First Seasons : A New Journey

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Summary: Things to Remember
Review: After the sudden death of my father about a month ago, I knew I was headed on a new journey. First Seasons by Marjory McKinley Spraycar is a simple book that helped me rediscover the little things that can comfort me. I read this book in one day and just reading some of the simple things one can do when they are grieving really helped me. Some of the suggestions are repeated in different ways, but it just reiterates the importance of them. As I continue my new journey, I know I can turn to any page of this book and find some reminder or some suggestion that will make my life better.

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Summary: First Seasons: A New Journey
Review: I was given a copy of this book on the death of my mother and found it very comforting. After reading it, I realized this would have been the perfect book to have given to my mother when she lost her husband. It seems to speak perfectly to that situation. I remember one message in the book which particularly caught my attention and made me realize how inexperienced I was at understanding and responding to someone else's grief. It was about trying to eat even when you don't want to -- and it said something comforting about it being OK if you just had a cup of hot soup as you stood at the window looking out. Many of the other empathetic expressions of sympathy on the loss of a loved one reminded me of my mother's experience on her loss of her soul mate - and I finally understand. I now recognize these unexpectedly overwhelming emotions of grief in me - and I hope I will be more aware of the pain of others and my response as I grow older.

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Summary: Comforting and healing
Review: This book is a gem. A friend gave me the book. I loved reading each excerpt. Whether you've lost a family member or are trying to cope with the tragedy of September 11 and its aftermath, First Seasons is comforing and healing.

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Summary: Comforting and healing
Review: This is a lovely book. Its words are heartening, calming, and peace-giving; the design soothing; and the introduction, a benediction. Even if you have not suffered an immediate loss, it has the power to put you in mind of those things which are truly valuable--the love of friends and family, and the beauty and comfort that reside in simple things. First Seasons is a compact care package for the soul.

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Summary: Care package
Review: This is a lovely book. Its words are heartening, calming, and peace-giving; the design soothing; and the introduction, a benediction. Even if you have not suffered an immediate loss, it has the power to put you in mind of those things which are truly valuable--the love of friends and family, and the beauty and comfort that reside in simple things. First Seasons is a compact care package for the soul.