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Rosemary, Now and Then
Contributor(s): Larson, Christina (Author)
Publisher: Indigo River Publishing

ISBN: 1964686199

Physical Info: 0.69" H x 9.0" L x 6.0" W (0.98 lbs) 332 pages

 

Bestselling author of Peace Within and four-time Grammy nominee, Michael DeMaria says, "Rosemary: Now and Then promises to be a tour de force from a unique and compassionate voice. Written by a gifted and soulful human being, this book is uncompromising, authentic, deep and true. Anyone who invests in this project won't be disappointed." (https: //www.michaeldemaria.com/)

 

And Michael Dowd, author of Thank God for Evolution, wrote, "Making the most of life in the face of it all, Rosemary sets an example for every one of us. She dabbles her toes into eternity, splashes about in laughter, and then wades in, leaving vital inspiration in her wake." (https: //www.thankgodforevolution.com/category/blog)

 

"Filled with joy, sorrow, understanding, and compassion-all interwoven with an abiding sense of hope, I found myself uplifted by the ways Rosemary honors a mother's life, especially the final chapter on afterlife. Rosemary, Now and Then is more than a tribute; it's an inspiring 'how-to' guide for navigating the complexities of caregiving while celebrating a life well-lived. Thank you, Paramedic Larson, for your service. Thank you, Author Larson, for sharing your encouraging story and for reminding us of the beauty and resilience found in the bonds of love." - Jean Mader for Dear Author Book Reviews/Speak Up Talk Radio



Publisher Marketing:

"...this book is uncompromising, authentic, deep and true." Michael DeMaria, Bestselling author of Peace Within and four-time Grammy nominee

An end-of-life story of awe, Rosemary, Now and Then ventures back and forth through death's door with stark truths, vibrant compassion, and afterlife intrigue. Strokes untether Rosemary from known reality, yet dementia uplifts her spirit, compelling her paramedic daughter to reconsider definitions of mental disorder in particular and the nature of death in general. A clever nurse translates dementia findings into a poetic image for family: "Rosemary's brain is like lace."

Fine threads of brilliance weave intricate Irish-veil thoughts through her filigree mind. Her three-year-old self emerges, radiant and quizzical. Grappling with the nature of existence, Rosemary laughs her way to the grave. Devoted daughter Christina devises caregiving innovations and connects dots of amazing coincidences. Paradoxes of mortality balance gravity with hilarity, pain with joy, absurdity with wisdom, practicality with mysticism.

The "Now and Then" format depicts leaps in time, place, and person that challenge reality, in league with Rosemary's mind.

A journey of wit, wisdom, and sheer determination, Rosemary's story concludes with her signature cinnamon bun recipe for readers to bake and share with loved ones . . . as Rosemary would do.


 

 

 

Contributor Bio:Larson, Christina
Christina Larson, Rosemary's middle child, was her mother's 24/7 caregiver for years. Before then, Larson was the first female paramedic in her county. She served as a registered mental health counselor, kindergarten and university psychology teacher, a foster parent for 145 children, a Foster Parent Association president, and was a delegate to the 1997 Mothers of Earth peace summit in Vienna. She holds a master's degree in psychology, bachelor's in religious studies, and AS Degree in Paramedics. Recipient of numerous outstanding performance honors and scholarships, she accepted a Top 10 Censored Stories award for grassroots coverage of depleted uranium exposure risks. A debut author, Chris works with five writers' critique groups and has a social media manager. Explore her platforms via linktr.ee/christinalarson. Larson and her husband own an award-winning ecotourism family forest, open to the public. Shoal Sanctuary Nature Preserve has seven miles of hiking and sculpture trails. Virtual visits are available online via Facebook, Airbnb Experiences, www.ShoalSanctuary.com.

Rosemary, Now and Then

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