Rachel & The Upside Down Heart
by Eileen Douglas
Now Available through New Leaf Resources.
On the surface it appears that everything is relatively simple; birth brings us joy and death brings us sorrow. As adults, who are able to draw upon our own life experiences, we can adapt to both these cornerstones in very different ways. But how does the child process death when they are abruptly forced to face the loss of a loved one without preparation? I'm writing to you about this because I know that you have an interest in helping children understand how they can better deal with the process of grieving.
Personally, I've found that children process life altering events in their own personal and unique way. We also know that when another child shares a similar experience of something so painful and personal this knowledge can help lead them back on a healing path.
It's with that in mind that we have created a new line of children's brochures, Kids Helping Kids. In addition, we have become the exclusive distributor for a remarkable book, Rachel and The Upside Down Heart, by Eileen Douglas. I can say with confidence that the journey contained within its pages can help children everywhere understand that what they feel today will evolve into something different tomorrow. And eventually, with the support and love of their family, clergy and teachers they'll be able to put their grief into its own private place and see the sun rise again.
This book chronicles the story of a young girl, Rachel who is devastated by the sudden death of her father. Her ache is so tangible that she describes it like "her heart being turned upside down." Written for Rachel by her mother, Eileen Douglas an award winning broadcast journalist, the story is an emotionally uplifting embrace of renewal and hope for the future.
$14.95 (U.S. dollars) + shipping & handling
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What others have said:
"Readers of all ages learn that death of a loved one can, with time and faith, be accepted. A parable that touches every heart."--Norman Vincent Peale
"The book is an uplifting, heartwarming story of recovery and joy."--Parentguide News "A sensitive balance- it conveys the finality and tragedy of death without making it frightening and scary. This is an important book."--Ari Goldman, The New York Times "Realistically delivers a message of optimism and hope..."--Funeral Director Magazine "A great gift: A Magnificent time compelling story that will open hearts and minds of children to truly understand the profound words of the Biblical Song of Songs...'Love is Stronger than death...'--Rabbi Earl A Grollman, DHL,DD, Author: Talking About Death; A Dialogue Between Parent and Child "No anguish exceeds that of a parent or friend of a child who is overwhelmed by grief. They are at a loss for what to do to help. Now they will have a real avenue for the truth. They can read along in the book, Rachel and the Upside Down Heart."--John James, Founder, Grief Recovery Institute "I can attest to the value of the book, its content, illustrations and depth. It raises important issues in ways children can relate to, and provides a helpful framework for helping a child cope with a death. We have it in our library at The Dougy Center, and would love to see it in every library that has children as patrons."--Donna Schuurman, Ed.D., The Dougy Center for Grieving Children
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