Why Wait for Eulogies: Joyful expressions on gratitude, life, and legacy with a circle of friends

by Lakshmi Sundar

Have you ever read an obituary or been to a memorial service and been moved by the tributes paid to friends, family, and loved ones? These are some of the most beautiful, thoughtfully articulated messages of gratitude about a person’s impact on the lives of their loved ones. Yet, the person whose rich life is being celebrated often doesn't get to hear, enjoy, and cherish their impact. These ruminations along with ongoing conversations with her dear friend Suzanne (who is battling Stage 4 cancer) propelled Lakshmi to write notes of gratitude to ten women who enabled her life as an immigrant. Why Wait for Eulogies chronicles Lakshmi’s experience in this journey and her witnessing first-hand how the expression of gratitude spills joy many times over. In doing so, Lakshmi urges people to celebrate love and friendship; to take the time to express gratitude to the people that matter in big ways and small, before it is too late.Why Wait for Eulogies is ultimately a joyful celebration of friendship, love, gratitude, and powerful themes that unite each of us. It is about the power of appreciation to open the door to vulnerable, honest conversations, and the ability for us to generate and spread joy each day

152 pages, Paperback

Published November 25, 2020

About the author

Lakshmi Sundar is an incredibly curious daughter, wife, mother, citizen of the world who has an insatiable appetite for new experiences. A strategist, marketer, and change agent by profession, a traveler and adventurer by passion, a storyteller in her Zen state, and most of all someone who is at her blissful best around the topic of food! Lakshmi’s motto in life is to jump into situations she knows little about and navigate her way to incredible experiences, beautiful relationships, and positive outcomes.

Lakshmi's recent creative projects include

- a TEDx talk on how food is the ultimate speechless language that brings people together

- Why Wait for Eulogies which urges people to express gratitude in a meaningful way before it is too late

Reviews

[Yirong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book we can all relate to. A heartfelt tributes from author showed us her incredible journey and gratitude to friendship, love and support. Yes, why wait for for eulogies? Especially during this pandemic time. Let us answer the call from this sweet book, show our appreciation and gratitude to people in our lives!!

[Usahluwalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of joy and gratitude that lifts up the spirit!

This book chronicles the journey of an immigrant in the US. It speaks to the role mentors and lasting friendships play in the author’s life. It is hopeful, joyful and spirited. It is a good and light read with some good recipes to boot! I highly recommend it.