Introduction

An insightful guide, which explains how Mom's, Dad's and Grandparent's can prepare for the "worst". Written by award-winning grief expert, Gemini Adams, who after losing her own Mom to cancer at a young age, quickly discovered that a legacy of money and material possessions doesn't give loved ones the ongoing support they really need. Wondering if her desire for a more loving legacy was shared, she started an online survey asking:"What would you prefer if one of your parents died: to inherit their wealth or a letter saying how much they loved you?" Over 90% expressed a wish for the loving letter.

In this timely book, Gemini explains that our real "wealth" lies not in our Financial Assets, but our Emotional Assets: the stories, lessons, values, image, voice and love that makes us who we are. By sharing these in a legacy of love, we can leave our children, partners, and grandchildren a precious gift they will treasure forever. We can also:

- Reduce the suffering for our survivors.

- Provide them with ongoing emotional support and guidance.

- Preserve their special memories of us.

- Limit stress and fears surrounding end-of-life situations for everyone.

- Achieve peace of mind and finda deeper meaning to life.

This is how we can all Realize the Gift in Goodbye.

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Excerpt

Chapter 1: The Opportunity

I could not have written this book if Mom were still alive, as the insights gained from this loss would no doubt have passed me by. I would never have understood the needs that surviving family members have to continue their connection with the person they’ve lost and I’d have been incapable of appreciating the suffering that comes when someone you love so dearly dies. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

1. What did you find surprising about the facts introduced in this book?

2. Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he or she achieve this?

3. Did the author give proper consideration to all sides the debate when writing about the issues of grief and dying?

4. How has reading this book changed your opinion of grief, death and end-of-life issues?

5. Many consider this subject matter to be morbid and depressing. Was that your experience of the book, if not, how did the author overcome this challenge?

6. What emotions did you experience when reading this book? Do you think the author did a good job in sharing her own personal story, or was it overkill?

7. Many people who've heard about Your Legacy of Love are tempted to give the book to someone who has had a devastating diagnosis, or is perhaps dying, hoping it will provide practical advice and comfort. What would you say to them? Is this a book for the living or the dying?

8. Has it motivated you to take action and leave a Legacy of Love? If so, which of the gifts would you create and why?

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»	Author Interview on You Tube
»	Publisher's web site
»	Amazon Reviews

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