{"product_id":"memories-in-dragonflies-simple-lessons-for-mindful-dying-9781631524691","title":"Memories in Dragonflies: Simple Lessons for Mindful Dying","description":"Life--and death--may be hard; but joy is simple. \u003cbr\u003e Lannette Cornell Bloom, a typical, overworked nurse, wife, and mom of two, was forty-three when her mother was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. She quit her job and dove headlong into the familiar role of caretaking. This choice--to slow down and be present for the hardest year of her life--resulted in an awakening. In unexpected moments, as childhood memories flooded into the present, Lannette glimpsed bits of magic that existed just beyond the pain. Without knowing it, she was experiencing a mindful dying process with her mother--and it was a journey that would change the way she lived the rest of her life.\u003cbr\u003e A touching and soulful memoir that gracefully uncovers the beauty that is often lost within the dying process, \u003cem\u003eMemories in Dragonflies\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful portrait of what it means to be human and a gentle reminder to enjoy every moment, because even the simplest ones bring lasting joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCornell Bloom, Lannette:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lannette Cornell Bloom is a registered nurse, speaker, and author. She is passionate about bringing simple joys to others. As an RN and health practitioner of more than thirty years, she has seen firsthand the need to care for others, both emotionally and physically. She brings into focus the fragility of life and the importance of enjoying the simple joys that slip through our fingers if we're not paying attention. Bloom currently lives in La Jolla, CA with her husband and two pugs. Learn more at SimpleJoys.com.","brand":"She Writes Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50361683902738,"sku":"9781631524691","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_05e085dc-7961-4e95-bb4a-271021f05c23.jpg?v=1728373911","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/memories-in-dragonflies-simple-lessons-for-mindful-dying-9781631524691","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}