Out of the Dark: One Person's Travels Through Grief - Paperback

by Linda Whittenberg (Author)

Wise, tender, honest . . . necessary-Linda Whittenberg's heartfelt, grief-struck tribute to an enduring love flows seamlessly into new beginnings, showcasing the strength of this poet's gift. She is led to revelation, hearing the voice she's always heard, "You are a lover of life, / never forget it." This opens a door that culminates in the poet's joyous final words: "Don't tell me all is lost, ask me / and I'll prove it - finding is the lining sewn / into losing."

-Judyth Hill, author, "Wage Peace," Chair of PEN International Women Writers Committee

Linda Whittenberg has beautifully captured the essence of loss in this manuscript. We find love in the items set aside for Goodwill, in the garage, watching goldfinches in the garden, in the sweat-stained rim of a cowboy hat. This book offers a glimpse into the personal experience of loss while ultimately conveying a universal message that anyone who has loved can relate to. Settle in and read these poems to discover what you hold dear.

-Julie Cummings, president, National Society of State Poetry Societies: Colorado, author, Ride of My Life

In sharing her journey through her grief process, Linda Whittenberg supports us in making our own. "How else would we discover what we love most?", she says. Out of the Dark is an intimate sharing of vivid moments and memories from a treasured life together. These poems will provide comfort and direction for anyone navigating the experience of grief.

-Lynne Haigh, retired Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist