"These three widows have candidly and emotionally written a spirit guide and handbook that will inspire and inform many."
-Marie Lanser Beck, writer and editor
"Keep yourselves open to the ideas these wonderful women share, and prepare for the unthinkable with the hope that it will never be needed."
-Colton Petry, Just Dumb Enough Podcast
"I highly recommend this book as a useful resource with effective tools empowering women to navigate this life transition."
-Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel
"The authors bring widowhood out of the shadows and shine a light on its unique and hidden aspects."
-LaTisha Boyd-Potts, MSW
"The book is authentic, real, and compassionate. Having read it, I can be a better friend to those facing widowhood."
-Ellen Cornelius, retired newspaper editor
"I was afraid to read this book, for it deals with something I fear - impending widowhood. But the authors' stories soothed and comforted me, and their advice made me feel stronger and more capable. I still grieve for my future loss, but now I feel able to face it."
-Linda Aufenkamp
This inspirational, enlightening book is designed for married women of all ages. It also provides ways for friends and families to support widows. It includes:
the authors' powerful stories of loss, resilience, and transformation with a message of hope,
crucial advice for women to prepare emotionally, financially, and legally for the unwanted role of being a widow,
compassionate insights to support a widow as she navigates grief, confusion, despair, and frustration, as well as encouragement for self-care,
helpful suggestions for friends and family to comfort and support a widow.