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From Two to One: Surviving the Loss of a Loved One
October 17, 2012 wasn't the day Rosina's husband died, in a way it was worse. It marked the beginning of that scary unknown road that every widow or widower must walk through to get to the other side.
After twenty years of marriage the death of her husband left the caretaker with no one to care for and no memory of how to care for herself. She shares her journey with us, picking up some pieces of her former life, navigating new experiences, and trying not to harm anyone in the process -- especially herself.
From Two to One walks us through the everyday life experiences of an overwhelmed, grieving widow as she discovers her strengths, finds hope and reconnects the love she shared with her late husband.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2022
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October 8, 2025
★★★★★ (5/5)
“From Two to One” is one of the most heartfelt and genuine explorations of grief I’ve ever read. Rosina Leigh Eller doesn’t just tell a story, she invites you to walk beside her on the deeply personal and often painful journey of losing a spouse and learning how to live again.
What struck me most was the raw honesty and vulnerability in her writing. This isn’t a polished, picture-perfect version of widowhood; it’s real life, full of confusion, loneliness, and unexpected moments of strength. Rosina beautifully captures the disorientation of losing someone who was not just a partner but a purpose. Her reflections on going from caretaker to simply “self” are both heartbreaking and inspiring.
What I appreciated most was how she doesn’t offer clichés or easy answers. Instead, she shares the small victories, rediscovering who she is, learning to embrace new experiences, and finding ways to honor the love she shared with her husband while moving forward. By the end, I felt a deep sense of hope and admiration for her resilience.
This book is not just for those who are grieving, though it will certainly offer immense comfort to anyone who has lost a loved one, but also for anyone who wants to better understand the complexity of love, loss, and healing. Rosina’s journey from heartbreak to hope is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find light again.
Highly recommended for anyone navigating grief or supporting someone who is. It’s an emotional, beautifully written, and ultimately uplifting read.
“From Two to One” is one of the most heartfelt and genuine explorations of grief I’ve ever read. Rosina Leigh Eller doesn’t just tell a story, she invites you to walk beside her on the deeply personal and often painful journey of losing a spouse and learning how to live again.
What struck me most was the raw honesty and vulnerability in her writing. This isn’t a polished, picture-perfect version of widowhood; it’s real life, full of confusion, loneliness, and unexpected moments of strength. Rosina beautifully captures the disorientation of losing someone who was not just a partner but a purpose. Her reflections on going from caretaker to simply “self” are both heartbreaking and inspiring.
What I appreciated most was how she doesn’t offer clichés or easy answers. Instead, she shares the small victories, rediscovering who she is, learning to embrace new experiences, and finding ways to honor the love she shared with her husband while moving forward. By the end, I felt a deep sense of hope and admiration for her resilience.
This book is not just for those who are grieving, though it will certainly offer immense comfort to anyone who has lost a loved one, but also for anyone who wants to better understand the complexity of love, loss, and healing. Rosina’s journey from heartbreak to hope is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find light again.
Highly recommended for anyone navigating grief or supporting someone who is. It’s an emotional, beautifully written, and ultimately uplifting read.
October 4, 2025
From Two to One is a deeply moving and courageously honest journey through grief, identity, and healing. Rosina doesn't just tell her story's he invites you to walk beside her down the uncertain road that follows loss, where the world keeps moving even when your heart feels frozen in time.
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