Silver Butterfly Wings

by Wendy Willow

Silver Butterfly Wings is my story. It’s a story of transformation, of the many paths and decisions I faced while going through the process of grief. My husband had died and I was utterly shattered; could not imagine a life without him. Then signs from the other side appeared, filling me with hope: flickering lights, hawks flying overhead, our song on the radio, a butterfly’s silvery wings, a hot spot on his side of the bed. At first I was skeptical. How could my dearly departed be sending signs and messages from across the veil? Over time I learned to trust these signs, these gifts from Spirit. There was a reason I was still here. I was meant to go on, to live my life with passion. I was to figure out who I was becoming in this totally different world and trust that life was taking me where I was meant to be. In short, I was to transform - like a butterfly.

Genres: Self Help

424 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2022

About the author

I was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and moved to Montreal when I was a wee little girl. Montreal has been home for most of my adult life.

Writing is my passion! Even as a child, stories would pour out of me onto the paper. Then acted out with children in the neighbourhood. And there were lots of them in the baby-boomer years. I was never without playmates.Childhood was a delightful time of climbing trees and picnics in the woods, of hide-and-seek and staying out till the streetlights came on.

Marriage at a young age produced 3 beautiful children. And one day a neighbor introduced me to the world of palm reading. I was enchanted with the idea that one could "read" a person simply by studying the lines on their hands. Well, it's a lot more complex than that - but I did study the science of palm reading and with a little intuition (actually a lot) I began guiding people along their path through the art of palmistry.

Then numerology caught my fancy and I dove into the wonderful world of vibes.You were born on a specific date and each number symbolizes something; has its own vibration. It's all explained in my book, Reading Between The Lines.

My second book, Silver Butterfly Wings, is a story of transformation, of the many paths and decisions I had to face while going through the process of grief. My husband had died and I was utterly shattered; could not imagine a life without him.
Then signs from the Other Side appeared, filling me with hope: flickering lights, hawks flying overhead, our song on the radio, a butterfly’s silvery wings. Over time I learned to trust these signs, these gifts from Spirit. They brought hope to my weary soul, encouraged me to move forward and seek out joy.

Publishing date for Silver Butterfly Wings is November 1, 2022.

Reviews

[Mana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is dedicated to all those who are grieving after the death of a loved one.

When the author's husband dies, she deals with grief daily and finds comfort in different signs and messages that give her hope that there is life after death even though that love never dies.

Wendy finds herself on a journey to find herself again. Even though this journey is full of hardship, in the end, is transformative.

This book gives hope and encouragement, that every grieving person can arrive from overwhelming heartache and loss to a place of comfort, strength, and peace.

It is written beautifully, with great compassion, intuition, and understanding of how people feel when they lost someone dear to them.

[Sarah Kingsnorth · Rating 5 out of 5]

WENDY WILLOW: SILVER BUTTERFLY WINGS.

MY REVIEW: Silver Butterfly Wings, is one woman’s journey through the grief of losing her much loved husband and how she emerged from the other side and learns to live again.

Wendy’s journey was heartbreaking. Trying to come to terms with the death of a loved one is never easy.

I am a believer in an afterlife. And I was so touched by Wendy’s beautiful writing and especially how she took comfort in the small signs that came to her from the other side.

I know the concept of spiritualism and the possibility of an after life isn’t for everyone. However this true story cannot fail to touch the heart of even the most sceptical amongst us.

This is an outstandingly beautiful book, that will give anyone who is struggling with grief, hope in their darkest hour.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

THE BLURB:
Silver Butterfly Wings is my story. It’s a story of transformation, of the many paths and decisions I faced while going through the process of grief. My husband had died and I was utterly shattered; could not imagine a life without him. Then signs from the other side appeared, filling me with hope: flickering lights, hawks flying overhead, our song on the radio, a butterfly’s silvery wings, a hot spot on his side of the bed. At first I was sceptical. How could my dearly departed be sending signs and messages from across the veil? Over time I learned to trust these signs, these gifts from Spirit. There was a reason I was still here. I was meant to go on, to live my life with passion. I was to figure out who I was becoming in this totally different world and trust that life was taking me where I was meant to be. In short, I was to transform - like a butterfly.

LINK TO BUY: Silver Butterfly Wings: Signs from the Other Side offering comfort and hope after death of a loved one (O-books; Spirituality) https://amzn.eu/d/cAGtV93

With thanks to Netgalley and John Hunt Publishing Ltd for a digital arc of this book.

[Jann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated having been given the opportunity to read an advance copy of Wendy Willow's account of the death of her husband and how she found comfort during her grief from many small occurrences. These were interpreted as being messages from the other side, from her deceased husband David. How I wish that I had been able to gain such reassurance after the death of my husband but unfortunately I was not a believer. My husband had not given any credence to life after death so even if I had been waiting for a sign I would not have thought it had come from him.

In many other ways, I found Wendy and David's story paralleled the one my husband and I experienced during my husband's illness and eventual death. My husband and David both had long declines that each of them knew had only one outcome. It was a matter of trying to live in a way to stave off the inevitable and cling to the happiness we had experienced with our respective spouses. Wendy and I lived in the same general area and so our husbands had spent time in some of the same hospitals, although about a decade apart.

Although I was a lot older than Wendy was when she experienced the loss of her husband her story has given me the hope that I will eventually work through my grief. I think anyone who reads it will find something of comfort to help with the roller-coaster of emotions a widow experiences. Some of these are common to anyone who has lost a beloved family member however others are unique to women who suddenly find themselves facing life alone.

I believe Silver Butterfly Wings will be treasured by all who read it.

[Sharli Kaltenbach · Rating 4 out of 5]

The journey of finding yourself after losing your spouse. The sadness, guilt and anger one goes through is the same even in other loss. The amazing signs and memories that let you know they still watch over you.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was disturbing to read yet hard to put down. A poignant look at losing the love of your life. I understand my friend's heart sorrow so much better now. I hold my husband a little closer.

[Maxine Lybert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wendy offers a detailed account of the myriad of emotions surrounding the serious illness and death of her husband David. Her descriptive writing allows the reader to visualize the challenges of caring for a loved one and helps highlight the importance of open communication with family and health professionals alike.
Wendy also shines a light on the beauty of post-death care at a time when family members are fragile and strive to remain connected. The intimacy of bathing a loved one can offer great comfort at a time when everything feels out of control.
Wendy’s vulnerability in sharing her journey with grief and loss allows the reader to see how she helped to ground herself with nature and her surroundings at a time she felt ‘detached’. Similarly, Wendy describes how ongoing spiritual connections to David proved to be the foundation of healing and transformation for her.
Wendy’s book dedication mentions her wish to offer hope and encouragement for those grieving.
Her story will resonate with others living with grief and loss.

[Connie Golden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first met Wendy Willow after her first husband passed. She was in the process of writing this book and in the midst of her own transformation. We met at a literary conference and connected on our developing awareness of the spiritual connections in our lives.

Wendy talked about her husband and the signs she received. I talked about my dad. Wendy recognized it as a process and a real awakening - one that allowed her to then move into the next slice of her life, and she clearly has.

This was an eye opener for me - she confirmed what I was experiencing too.

We are lucky Wendy has shared her story with us - there is much to learn about life, death, and the resilience of our own spirit.