By Cheryl Karpen

No lesson in life weakens and strengthens you more than the experience of loss and the accompanying feelings of grief. Whether propelled unsuspectingly into grief because of the sudden death of a loved one or the break up of your marriage, your heart hurts. The hurt is so wrenching and deep you think you must be the only one to feel this way. You go through the motions of the day, but you feel drained of vitality. You think you will feel this way forever. This is the story of a hurting heart, the hope learned and the hope shared. Take this story and its wisdom into your life and rediscover the vivacious, spirited human only you can be.

After several "discoveries," the book continues with several suggestions and ways to be kinder and gentler to yourself. One of the most uplifting and inspiring parts of Hope for a Hurting Heart is the "Little Stories of Hope and Self-Care" as told by friends and family of the author. The openness and honesty of these caring individuals will give hope to all who read their stories of learning to live again. Loving affirmations are featured throughout the book along with pages devoted to journaling.

Price includes blue organza ribbon embellishment.

Paperback: 72 pages

Dimensions: 7" x 7"

Four color illustrations.