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Michelle L. Rusk

Goodreads Author

Born

in Chicago, The United States

December 12, 1971

Website

http://www.chellesummer.com

Genre

Fiction, Memoir, Self Help

Member Since

December 2012

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/michellerusk

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Michelle L. Rusk has always had a passion for storytelling, a dream she nurtured from
the age of six. Encouraged by her mother, her childhood was rich with creativity —
drawing, sewing, and rearranging the furniture in the room she shared with her sister
Denise. In 1993, her dream was derailed by Denise’s tragic suicide. Michelle began
writing and speaking globally about grief, suicide, and sibling loss, even earning a
doctorate along the way.

In 2015, Michelle returned to her creative roots by launching Chelle Summer, a
lifestyle brand that embraces vibrant colors, nostalgic prints, and a sense of optimism.
Through this brand, Michelle found a way to keep her dreams alive. Writing Ida’s
story is part of her journey, reflecting how our creations can ...more

	Do They Have Bad Days in Heaven? Surviving the Suicide Loss of a Sibling by Michelle Linn-Gust (Writing as), Michelle L. Rusk (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 47 ratings — published 2001 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Australian Pen Pal by Michelle Linn-Gust (Writing as), Michelle L. Rusk (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Seeking Hope: Stories of the Suicide Bereaved by Michelle Linn-Gust (Writing as), Julie Cerel, Michelle L. Rusk (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Conversations with the Water: A Memoir of Cultivating Hope by Michelle Linn-Gust (Writing as), Michelle L. Rusk (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rocky Roads: The Journeys of Families through Suicide Grief by Michelle Linn-Gust (Writing as), Michelle L. Rusk (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Route 66 Dreams it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Green Dress by Michelle L. Rusk (Goodreads Author) (Writing as), Michelle Linn-Gust liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flowers by Day, Stars by Night: Finding Happiness after Loss and Change by Michelle L. Rusk (Goodreads Author) (Writing as), Michelle Linn-Gust 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	That Cooking Girl 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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