Denise Carson is a journalist and the author of Parting Ways: New Rituals and Celebrations of Life’s Passing. She is a columnist for the Orange County Register in California, where she writes about how individuals, families and communities celebrate in life’s final frontier. Most recently, she launched a blog Celebration2Life.com, a ... Continue reading »
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Yea! Congratulations on the release of your book!! What a gift this is to us, our families, and to the world.
Thank you Lynn!! It’s all so exciting. Now, it’s time to spread the word!!
Denise, thank you for bringing this wonderful gift to life. I know it has been and will continue to play an important part of the never ending healing journey for me and others.
Blessings,
“Juanita’s mom”
Thanks Linda, I couldn’t have done it without inspiration from you sharing your lovely story of Juanita with me. I hope that you’l be joining me at the celebration.
Denise! You’re an amazing, compassionate and talented person. I can’t imagine anyone better suited to write the book than you. Congratulations on all your hard work and success. We’re so happy for you. Thank you for helping so many.
My husband Chris and I are looking forward to it.
Hey Cindy! So happy you will be there to celebrate with me. You are gifted photographer with a special talent, and sensitive touch. You enliven the stories in the “Parting Ways” column at the OC Register with your intimate lens and beautifully captured photos. We make a great team! Thanks so much for all of your passion and devotion to bring awareness and reverence to the end of life.
Can’t wait!!
Dear Denise,
Although, unfortunately, Bernardo and I cannot make your event on Saturday,we want to wish you all the success you deserve for your important literary accomplishment. Thank you for including us in
‘Parting Ways’ with respect and understanding.
Best Regards,
Orin and Bernardo