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Extracted from photo by M. Katherine Shear, M.D. See original photo with words and blog article at aspire.com .   Whether they die in war, from illness, by suicide, or as a result end-of-life issues, their loss affects relatives, friends, acquaintances, neighbors, and colleagues in  devastating ways. The following books are gentle but helpful treatments of the issues of bereavement and grief. Damascus amid the War by Muna Imady Written by popular author, Muna Imady, whose book, Syrian Folktales, has delighted an uncountable number of readers outside of Syria, Damascus amid the War tells the very human story of the devolution of a society. The book containts 29 pre-war poins, vibrant with imagery of daily life in a robust Damascus. The 100 war poems that follow show the devastating affect on the people who navigate a daily existence after war came. This is a posthumous publication, containing Muna’s very last works and an introduction by her mother, Elaine Imady, author of Road to Dama

  Meet our author-moms and author-teachers who have written absolutely splendid books for mothers about motherhood and parenting!  Cindy Alder & Patti Trombly 10 Quick Homework Tips 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents Read MSI blog posts about Cindy and Patti . Julia Aziz Lessons of Labor Read more posts about Julia HERE . Frank Bagdade \ I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them Read MSI Press blog posts about Franki HERE . Julie Gentile 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices IPPY Living Now Book Award Book Excellence Award How to Stay Calm in Chaos Honorable Mention, Kops-Fethering International Book Award Read MSI Press blog posts about Julie HERE. Dr. Emily Graves  How to Be a Good Mommy When You're Sick Read MSI Press blog posts about Emily HERE . Colette McNeil Choice and Structure for Children with Autism Gold award, Education, Reader Views Literary Awards  Silver award, Parenting, Reader Views Literary Awards Understanding the Challenge of "No" for Children with

  I wonder how many of us question our purpose, and wonder if we're fulfilling the will of God in our daily lives. When these thoughts enter my mind, I turn to specific scriptures to meditate upon their deeper meanings. Ecclesiastes 12:13 states: ...here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. The word fear often translates to love or revere, which takes me to Revelation 4:11.Thou are worthy O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. To read the rest of Marti's post, click HERE . For more posts about Marti and her book, Lamentations of the Heart, click HERE . To subscribe to the MSI Press newsletter-bulletin, visit our home page: www.msipress.com .

  Lamentations of the Heart soulfully combines contemporary free verse poetry and nonfictional prose to tell the story of one mother’s grief following the death of her only child. The author interweaves scriptural passages with the inevitable struggles to accept and make sense of her new reality. All of it reveals the unending love for family that remains. Written to reach out to others who have experienced similar pain, it moves upon the uneven, wavering pattern of great emotion, along a tumultuous path blessed with signs and wonders --   an unwanted journey a tapestry of life healing begins   “The author speaks from her heart and touched mine as I read, shedding a few tears along the way.” (Jan Hedges, Owner, Hedgehog INK! Bookstore)   Available right now from Amazon . Other sellers will follow soon.  25% discount at MSI Press webstore . Use coupon code FF25.  Read posts about Marti and her book HERE .