BooksALatte » grief and loss http://booksalatte.com Books, Blogs, and Blessings Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © BooksALatte 2010 takielabynum@gmail.com (BooksALatte) takielabynum@gmail.com (BooksALatte) 1440 http://booksalatte.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg BooksALatte http://booksalatte.com 144 144 Books, Blogs, and Blessings BooksALatte BooksALatte takielabynum@gmail.com no no Transforming the Valley of Grief http://booksalatte.com/2009/11/23/transforming-the-valley-of-grief/ http://booksalatte.com/2009/11/23/transforming-the-valley-of-grief/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:45:46 +0000 admin http://booksalatte.com/?p=1138 Thomas O. Mason shares his story of how he suffer through the grief process after loosing his to cancer.

In our society, why is it that men are taught to hide their feelings or that crying somehow means that they are less of a man? I recently saw on a bumper sticker “Real Men Cry.” I thought WOW what a powerful statement.

The transparency of tears makes causes vulnerability. To be vulnerable means capable of being physically or emotionally wounded. Men like to show strength not weakness. They deal with their feelings when they are alone or most often internalize them which can bring about more problems. Therefore most men think that if they don’t cry then it implies that they are macho and tough or incapable of being wounded.

Thomas wrote this book to help other men deal with their feelings after the loss of a loved one. He tells an incredible story of how he overcame grief. It was hard. He cried. It was a process. However, he found hope again.

This book is not only for men. Women have enjoy the encouragement of Mason’s book as well. If you or someone you know would benefit from this book post a comment below to be entered for a chance to win a FREE copy!

Check out Mason’s story:

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Abigail Bennett was completely in control of her life.

But then tragedy pushed her to the brink of something she’s never experienced: obsession. Now, she’s given up everything she’s ever worked for to chase down the object of that obsession. His name is Tyler Kamp.

As Abigail follows him across the border into Canada, her journey is awash in memories of family and childhood, especially those of her younger sister Halley. Even as Abigail races into her future, her past continues to pull her back. Only when she is brought to the edge of her obsession she will be able to come to terms with the tragedy that ignited it.

About the Author: Nicol Baart was born and raised in Iowa, where she and her family now live. She taught high-school English for several years in Canada, but is now the full-time mother of two young sons and the wife of a pastor. After the Leaves Fall and it’s sequel, Summer Snow, are Nicole’s first two novels. To learn more about Nicole visit her website at www.NicoleBaart.com.

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