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The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance
In this riveting page turner, first time author, Terre Reed, transforms her loss into personal power. She combines all her skills as an artist, poet, and storyteller to convey her healing process. For each of us there is a next chapter. Life is a journey. Laughter, joy, calm, and hope are contagious energies. She poignantly shares her discovery that in every loss there is a gift.
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Published October 1, 2022
About the author
Terre Reed
1 book6 followersTerre Reed is an artist who paints in oil. But after her husband’s death, her life shifted and she became an author, too. Reed uses oil painting, prose, and poetry to express emotion, to release. Today, she helps others feel validated by sharing her experience and offering them the hope that they can lead a rich and rewarding life, even after traumatic loss.
From Reed,
I know what it is like to lose a spouse and a forty-year relationship. I know what it is like to have life shattered, to feel powerless, sad, overwhelmed, and in pain. My story is one of evolution. I have learned to fill the void and discover and create my new self, not by forging ahead, but through gratitude and acceptance. I have found joy, calm, and peace.
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June 21, 2023
Author, Terre Reed, shares her circle of life love story. While navigating the loss of her 30+ year relationship with Charlie, she combines Christian & Buddhist principles with therapeutic counseling and this book is the well organized record of her journey.
Reed includes some of her poetry and stream of consciousness writing along with her artwork. I found the artwork very insightful and honest but the poetry didn’t resonate with me.
Reed’s prose is emotional. Every aspect of death and dying is written plainly, painfully, beautifully as it occurs. Readers are given an open door to her life with Charlie during their final 2 years together. For those who’ve had the privilege of walking thru the end of life with someone you’re close to, many of these stories will bring back your own personal experiences.
Those who are beginning the process will find a bounty of sustenance. You’ll find examples for how to live with the condition that’s taking the life of your partner rather than dying from the disease and letting it kill your life together. You’ll experience real joy in various stages of illness and how to accept help from friends and family, include them in the process yet protect your own precious time.
Unlike other books in this category, Reed includes a third part that’s quite detailed about her journey after Charlie’s death. She writes candidly about discovering who she is without him, what to do with his things, the house, his truck, her work, new relationships, old friends and more. Her/their therapist is a key factor at this time. She includes a bibliography of important titles and 3 lists of words that were important during the LOSS, TRANSITION & RENEWAL stages of her journey for readers to access.
Many people won’t be nearly as organized as Terre Reed while going thru a Death & Dying journey. Hospice care and some family members are capable at guiding the process and now Reed’s book, “The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance” is a good option for those who are fluid with their religious platform and can appreciate her artistic elements📚
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Reed includes some of her poetry and stream of consciousness writing along with her artwork. I found the artwork very insightful and honest but the poetry didn’t resonate with me.
Reed’s prose is emotional. Every aspect of death and dying is written plainly, painfully, beautifully as it occurs. Readers are given an open door to her life with Charlie during their final 2 years together. For those who’ve had the privilege of walking thru the end of life with someone you’re close to, many of these stories will bring back your own personal experiences.
Those who are beginning the process will find a bounty of sustenance. You’ll find examples for how to live with the condition that’s taking the life of your partner rather than dying from the disease and letting it kill your life together. You’ll experience real joy in various stages of illness and how to accept help from friends and family, include them in the process yet protect your own precious time.
Unlike other books in this category, Reed includes a third part that’s quite detailed about her journey after Charlie’s death. She writes candidly about discovering who she is without him, what to do with his things, the house, his truck, her work, new relationships, old friends and more. Her/their therapist is a key factor at this time. She includes a bibliography of important titles and 3 lists of words that were important during the LOSS, TRANSITION & RENEWAL stages of her journey for readers to access.
Many people won’t be nearly as organized as Terre Reed while going thru a Death & Dying journey. Hospice care and some family members are capable at guiding the process and now Reed’s book, “The Wind Blows and the Flowers Dance” is a good option for those who are fluid with their religious platform and can appreciate her artistic elements📚
Read & Reviewed from a GoodReads Giveaway
March 6, 2023
Terre Reed's memoire The Wind Blows and The Flowers Dance is a must read!!
This compelling, intimate and powerful story invites us to explore Terre's
sudden tragic loss of her beloved husband. She invites us to join her on her transformational journey as she navigates the stages of grief.
Terre's deep insights on her path toward healing and self discovery are profound and cathartic. She inspires us not only with her insights but also with the risks she takes to create a vibrant new life.
Terre's loss created the catalyst for the discovery of her talent as a gifted artist and poet. She includes beautiful colored painting and poetry in her book! Terre's book is inspiring
and deeply healing. I am having my family, friends and colleagues read this wonderful book.
I highly recommend this book and urge you to read it!
This compelling, intimate and powerful story invites us to explore Terre's
sudden tragic loss of her beloved husband. She invites us to join her on her transformational journey as she navigates the stages of grief.
Terre's deep insights on her path toward healing and self discovery are profound and cathartic. She inspires us not only with her insights but also with the risks she takes to create a vibrant new life.
Terre's loss created the catalyst for the discovery of her talent as a gifted artist and poet. She includes beautiful colored painting and poetry in her book! Terre's book is inspiring
and deeply healing. I am having my family, friends and colleagues read this wonderful book.
I highly recommend this book and urge you to read it!
April 4, 2023
This book was fantastically written. Terre takes you on a journey, her journey, of life and loss, and how we can move forward. It's all a process, and steps that we take to reach a point of healing and then allowing yourself to move forward and grow in your new life. Definitely a must read for those that have experienced loss and wanting to find a way back to living again.
June 8, 2023
A cathartic real life story of loss, mourning and recovery. Honest heart warming and tragically real for Terre Reed as well as connecting with all readers who have suffered, mourned the of cycle grief. Enlightening and hopeful also as a guide to continue a new future.
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