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"Parirle a la Muerte" trata temas existenciales desde una perspectiva intensamente personal y poética. O. T. Socas utiliza un lenguaje evocador y lírico para crear una conmovedora experiencia poética que ahonda en distintos aspectos de la vivencia diaria. Los poemas emplean metáforas y simbolismos para transmitir pensamientos y emociones relacionados con la mortalidad, la pérdida y la lucha contra las adversidades de la vida.
62) Obscured Realms
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Introducing "Obscured Realms: Haikus on Religion, Death, Suicide, Murder, Sorrow, and Redemption" by the talented wordsmith Valeria Valentina. This captivating collection takes readers on a journey through the intricate landscapes of human emotions, spiritual conflicts, and existential contemplations, all within the succinct and evocative form of haikus. Dedicated to those navigating the labyrinth of suffering and the resilient hearts that stand beside...
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Despite our advancements in science and medicine, death remains one of human civilizations most glorious mysteries. A handful of doctors have written books on phenomena such as near-death experiences, but research and data is scarce on pre-death experiences. Because of this lack of information, Dr. John Lerma has devoted his career to compiling anecdotal and scientific research on pre-death hallucinations from the countless terminally-ill patients...
64) Dark Unmask
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The rawness of reality, captured and immortalized through words. A literary landscape filled with poems that drip with emotion, storytelling that weaves intricate tales, short stories that transport you to new worlds, quotes that leave you pondering, and riddles that challenge your mind. This is a place where words are the currency, and emotions are the currency exchange. Where the power of language meets the depths of human experience.
65) Amber's Way
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Amber's Way is the story of a mother and daughter's journey through an emotionally charged landscape. At the heart of the story is the unwavering bond between Jessica and her courageous daughter, Amber.Jessica's storybook romance turns to tragedy when she is widowed shortly before Amber's birth. Despite her grief, she makes a promise that her daughter will live a happy life. But her pledge is tested when Amber is diagnosed with cancer after her fourth...
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When her husband's ill health forces them to move into an assisted living facility, Anne M. Wyatt-Brown suddenly finds herself surrounded by elderly residents. In this lively and provocative collection, other distinguished gerontologists reflect on Anne's moving account of her transition to becoming a member of a vibrant and sociable community that offers care-giving support, while encouraging her to pursue her own interests, including exercising,...
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In Remember Me, Time writer Lisa Takeuchi Cullen has created a humorous and poignant chronicle of her travels around the country to discover how Americans are reinventing the rites of dying. What she learned is that people no longer want to take death lying down; instead, they're taking their demise into their own hands and planning the afterparty.
Cullen hears stories of modern-day funerals: lobster-shaped caskets and other unconventional containers...
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What has our world learned from the COVID-19 pandemic? And what lessons are relevant to me, personally? What now?If you've wondered about these questions in the wake of the coronavirus, you're not alone.Author Brian Bard - a Life Coach, Spiritual Director, and artist - has spent the pandemic studying its social and psychological effects, and working with concerned citizens. In this free ebook, he's charted a practical Roadmap to Recovery that every...
69) Broken Minds
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This is a book which all those who love great poetry will enjoy.Poetry, believes Radhakrishnan, is emotions expressed in words. In this small volume with the minimum of words, he expresses so much of the emotions that we all undergo. The words touch a chord in all of us, these words have the power to inspireand heal.Life is cyclic, nature is cyclic. After the scorching heat of summer, comes cool rains in the monsoon. From grief, we need to seek happiness.The...
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Accomplished physician and researcher Dr. Lewis Cohen writes the untold story of two Massachusetts nurses, their struggles with end of life care, and how they were accused of murdering a patient. Captivating and powerful, No Good Deed explores what happens when decisions about end of life issues and the purpose of modern medicine move from the hospital to the courtroom to the church.
71) Dark Mirror
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A collection of light and dark writings, poems that span the spectrum from uplifting to harrowing. Each verse holds a unique power, whether it be for good or for ill. Some words will inspire and uplift, while others may chill the heart and stir uneasy feelings. Together, they create a balance, showcasing the beauty and darkness that exists within our world.
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¿Cuánto dura el dolor?, ¿Es sólo tristeza o ya es depresión?, ¿Volveré a sentirme feliz algún día? Esas y otras preguntas se hizo Cecilia Lavalle Torres, periodista y conferencista con más de 20 años de experiencia, cuando murió de cáncer su hijo mayor.
En Claves para atravesar la tormenta (mis aprendizajes para vivir el duelo), Cecilia Lavalle sintetiza, de manera clara y sencilla lo que ha aprendido en este proceso. También comparte...
73) Carina's Birdies
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When life gives you birds you make friends. Death has a funny way of humbling a person. Imagine being 9 years-old and experiencing the loss of one of your best friends. As the family navigates their new reality, Carina unlocks a new level of life. She discovers that a few guardian angels were left behind to help her through her healing process. "It will always be three of us."
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How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive-like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at her front gate, the old woman won't name it, because it might not outlive her. Tender watercolors capture the charm of this heartwarming story of an old woman who doesn't know she's lonely until she meets a plucky puppy who...
76) Damaged
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Embark on an emotional journey through the verses of "Damaged," where the complexities of toxic relationships are laid bare. Each poem explores the tumultuous landscape of a woman's heart, navigating the unpredictable seas of love with echoes of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. An intimate portrayal of emotional rollercoasters, heart-wrenching uncertainty, and the resilient spirit seeking liberation from the tempest. Through these verses, the reader is invited...
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An ode to the overlooked. A tribute to mediocre donuts. A lament on lost dreams. In Cracked & Broken, award-winning poet Sean Petrie celebrates the things we crack and break through, to make it to middle age.
Cracked & Broken is a tender mix of storms and sunrises, friendships and heartaches, laughter and loss and love-and a reminder that there is always another daybreak in the beautiful, mistake-filled journey of life.
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SURRENDER TO THE MUSE OF LOVE AND PAIN. The Muse of Love and Pain is the bestselling collection of dark poetry by A.X. Salvo inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, and Neil Gaiman.Blurring the lines of poetry and fiction, Salvo's first collection of poems blends elements of dark fantasy, myth, and horror to deliver a haunting, emotional experience. The Muse of Love and Pain explores themes of obsession, death, and how quickly love can become madness.A.X....
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Resetting shares the story of a personal grief journey and helps transform today's understanding of the human condition.
Although grief and loss are universal human conditions around since the beginning of time, the idea of loss is still greatly feared, ignored, distained, undiscussed, and certainly not prepared for. It is no wonder people feel alone and isolated in their feelings and thoughts when loss comes to them. Longtime nurse, Susan Beth Hassmiller,...
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