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The Gift of a Memory: A Keepsake Sympathy, Memorial, or Bereavement Gift for Kids or Adults to Commemorate the Loss of a Loved One

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The Gift of a Memory is a warm and gentle gift of love that commemorates the loss of a special life and celebrates our most cherished memories. Each page, with its tender prose and reflective artwork, is a hug for the healing heart. "May you sense your loved one's spirit on a lazy sunshine day and know the one you miss delights to watch you laugh and play." Created to be a welcome friend for life's emotional journey of loss, this keepsake offers sensitive compassion, hope, and comfort. A beautiful section in the back of the book honors our memories, inviting friends and family to record their treasured recollections. If you are seeking a memorial gift or sympathy gift for a loved one experiencing a loss, look no further than The Gift of a Memory . This jewel of an In Loving Memory book belongs on a coffee table or at bedside...to read and re-read whenever you need The Gift of a Memory .

40 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2000

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Marianne Richmond

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Author and artist Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions through her bestselling children's books that help people share their heart and connect with those they love. With 70+ books and 9 million copies sold, Richmond writes for the “unique everybody.” “Our stories are different AND our feelings are a lot the same,” says Marianne. "My hope is that my work is a bridge to the message of your own heart!"

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October 1, 2025
A beautiful book by Marianne Richmond. It's a keepsake book to commemorate the loss of a loved one. Beautifully written and illustrated. It touched my heart. Said things I have felt or am feeling now.
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January 3, 2022
This book is an excellent choice when needing comfort.
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