Product Description

Combines beautifully illustrated journal pages with moving quotes and thoughtful, comforting advice that will support anyone working through the cascade of emotions that follows the death of someone close. Each page invites the reader to explore the thoughts and emotions that emerge; record dreams and special memories; say through letter-writing what was left unsaid; and slip in a precious photo or memento to create a very personal keepsake book that will be treasured forever.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #198175 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 166 pages

Review
After my five-month-old son died of cancer, I found the perfect book for me which in turn became a wonderful book to share with many families... -- Linda Crawford, founder of the Zachary Mauro Crawford Tribute Fund in Pediatric Oncology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston

An eloquent treasury of art and heart that will bring solace and support to all grieving hearts... -- Earl Grollman, author of Living When a Loved One Has Died

From the Inside Flap
As Laynee Gilbert discovered when her mother died, grieving is a process that takes time and care. With I Remember You, she shares the book she created to help her through that process - a specially designated grief journal in which to document and ponder significant memories and experiences.

This unique volume combines beautifully illustrated journal pages with moving quotes and thoughtful, comforting advice that will support anyone working through the cascade of emotions that follows the death of someone close. Each page invites the reader to
- explore the thoughts and emotions that emerge;
- record dreams and special memories;
- say through letter-writing what was left unsaid; and
- slip in a precious photo or memento to create a very personal keepsake book that will be treasured forever.

About the Author
Laynee Gilbert, M.A., M.F.T., has been in the counseling profession for over 20 years. Since her initial publication in 1992, her books have reached thousands of individuals, counselors, hospices and other care-giving organizations.

Customer Reviews

A precious companion through grief
When my young sister died suddenly, I was devastated. I wandered into a bookstore and somehow found this book. Although it is a journal, I didn't intend to write in the book when I bought it. I just wanted to read the quotes on life, loss and grieving on each page. They really captured my many complex and painful feelings. Now, several years later, I still remember "The presence of that absence is everywhere." The quotes were also short, which helped when grief prevented me from focusing on anything for long.

I did end up writing in the book, and drawing pictures, and inserting stickers and poems she would have liked. It has been my companion through this grief. And now it's a treasured momento with stories of her life and our relationship.

I hope it will be reprinted soon but, if not, it is worth special ordering.

beautiful
This is a wonderful grief journal. Almost too nice to write in! It has some wonderful poetry and sayings throughout the journal pages. The intro has tips on how to get the most from journaling - encouraging the expression of emotions.

This journal provides and inspires a place to begin to heal.
I lost my Mother to cancer nine weeks ago and I miss her so much. This journal has helped me start to express some of my thoughts and feelings that I can't talk about with anyone else. The pages are filled with thoughts and quotes that are very comforting. Some are sad,but very fitting for me at this time. I pick this up and write my thoughts and memories whenever I need to. I keep it with me at all times, if possible. Sometimes I just circle or underline a quote. I would recommend this to anyone that has experienced a loss and needs an outlet.