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2024.
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"After her best friend's mysterious death, Elizabeth Smith's picture-perfect life in the Memphis suburbs has spiraled out of control-so much so that she hires a personal assistant to keep her on track. Composed and elegant, Brianna is exactly who she needs and slides so neatly into Elizabeth's life, almost like she belonged there from the start. Soon, the assistant Elizabeth hired to distract her from her obsession with her friend's death is the same...
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[2018]
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English
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Susannah Hayes wants to follow in her father's rock music footsteps. As her senior year in high school begins, she is intent on writing the perfect song. But her father's death and a move to a new city threatens her plans for the future. Determined to reinvent herself as a confident singer-songwriter-bandmember, Susannah discovers that she is not the only one keeping secrets.
3) An hun
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2022.
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中文(繁體)
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This is a spiritual self-help book for the bereaved, full of grief but also comforting. The whole book runs through the beginning and end of the dialogue between a father and son. In the dialogue, the father looks back on his life and expresses a heart-wrenching repentance; in the dialogue, the son elaborates on his experience of death and tells the strange picture of the kingdom of heaven. The narrative is decidedly poignant and moving. The novel...
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The death of a child immerses parents into a life-long challenge of living with one of life's most heartbreaking losses. Pilgrimage through Loss tells the story of one family's journey, along with interviews from thirty other mothers and fathers who add their voices to the silences that often surround suffering in our 'mourning-avoidant' culture. Hunt illuminates the varied pathways parents eventually discover that open their lives to strength and...
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Get the Summary of Margaret Renkl's Late Migrations in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Late Migrations" by Margaret Renkl is a poignant exploration of the interconnectedness of life, death, and the natural world. Renkl weaves together a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes, family history, and observations of nature. The narrative spans from her childhood memories in Alabama to her experiences as a mother in Tennessee,...
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Widowed at 40 and left to raise her four-year-old twin sons alone, the author is thrust into confronting an unexpected and traumatic reality. With heart, hope, and a focus on healing, she shares, through 12 lessons, how she successfully navigated the highs and lows of her grief journey to raise her sons as a single mother. With heartfelt emotion and a unique ability to capture the intricacies of life's moments, Franka's insights about the grief journey...
7) Beyond Death
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" Beyond Death: Living a Meaningful Life " by Benak is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects of death, addressing its philosophical, spiritual, and practical dimensions. The book delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by mortality, offering insights into how individuals can lead meaningful lives while acknowledging the inevitability of their finitude. The text is divided into several sections, each dealing with a...
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Wolves, swans and French angelfish are among a litany of species which mate forever. If a partner dies, the survivor literally becomes a lost soul and gives up all interest in continuing alone.Humans, too, often embrace the mindset of there being only one true love allotted to each of us per lifetime. In Eve's Diary by Mark Twain, an inconsolable Adam weeps at her grave with the words, "Wheresoever she was, there was Eden." Even if Eve had been the...
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By exploring the ethics of resisting and accepting death from a Christian perspective, Nancy Duff encourages Christians to talk about death in the context of Christian faith. Making Faithful Decisions at the End of Life helps readers use biblical and theological perspectives regarding death to inform end-of-life decisions, consider where they stand on withdrawing life support and supporting death with dignity laws, and take steps in planning for their...
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2024.
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English
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After her mother's death, thirteen-year-old Opal moves to her uncle's farm where she befriends a group of orphaned, music-loving bats, and summons the courage to protect them from a mining company as she attempts to find them a new home.
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Twayne's masterwork studies volume no. 102
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1992.
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English
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Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work As I Lay Dying, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.
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Embark on a thought-provoking exploration with 'Understanding Mortality: Exploring the Most Common Causes of Death,' a comprehensive journey into the complex tapestry of life's inevitable conclusion. This enlightening book delves into the myriad aspects surrounding mortality, offering insights into the common causes of death, the evolving landscape of global health, and the profound implications on society.Through meticulous analysis and up-to-date...
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The Heavy Bag by Sarah Surgey is a children' s book that looks at the five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Sadness and Acceptance. Children can experience grief for a loved one; a pet; or even moving on from a school or area. When all of the emotions build up inside a child' s mind, they can feel like they are carrying around a huge weight with them.‘ The Heavy Bag' follows a little girl called Enid who has...
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From one of our most gifted writers and thinkers about death and the meaning of living comes a collection of writings about what comes next. Thomas Lynch, funeral director, poet, and author of the National Book Award finalist The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, has an uncanny knack for writing about death in ways that are never morbid, always thoughtful, often humorous, and quite moving. From his account of riding in the hearse at...
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Who knows the day of trouble and who can tell the outcome? When shall trouble ceases and the difficulty will be end?Our way of life has a question and answer that needs to be solved. Who knows what will happen in the next hour?Who can tell or predict the days ahead and how it shall end? We are like a shadow that goes away without notification. Every human being shall one day drop and will never return again until heavens vanish.This is sad and unnoticed...
16) A New Dawn
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Within the tender pages of 'A New Dawn,' find solace and comfort. This poignant collection of poems and inspirational quotes is a beacon of light for those treading the difficult path of grief and loss. Offering a heartfelt embrace to those who seek sol
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Despite living firmly in her comfort zone, Frankie McKenzie feels unsettled. She can't help feeling something's missing. Is it a home to call her own? Travel? A more rewarding job? A relationship? Before she can work it out, she dies in a freak kebab-related accident after what she sees as yet another dud of a first date. But life isn't over for Frankie. Instead, she is miraculously offered a second chance: Frankie can revisit key moments from her...
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If you've ever lost a loved one, you know the pain and grief that can come with it. But what if there was a way to connect with those who have passed on and receive messages of love, comfort, and guidance? In "Afterlife: Understanding Signs and Communication from Deceased Loved Ones," you'll explore the fascinating world of the afterlife and discover the signs and messages that your loved ones may be sending you from beyond.Drawing on the latest research...
19) Carina's Birdies
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When life gives you birds you make friends. Death has a funny way of humbling a person. Imagine being 9 years-old and experiencing the loss of one of your best friends. As the family navigates their new reality, Carina unlocks a new level of life. She discovers that a few guardian angels were left behind to help her through her healing process. "It will always be three of us."
20) Obscured Realms
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Introducing "Obscured Realms: Haikus on Religion, Death, Suicide, Murder, Sorrow, and Redemption" by the talented wordsmith Valeria Valentina. This captivating collection takes readers on a journey through the intricate landscapes of human emotions, spiritual conflicts, and existential contemplations, all within the succinct and evocative form of haikus. Dedicated to those navigating the labyrinth of suffering and the resilient hearts that stand beside...
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