Title: Heartbroken open : a memoir through loss to self-discovery /
Authors: Carlson, Kristine, 1963-
Publisher: HarperStudio,
Year: 2010
Subjects: Carlson, Kristine,; Carlson, Richard, Death and burial.; Loss (Psychology); Widows; Death
Abstract: This book is a courageously honest memoir. It is the true story of a wife, a mother, a woman forced to come face-to-face with fear, insecurity, and the painful but ultimately precious teachings Kristine Carlson discovered along the way. This wise little book offers a timeless message of inspiration, empowerment, and courage for anyone who has experienced loss or hardship of any kind.
Contents: Prologue: the mudslide: life prepares us -- Surrender to grief and the process of healing. Shattered ; The first days ; Embracing grief ; My body taught me ; Living presently ; There is laughter -- Trust life and love will lead me. My innate healer ; Angels show up ; Seeing contrast and illusion ; The things people say ; Follow your fear ; Everyone's sister ; The family dance -- Accept there is a divine order. Sometimes life is unfair ; Seeing it all clearly now ; The role of regret ; Holding the perfect life ; Woman to woman ; Size fifteen shoes ; Divine order ; Capacity for love -- Receive rebirth a new life. On the wings of love.