{"product_id":"gifts-from-the-edge-of-lifereflections-of-a-grateful-nurse-9781950744244","title":"Gifts from the Edge of Life\/Reflections of a Grateful Nurse","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGifts from the Edge of Life\u003c\/em\u003e\/\u003cem\u003eReflections of a Grateful Nurse, \u003c\/em\u003eWendy Gilbert Gronbeck not only provides insightful answers to the question '\u003cstrong\u003eHow can you stand to be a nurse\u003c\/strong\u003e?' but does so with\u003cstrong\u003e empathy, charm, and a bit of humor, \u003c\/strong\u003egiving the reader an intimate look at what people at their most vulnerable-during times of life-threatening or life-ending illness-can teach the rest of us about acceptance, perseverance, grace, and humanity. Gronbeck's stories-of the feisty Hazel, the bad-mouthing Marne, the musicians Daniel and David, the ever-grateful Margaret (among others)-remind us that care\u003cem\u003egiving\u003c\/em\u003e can also be a kind of \u003cem\u003ereceiving\u003c\/em\u003e, if one can see beyond the pain and grief, as Gronbeck does. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is heartbreak, of course, at the edge of life-for the dying, their close family and intimates, and often for their medical attendants as well-but there is also dignity and beauty and love and song and, yes, laughter.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGifts from the Edge of Life\u003c\/em\u003e is Wendy Gronbeck's affirmation that there is 'more to life than living.' They are gifts worth sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGilbert Gronbeck, Wendy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Wendy Gilbert Gronbeck lives and writes on the dunes above Lake Michigan. She writes memoir, short stories, flash, and essays. Ms. Gronbeck has worked as a video producer and writer, an oncology nurse and hospice nurse. These varied careers have provided first-hand experience with trauma and grief, heroism, and humor; her themes and characters are born of that experience. For more about Wendy, please go to wendygilbertgronbeck.com","brand":"Michigan Writers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51424415580434,"sku":"9781950744244","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_77e4d801-19ba-46e5-a57b-24819efb11d5.jpg?v=1751375816","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gifts-from-the-edge-of-lifereflections-of-a-grateful-nurse-9781950744244","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}