of Bereavement News, Summer 2003

In My Mother's Kitchen serves as a poignant reminder of our shared connections to family and friends. -- Matt Lauer, NBC

Wanting to help people heal comes naturally to Edgar. -- Columbus Dispatch, April 2002

With this book, RObin has... shown others how to create a lasting tribute to a loved one of their own. -- Legacy Magazine, Spring 2003

From the Publisher

In My Mother's Kitchen has been embraced by Hospice and Alzheimer's caregivers for long term bereavement benefits as well as scrapbook and genealogy enthusiasts wishing to preserve their family legacies. Readers from around the world have sent their gratitude for the positive results they received from this simple book. A recent review in the summer 2003 edition of The American Academy of Bereavement News states: "...there are many ways to recapture the essence of the relationship and Robin Edgar provides us with a practical, yet heartwarming, method of bringing this vital bond back not only into memory, but into perspective."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Tree House Enterprises; 2 edition (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972377077
• ISBN-13: 978-0972377072
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,608 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robin A. Edgar has over 30 years of experience as a professional writer and storyteller. Specializing in profile and lifestyle articles of a positive nature, her work appears in national and regional publications, most recently in The Charlotte Observer, VERVE, and Examiner.com. As a facilitator of writing workshops based on the sense memory techniques in her book, In My Mother's Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence, she travels throughout the United States as a keynote speaker and workshop presenter for caregiver groups and life writing enthusiasts. Her other books include: Personal Legacies: Surviving the Great Depression and Fantastic Recycled Plastic. To learn more go to www.robinedgar.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My sister's laughter, March 30, 2003

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Sara Unrein (Tarboro, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In My Mother's Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence (Paperback)

Shortly after my sister passed away, I received this book. It was so tender and so helpful in returning my sister's laughter to my life. I would highly recommend this book to everyone who has a void in their life from the loss of a family member or dear friend. Also, I think it is a wonderful gift for those you love who have had a recent loss in their life.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars thanks..., May 2, 2003

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Justin Zacks (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In My Mother's Kitchen (Paperback)

I feel fortunate to have really gotten the message this book conveys... emptiness and hurt over someone you loved can really be healed by making a point to remember the sweet times you shared together! Seems simple, but I for one needed help to do it... thanks to the author for giving me such concrete, personal guidance in this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for your gentle guidance., April 11, 2003

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Barbara DeHaven - See all my reviews

This review is from: In My Mother's Kitchen: An Introduction to the Healing Power of Reminiscence (Paperback)

Robin Edgar's book should be read by anyone who is dealing with the loss of a family member. It was a reminder of how to find and remember the goodness in relationships and experiences with those who have meant the most in our lives. It was a comfort to read her book and know that my feelings were somewhat universal. She is a gifted writer but, more importantly, understands our frailties and insecurities. Thank you Robin!