Inspired and enlightening
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Vorwort
When Cheryl Rice's mother died unexpectedly, it launched her on a journey into the deepest parts of griefand, ultimately, toward love and wholeness. This raw, poignant story will touch and inspire any woman who has been raised to be a pleaser and to rely on others for her sense of self-worth.

Autorentext

Cheryl Rice is a professional speaker and coach. Her essays have appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Cactus Heart, and Cure Magazine. Rice has master’s degrees in both psychological services and organization development, as well as a professional coach designation. She also has twenty-five years of experience in leadership and personal development, and through her company, Your Voice Your Vision, she inspires women striving to be leaders in their own lives.

Klappentext

Where Have I Been All My Life? is a compelling memoir recounting one woman's journey through grief and a profound feeling of unworthiness to wholeness and healing. It begins with the chillingly sudden death of Rice's mother, and is followed by her foray into the center of mourning. With wisdom, grace, and humor, Rice recounts the grief games she plays in an effort to resurrect her mother; her efforts to get her therapist, who she falls desperately in love with, to run away with her; and the transformation of her husband from fantasy man to ordinary guy to superhero. In the process, she experiences aching revelations about her family and her past-and realizes what she must leave behind, and what she can carry forward with her.

Zusammenfassung
Where Have I Been All My Life? is a compelling memoir recounting one woman's journey through grief and a profound feeling of unworthiness to wholeness and healing. It begins with the chillingly sudden death of Rice's mother, and is followed by her foray into the center of mourning. With wisdom, grace, and humor, Rice recounts the grief games she plays in an effort to resurrect her mother; her efforts to get her therapist, who she falls desperately in love with, to run away with her; and the transformation of her husband from fantasy man to ordinary guy to superhero. In the process, she experiences aching revelations about her family and her pastand realizes what she must leave behind, and what she can carry forward with her.