Saying Goodbye

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Saying Goodbye is a collection of true stories about saying goodbye to the people, places, and things in our lives. The stories are universal. They are incredibly powerful and moving. And they are surprisingly uplifting and cathartic. "The stories are about love, really, not sadness," says one critic. "Despite all the sadness and grief that come with saying goodbye, there is love and joy and comedy on the Other Side." Says another: "If you have ever had to deal with loss, read ...
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Overview

Saying Goodbye is a collection of true stories about saying goodbye to the people, places, and things in our lives. The stories are universal. They are incredibly powerful and moving. And they are surprisingly uplifting and cathartic. "The stories are about love, really, not sadness," says one critic. "Despite all the sadness and grief that come with saying goodbye, there is love and joy and comedy on the Other Side." Says another: "If you have ever had to deal with loss, read this book. It will make you feel better."

These stories show that there is sadness in goodbyes, but there is also irony and humor. We cry about the sad stories, we laugh at the funny ones, and along the way, we learn valuable lessons about how we say goodbye -- sometimes under the most difficult of circumstances. We learn because the contributors are unflinchingly open and honest when it comes to sharing very personal stories about how they and their loved ones say goodbye. Taken together, these stories serve as amazing examples of how to say goodbye with grace, dignity, and good humor.

Saying Goodbye is the first anthology in a new series from Dream of Things intended to fill the gap between popular anthologies of stories that are "short and sweet" and the Best American Essays series, which are longer form. Dream of Things anthologies are collections of quality stories between 500 and 2,500 words. Instead of short and sweet, these stories are short and deep.

Saying Goodbye is an anthology of true stories by 31 authors from the United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. The publisher was worried that no one would want to share such personal stories, or that the end result could end up being too depressing to read. But authors from around the world shared beautiful stories about saying goodbye to family members, relationships, jobs, pets, old homes, couches, jogging suits (yes, even jogging suits!), the past, and more. The result is a wonderful mix of stories that blend sorrow and humor.

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What People Are Saying

Gretchen Little
The stories are about love, really, not sadness. Despite all the sadness and grief that come with saying goodbye, there is love and joy and comedy on the Other Side.
—Gretchen Little (Little Squidoo.com Lens)
Book Nook Club
Life is full of goodbyes. Some are painful, but some are downright humorous. Saying Goodbye is an anthology of short (true) stories about people saying goodbye to a variety of people, places and things. The authors vary as much as their subjects, and this collection does a nice job of showcasing how different people have so many different experiences with saying farewell.
—Book Nook Club
Melanie Sherratt
Saying Goodbye is a great book. There are many anthologies out there, lots with great short stories, but Saying Goodbye is about much more. It's about memories. There are heartfelt memories, humourous memories, some extremely personal memories. Some really made me smile. Others brought tears to my eyes. There are many different subjects covered too. It wasn't, as you would imagine, all about loved ones dying. There was reference to someone leaving home to flee the nest, an old sofa, a house, even favourite, well-worn, jogging pants. One of my favourites was 'The Santa Sack,' the story of someone moving out and getting on with his life and what the sack meant to both parent and child in sentiment. This anthology brought back memories as I read it. So much so that it has inspired me to write my own tales of Saying Goodbye.
—UK author Melanie Sherratt, High Heels and Book Deals
Jann Adams
This book gets to the heart of what I teach about death and dying - that life is filled with loss and we can learn from each one and ultimately experience life more fully. These stories show that out of loss there are new beginnings. I recommend it for anyone who is struggling with loss.
—Jann Adams, Dept of Psychology, College of Idaho
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780982579442
  • Publisher: Dream of Things
  • Publication date: 10/11/2010
  • Pages: 232
  • Sales rank: 1,337,499
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.70 (d)

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Saying Goodbye is an anthology of true stories by 31 authors from the United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. The publisher was worried that no one would want to share such personal stories, or that the end result could end up being too depressing to read. But authors from around the world shared beautiful stories about saying goodbye to family members, relationships, jobs, pets, old homes, couches, jogging suits (yes, even jogging suits!), the past, and more. The result is a wonderful mix of stories that blend sorrow and humor.
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  • Posted December 20, 2010

    What is unsaid at "Goodbye".

    In the chapter "Evolution of Your Goodbyes" Ruth Schiffmann lets you in on the bittersweet feeling of both finding and losing a loved one at the same time. Wonderfully written.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 21, 2010

    Awesome anthology!

    Love short stories--adding this to my collection!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 19, 2010

    Highly recommended for someone struggling with a loss

    This book illustrates in precise compact essays that loosing someone or something is universal. With talented, thoughtful contributors from around the globe, the book offers a reader comfort and understanding when dealing with the myriad of emotions swirling around a loss in one's life. Be it the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job or a home, everyone wants to know they aren't alone. Saying Goodbye can show you that.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 19, 2010

    Early Praise for Saying Goodbye

    "Tender perspectives helping readers with their own goodbyes. If you have ever had to deal with loss, read this book. It will make you feel better." --Christina Johns, Midwest Book Review (full review coming Nov. 2010)

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    Posted October 20, 2010

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