I was recently given the chance to select and review several books. “Jantsen’s Gift” by Pam Cope, with Aimee Molloy, was the first book that I was able to read. You can browse inside the book by clicking below.
Jantsen’s Gift was based on a true story of one mother’s battle and ultimate renewal after the death of her son. It was such an inspirational book because we all must go through a death in our lives before we can begin anew. This is true when any relationship ends, in a lay off, and even in the loss of a home! These problems, or deaths, just mean that our lives are now open to a new beginning but only if we are able to let go. At first, Pam Cope could not let go. She handled the death in her life as many of us would have and sometimes do. She burrowed into a cocoon; however, in that cocoon she grew and she changed. Ultimately, becoming a better HER just as we can become a better US!
One particular part in the book stood out for me so much, I highlighted the passage. It was during Pam’s mourning period when she was still in her cocoon. Her friends who had also suffered a loss of their own consoled her, telling her the following:
You need to know something. You are going to be sadder and your life is going to be harder than you ever thought. But it’s also going to be richer, too, and much deeper. You will feel things you have never felt before, and have a perspective you would never have otherwise had. It’s going to be very bad but it’s also going to be unbelievably great.
Jantsen’s Gift will inspire you to reach beyond yourself, to that unbelievable greatness that we all have. It will reinforce just how valuable you are and how much power you can wield when you just believe in yourselves.
Ready to be inspired?! Then I’m happy to tell you that one lucky reader can win a FREE copy of this book here on Latina On a Mission! Here are the rules…
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Inspirational Quote:
Death gives you an appreciation for life and it makes you realize the value of each breath that you take. It truly is a gift ~ what are you doing with it?
Quote from my post: The Measure of Life
https://forhisglory-alone.blogspot.com/2009/05/measure-of-life.html
As you know, my niece passed away recently. I am very interested in reading this book and I hope I win!! If not, I guess I’ll have to buy it:)
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my childs graduation was an inspiring moment to me
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The births of my children have all been inspiring to me.
My quote…”It’s always a no until you ask.” If you don’t have the nerve to ask for what you want just say this to yourself. It’s given me guts to ask for things I otherwise would not have!
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My inspiration quote is from “Finding Nemo”….Just keep swimming…
I chant it over and over in my head when I feel overwhelmed….
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My inspiration comes from my girls. I need to be healthy both emotionally & physically for my babies.
Inspirational Quote: “Every moment is a chance to turn it all around” – a very wise friend of mine =)