Living with Loss: One Day at a Time

by Rachel Kodanaz

Overview

"I am so glad that Rachel wrote this book so she can continue to help more people live with loss. She has a special gift for imparting small and manageable ideas that can profoundly impact someone grieving. Loss is never easy, but Rachel's words and wisdom can help make the journey a bit more bearable and perhaps even more meaningful."—Sharon Liese, from the foreword

Living with Loss offers daily encouragement to individuals and families who have recently lost a loved one. The short entries are easy to read and give realistic, practical advice to guide readers through the day. By providing tools and suggestions that offer hope, optimism, introspection, and self-discovery, this book enables readers to embrace the happy days of life with their loved one and gently guide them through their grief.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938486319
Publisher:	Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	666,793
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

As a motivational speaker, author, grief consultant, and facilitator, Rachel Kodanaz tackles today's challenges to help provide encouragement to those who are suffering a loss or setback. Overcoming her own adversity of being widowed at 31 years old with a 2 year old daughter, she “wows” readers and audiences with her down to earth, current and relevant style helping readers and attendees to reach their potential by embracing and learning from all of life’s complexities. Her passion drives her to help communities who are suffering losses by actively supporting national grief and loss programs. She serves on the board of directors for Colorado Author League and has appeared on Good Morning America.

Editorial Reviews

"Living with Loss is a fountain of hope for those who are wondering how they will get through another day after a profound loss. The pages are filled with daily gems of inspiration, advice, and common sense." —Dr. Gloria Horsley, President and Founder of Open to Hope

"This book is the best gift you can give to yourself or to someone else who is grieving. It is as warm, open, direct, and supportive as sitting down for a cup of tea with Rachel herself. Go in order or just pick a page and you will find wise words to help you along the journey of grief." —Jennifer McBride, President, HeartLight Center

"Written by a grief expert with a lot of talent, Rachel knows what she’s talking about. This book can be opened to any page and compassionate comfort will be found." —Andrea Gambill, Editor-in-Chief, Grief Digest magazine

"This book is filled with hope, practical advice, and a wisdom that will be helpful for those facing grief. I highly recommend it." —Deborah Gauchat, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

"The positive and encouraging tone of this helpful book honors the loss experienced by the reader, while also offering daily tips for recreating a full life in the aftermath of a loss." —Michele Neff Hernandez, Executive Director, Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation

"Living with Loss is like sitting with a good friend who helps you take your grief day by day. Simple by design and full of practical advice from one who has been there, Rachel shows us that out of something bad comes something good." —Lloyd Osgood, CEO, Comfort Zone Camp

"Living with Loss should grace your bedside table and should be read each morning or evening as part of your healing ritual, prayer, or meditation. This book will keep you focused on what you can positively do each day, without being self-judgmental." —Jan Waggoner, Publisher, Bereavement Publications

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