<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>"Michele Reiss reminds us that it should not take a life-threatening illness, or loss, or trauma to awaken us to living each day with joy, blessings, passion, and purpose. This book, with its profound lessons, is a gift."</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>-Ann Webster, Ph.D., Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine, Harvard Medical School</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>"In reading <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Lessons in Loss and Living</I>, I felt that I was listening to a wise, trusted friend. Give yourself the gift of this necessary read, and then give it to a friend."</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>-Lulu Orr, Executive Director, Good Grief Center</FONT></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2>Dr. Michele Reiss, an expert in the field of death and dying, specializes in helping clients cope with life-threatening illnesses and helping their families through the grieving process. A highly respected therapist, she counseled Randy Pausch, author of <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Last Lecture</I>, and his wife, Jai, as Randy was dying of pancreatic cancer.</FONT></P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Now Dr. Reiss provides comfort and counsel for readers who are coping with the challenges of serious illness or grief. Through real-life examples of people who have dealt with cancer and other illnesses, she has given us a book about hope and the art of living and loving well, despite significant adversity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><FONT face="Times New Roman">This beautifully written, inspiring book reminds the rest of us that time is precious, and that we should live our lives fully, generously, and with joy.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>

Author: Reiss, Michele A.
Publisher: Hyperion
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Lessons in Loss and Living
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2010-11-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781401396312
Category: Psychology : Psychotherapy - Counseling