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Peggy Waterfall (Author)
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October 26, 2005
Grief and loss are universal experiences which are shared by all but rarely discussed openly. As a result, many of us feel alone and isolated when we are in the grip of the crushing emotions that accompany the death of someone we love. We are wholly unprepared for the barrage of bewildering behaviors, thoughts and reactions that so often follow a loss. When author Peggy Waterfall watched both parents and her life partner die within one year, she emerged with a unique perspective on the timeless experience of grief and loss. In Rainbows and Rain: Finding Comfort in Times of Loss, we learn that it is possible to find joy again, but we must first learn to grieve. We also learn that we are often unable to express to others what we are experiencing and can find ourselves at a loss to adequately convey our feelings. We want desperately to find the right words so that we can explain our strange behavior to our families, our co-workers, our friends. This book helps us to understand the importance of being patient with ourselves and is the first step in healing.

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"I loved this book! I especially appreciate the way she gives those who are grieving permission to grieve..." -- Helen Fitzgerald, CT, Training Director, American Hospice Foundation, May 18, 2006

"This book is so compelling, I couldn't put it down. Waterfall has captured the heart of a griever's soul with her gift, not only to me, but for grievers everywhere. I hope she will continue writing and sharing her profound and compassionate talents." -- Judith Pedersen, LSW, CT, Executive Director, Interregnum, April 18, 2007

"We see a lot of grief books and were very impressed with the content. A thoughtful, insightful and inspiring book." -- Dennis Williams, Founder, Grief Encounters, Inc., June 8, 2006

Waterfall skillfully guides readers to understand that, like a rainstorm, their sorrow will eventually subside, revealing life's beautiful rainbows. -- Ellen Tanner Marsh, NYT best-selling author, August 20, 2005

About the Author

Peggy Waterfall is not a grief counselor or health care provider, but she experienced deep loss and learned some extraordinary lessons from her journey. After she retired from corporate America and moved to Hawaii she found the strength to heal from her grief and loss. She has written this book to help others give themselves permission to grieve. Rainbows and Rain: Finding Comfort in Times of Loss is her first book.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 114 pages
  • Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (October 26, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1419611259
  • ISBN-13: 978-1419611254
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,071,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The author experienced great loss, and survived. The decision to write this book came out of her own sorrowful longing for answers and peace in the face of unspeakable sadness and bewildering emotional turmoil. A single mother of two, the author recently left corporate America and moved to Hawaii, where she pursues her passion for jewelry design. "Rainbows and Rain: Finding Comfort in Times of Loss" is her first book.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars You Aren't Alone, November 27, 2005
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If nothing else, this book serves to remind those suffering from grief (of any kind) that they are not alone. In revisiting her own journey out of the abyss of grief after the losses of her parents and life partner, Ms. Waterfall gently and patiently assists the reader in dealing witih the overwhelming feelings one experiences at such a time. While no book can make the pain go away, this one feels like a loving friend giving us permission to feel all that we need to feel as we work our way towards healing, giving words to the pain in our hearts.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Someone who gets it!, November 9, 2005
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What struck me most about "Rainbows and Rain" was how well the author put words to the experience of grief. Her use of analogies like "the picture falling off the fall" -- her description of how it seems something that was ALWAYS there is now gone -- helps the reader better understand her own feelings, and provides words that articulate those feelings to others who don't get it about grief. Waterfall nails it when she says in the opening, "We don't manage grief, it manages us." This is a highly recommended read for people trying to grapple with their own emotions after loss.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rainbows and Rain- A book about loss, May 6, 2007
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This book is excellent, it is very sad though and you are to be warned before you buy it, you will do a lot of crying before getting to the end.
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