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Nancy Saltzman: A Radical Survivor
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Nancy Saltzman: A Radical Survivor

by Meagan Frank

Nancy Saltzman’s husband and their two sons were killed in a small plane crash. For ten years, Nancy got up every day and went to work as an elementary school principal, where her children had been students. Her initial job was to support her staff and students through their grief. When she decided to retire to write her memoir, Nancy had to face her story and the pain she endured while living as a Radical Survivor. […]

Scarlet Helps Kids Learn About Hospice
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Scarlet Helps Kids Learn About Hospice

by Meagan Frank

When a family cares for a loved one in hospice, one of the many challenges is helping young children understand what is going on around them. Christine Thompson wrote the picture book Scarlet Says Good-Bye to help kids learn about hospice and capture memories. Turns out it’s also a great resource for the grownups in the room—hospice workers, parents, and grandparents— to ease the conversation in an emotional time of stress. […]

Hightower & Scherer: Military Spouse Journey
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Hightower & Scherer: Military Spouse Journey

by Terri Barnes

Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer share more than credits on a book cover. For two decades, the pair of military spouses have presented workshops to encourage and empower military spouses to pursue their passions. Their new book, Military Spouse Journey, is due out this fall, and Kathie and Holly are just as passionate about the difference they are making today as they were when they started this journey. […]