One
of the most eloquent books on grief and mourning I have ever read.
Walter
S. Friesen, Ed.D., Hospice Chaplain, KS
By
sharing her journey of grief, Lois Hjelmstad helps us to mourn our own
losses, and to recognize that there is much to learn from even the most
heart-breaking episodes of our lives.
Alan
J. Canner, Executive Director, Colorado Hospice Organization
Lois
is a gifted storyteller and we all benefit once again from her remarkable
insight and wise, loving words.
Fred
Silverman, Producer, NY
What
an inspired and inspirational book! Thank you for touching my heart.
Madelyn
Case, Ph.D., Psychologist, CO
I
love the way you describe the relationship between mother and daughter.
I am going to give the book to both my mother and my mother-in-law for
Mother's Day.
Jeanelle
Rogers, CPA, CO
I
smiled; I cried; I felt warmed by the story and the depth of feeling
conveyed. I really loved the book.
Karen
Martin, Church Administrator, CO
I
couldn’t put it down without finishing it.
Carol Swartzendruber, Hospice Chaplain, CO
It
portrays so accurately the dichotomy of a relationship between mother
and daughter in such an articulate and touching manner. I cried myself
half way through it last night.
Dorothy
Cutrell, Book Reviewer, FL
The
author is very perceptive.
June
Nelson, Retired Librarian, FL
WOW!
I couldn’t put The Last Violet down, but found I needed to since
it often was my story. Profound! I would certainly recommend purchase.
Miriam
Roth, CO
Thank
you for such a personal, honest, and intimate walk with you and your
mom. I so appreciate your truthfulness – the good, the bad and the ugly.
It is the texture of life.
Hilda
Bonadio, PA
What
an honest, lovely, and loving tribute of your mother. She becomes a
real person in your poetry and prose. It is so refreshing to read this
because you make no pretense that everything and everyone was always
perfect, but it reflects lives that were real and meaningful. Your love
for your mother shines through your deep desire to have a more open
and mutual relationship.
Ann
Showalter, pastor, KS
I
have found your writing and expression of feelings exquisite.
Chris
Roerden, Editor, NC
I
want to tell you how much I enjoyed and appreciated your book. It was
perfect. It opened my heart gently to childhood memories and grown-up
awareness of grieving, and it let my heart close again filled with gratitude
for relationships with friends and family, for the goodness of life
and love. Just as I knew it would be…the book is beautifully written…from
the heart…with insight and honesty.
Elise
Spain, Executive Director, Day of Caring CO
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