Description
Book SynopsisA collection of poetry and prose appropriate for reading at a funeral or memorial service. It contains tributes for mothers; fathers; children; spouses and soulmates; friends; siblings and other close relatives; soldiers and victims of war or violence; pets; and general readings appropriate for men, women, or any loved one.
Trade ReviewA collection of poetry and prose appropriate for reading at a funeral or memorial service. Recommended - Public Library Quarterly; ""Baum's effort simplifies the task of finding appropriate poems and readings during an unusually stressful time and should be welcomed in any library"" - Colorado Libraries; ""gathers poetry and some prose from a wide variety of sources.... [The competition's] material is not presented with the same ease and convenience as in this volume...unique...very readable...nonsectarian and can be used in a variety of circumstances...a helpful addition"" - Reference & User Services Quarterly; ""the readings are well-chosen and well-presented. I enjoyed browsing this book and found many new poems, or extracts from poems, to treasure"" - Reference Reviews; ""[a] handy and often illuminating anthology"" - Bereavement Care; ""a good resource for anyone seeking guidance and help"" - Faith and Thought; ""a tremendous resource...offers incredibly helpful supporting materials.... Libraries should plan to purchase reference and circulating copies of this manual"" - Today's Librarian.
