Memorial

Memorial: A Novel
$16.00
I'd read Bruce Wagner's last book ('Still Holding'?) and was on the fence about whether I liked him or not, but heard so much good stuff about this book that I decided to try him again, and thank god i did. This is on most levels an absolutely amazing work, an incredibly ambitious book that tackles an incredible number of 'big issues' while still creating characters that make you want to care about and see what happens to them (even if you don't like them!). There are four main characters, one of whom, Joan, is an architect, and it is in her chapters that Wagner truly shines. The absolute depth of the man's knowledge, writing, and prose literally wore me out, I frequently took breaks after the 'Joan' chapters simply because I needed to process all that Wagner had just thrown at me, and that is a good thing! The last novelist I experienced that kind of 'tiredness' from reading was David Foster Wallace!! Towards the end of the book there are some events that stretch the limits of credulity, but I won't discuss further because they are spoilers. But it still didn't dim the power of this incredible work for me, or diminish my respect for the incredible book i'd just read. This might be genius, I'm still digesting it! Definitely going to go back and read more Bruce Wagner. This may not be for everyone, but if you are looking for a 'big novel' to challenge you that is also a page turner, give this a shot! I was amazed...

Planning a Celebration of Life, A Simple Guide for Turning a Memorial Service into a Celebration of Life
$9.95
I found the book helpful with a few creatve ideas and good references. I was looking for something a little bit more along the lines of actually doing a celebration of life with a time-line of events. Would reccommend it for anyone wanting tom plan a rememberance during a tough time.

Our Hearts Still Ache Memorial Stone
$59.99
Send a loved one in bereavement a message of sympathy and small monument by which they can remember their dearly departed. This cast concrete stone is engraved with hearts on a vine and the words: Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Cast in a rough, natural shape, the stone may be placed in the garden or set into a path as a stepping stone. Made in USA. 20Lx15Wx5D.

Sudden Loss Memorial Necklace, 14 Karat Gold
$315.00
A comforting memorial necklace for yourself or a loved one in need of support. The following poem is inscribed on the back: Taken in such a sudden way, so many things I didn't get to say. Until we are together in heaven and we never part, please Lord heal my broken heart. Includes an 18" white gold solid rope chain. 14k white gold pendant is 3/4" x 5/8".