title: My Book of Grief and Loss
author:  Judy Shafarman 
description: For over 30 years, Judy Shafarman has conducted courses and workshops on well-being, journal writing and the English language to teachers, university students, school pupils and adults of all ages. In a multi-faceted career, she has taught at 4 universities, colleges, companies, conferences and numerous private venues. <br> Judy has been keeping personal journals since junior high school. They are full of emotional expression, quotes, doodles,ideas and efforts at poetry. <br> Judy's recent publications are the companion to this book, <b> My Book of Appreciation </b> and <b>Journal: 365+ writing prompts, ideas, and quotes to cultivate joy and well-being. </b>
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  **Books by Cindy Woodsmall**
  
  ADA’S HOUSE SERIES
  
   _The Hope of Refuge_
  
   _The Bridge of Peace_
  
  (Book 3 coming in fall 2011)
  
   _The Sound of Sleigh Bells_
  
  SISTERS OF THE QUILT SERIES
  
   _When the Heart Cries_
  
   _When the Morning Comes_
  
   _When the Soul Mends_
  
  NONFICTION
  
   _Plain Wisdom_
  
  (coming in spring 2011)
  
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  > > > > >  _In loving memory of the best, most dedicated teacher in my life—my
  > mom_.
  
  > > > > >  _You were strong, gentle, wise, and flawed. You taught me to read,
  > write, and never give up on God. You taught me to cherish friendships, be
  > stalwart in hardships, and take great pleasure in the little things life
  > offers. I am grateful for everything you took time to teach me, and I’m
  > grateful for everything I learned while you were simply being you. It was
  > your passing that caused me to begin writing, for when I lost you, I lost a
  > part of me. I’ll miss you forever_.
  
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   **Contents**
  
  > >  _Cover_
  