By Nancy Williams
A Return From Grief: Lessons Of The Geese
Novel
Grief is universal. Everyone has lost someone they loved and felt the pain and emptiness that comes with such profound loss. After Nancy Williams lost the man she fell in love with as a teenager to a brief, harsh illness, she sought a way to ease the pain of bereavement. She needed strength to move forward with life. Nancy found solace in writing poetry, releasing her emotions through the written word. Now, in A Return From Grief, she will take you through her personal journey of loss and share her emergence from grief into life once again. With honest, genuine emotion, Nancy fills the pages of this book with the lessons she has learned from living through the death of her beloved former husband. She offers solace and comfort to those enduring similar experiences.
Author
Nancy Williams
One of those writers who use their own personal experiences to write compelling works, Nancy Williams takes us through her personal journey of loss, coming out from her grief, and living a meaningful life once again.
Join Nancy Williams on her journey to recovery.
See how we learn to live with grief, how it lightens, even if it never goes away, and find your own Return From Grief.
Nancy Williams has written poetry for decades… she calls it ‘Painting with words.’ Just as brush strokes can brighten or soothe an individual, so too, can words. Expressing one’s deepest JOY or harrowing ANGST through language, allows one to articulate deepest feelings.
Her gift with words has long been enjoyed by family, friends, and professional colleagues. She has penned children’s books for educational publishing companies and written plays and various creative ventures when she was a classroom teacher. Her true love has always been writing Prose.
About The Book
Loss strikes. One’s beloved has departed… Surviving this excruciating experience is quite challenging.
“I asked for direction to survive and create wellness again. I was guided to find my answer in nature.
My best friend, terrier Benny, paced frantically. ‘Take me out.’ He seemed to be saying. Despite my sadness, I agreed. Our adventure would be life-changing.
On this evening walk to a nearby lake, Benny and I discovered Canada Geese jabbering loudly. We wondered what they were sharing. Over time, louder and louder they chattered. We waited. Something important was at hand.
Suddenly, they rose above the water in a perfect V formation, flying above the sunset. They had been making their plan! Each followed their partner as agreed… it took time to reach a consensus, but a perfect proposal had been created plus an AHA! moment for me!
I too, must make a plan! While watching this skein of geese, I was inspired! I desperately wanted to reach light and wellness again. I must soothe my pain. I need words to describe my anguish and a route to soothe it.
‘I KNOW WHAT TO DO… I will write a book,’ I declared … Perhaps I could help others as well. A RETURN FROM GRIEF: LESSONS OF THE GEESE WAS CONCEIVED ALONG THIS SHORELINE.
Daily observation ensued. I learned about their loyalty, empathy, support, and cooperation. My writing flowed.
I chose prose to portray my voyage. Each passing month brought noticeable change. My poems allowed me to express the depth of my awareness and outlook. I assembled non-fiction research and combined it with a soft approach. Great love and effort went into this book.
EVERYONE GRIEVES DIFFERENTLY. THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY. KNOW YOU WILL BE HONORED IN THIS BOOK… YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF ON THESE PAGES.
Understanding grief, creating healthy boundaries, suggestions for self-advocacy, and professional resources fill the pages. Holding your beloved in the symbols and glory of nature can be yours as you read…”
A RETURN FROM GRIEF: LESSONS OF THE GEESE by Nancy Williams
This lovely book is truly comforting with beautiful poetry and delightful imagery. It’s also practical in the supportive information that it provides. It is a wonderful blend and a great resource.
– Diane Winters, Online Review
I read this book after my mother passed unexpectedly. It was just what I needed; the language and imagery are a soothing salve for a battered heart. She is gentle, loving, and compassionate; giving her heart and experience.
– Cindy H, Amazon Review
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SOMETHING TO CONSIDER…
Welcome. I extend my hand and heart to you as your attempts at recovery begin in earnest. Seemingly, everything has come to a crashing painful halt. I want to provide encouragement as you travel this long winding road of grief. I hope my thoughts bring aid to your...