Song of the Cardinal: A true story of miracles and magic after heartbreaking loss

by Cynthia Waine Brandt, Leslie Wells (editor)

A beautifully written story that will capture your heart and inspire you with possibility!

“Song of the Cardinal is one of the most beautiful and captivating books I have ever read. It is a 360-page Chicken Soup for the Soul® story.”
—Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series

“If you're ready to be inspired and awakened, this book is a must-read.”
—Kyle Cease, transformational comedian and New York Times bestselling author of I Hope I Screw This Up

In this page-turning memoir, Cynthia Waine Brandt invites you into her world as she navigates life after the death of her beloved husband, Harry. With the grace of a storyteller and the honesty of a friend, Cynthia shares her epic journey, sparked by the unexpected loss that changed her life forever.

At 48, she seemed to have it all. But on a foggy night night in Juneau, Alaska, that world shattered when 54-year-old Harry died unexpectedly, 4,000 miles away in Atlanta, Georgia.

Though she feared his death would destroy her, when she flew out of Juneau and into a life without Harry, she actually embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery that no lines on a map could ever define

Through vivid storytelling that makes this book read like a novel, Cynthia shares her epic journey of healing, revealing how the cardinal became a symbol of hope and an ever-present guide on her path forward.

Heartfelt stories, insights from friends and mentors and the wisdom of Cynthia's own experiences, will inspire you to explore the depths of your own emotions and the potential for renewal that lies within.

Grief is certainly a central theme, but Song of the Cardinal is not a tale of sorrow; it's a celebration of resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit. It is an unforgettable story of eternal love, spiritual awakening, and personal transformation that will leave you convinced

—You are never alone.
—It’s never too late to follow your dreams.
—Grace is waiting patiently for you on the other side of grief.

Recognized for
— Gold Award, Nonfiction Book Awards (Personal Transformation, Inspirational, Death & Grief, Memoir)
— Living Now Book Award – Best Digital Media (eBooks & Audiobooks)
— Independent Publishers Book Award – Best Regional eBook (Nonfiction)
— National Indie Excellence Award – Winner (Grief)
— Book Fest Awards – Gold (Transformational Memoir)
— Book Fest Awards – Silver (Audiobook)
— Writer's Digest Self-published Book Awards – Honorable Mention (Inspirational/Self-help)
— National Indie Excellence Awards - Finalist – Regional Nonfiction (West)
— International Book Awards – Finalist – Best Cover Design (Nonfiction)

Genres: Memoir

362 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2024

Reviews

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will miss this book now that I have finished. Brilliantly capturing her journey since her husband’s death, the author embraces us all with her words. I feel so at peace with whatever life brings me thanks in no small part to this book. An incredible gift.

[Mary Adickes Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a widow, I could relate to so many feelings she wrote about. It is one book that I would advise others who lost their spouse. It could possible help with their grief and know they are not the only one with these feelings.

[Cheri Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderfully heartwarming story dealing with grief, the loss of a great love, and how to move forward and still feel the light shining from that love. Very inspiring and excellently written!