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Hey guys! Remember when I told you I’d be having a special giveaway coming soon? Well, today’s the day! First, before I spill the beans and tell you what you could win, let me recap precisely how we got here. A couple of weeks ago, before I went on hiatus, I had a message in my inbox on social. To my delight, I discovered a message from Melissa Lyons. Like myself at the time, I bet you are wondering, “Kamira, who’s that?”
Melissa Lyons is a bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has made it her mission to focus on helping others in their time of grief and healing through her inspirational writing style. With her bestselling debut book, I Will Always Love You: A Journey from Grief and Loss to Hope & Love, Melissa Lyons has helped many others cope in the grieving process. And now, with her latest book, Until We Meet Again: From Grief to Hope after Losing a Pet, she offers a heartwarming tale and insight to finding healing post pet loss with messages from the heart to help one cope.
Well, to my delight, she reached out to me to tell me about her books, and after previewing her audiobook online, it brought me to tears.
Here I was minding my own business and BAM!! I let her know just how beautiful and touching her book was, and she was kind enough to forward me a copy of both books plus extras! Like lightning striking a tree, her narration, music, and vivid illustrations tugged my heartstrings.
Before we get to the giveaway, let me just take a moment to offer my insight and review of these two books.
My Review
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I Will Always Love You: A Journey from Grief and Loss to Hope & Love
In this book illustrated by Mary Cindrich, the author brings peace and comfort for those that have lost a loved one. With comforting words of encouragement, strength, and reference to the divine, Melissa takes the reader on a magical enchanted journey through the eyes of a child through the forest of life.
Focusing on messages of positivity and strength, one can conclude that not only do our loved ones continue to look after us when they are gone, but they also want the best for us while we continue our life journey.
By the end, you understand that love never dies but just transcends the physical. Love is eternal, and like the title says, I will always love you.
If you want a sneak peek, you can view the audio version below.
Until We Meet Again: From Grief to Hope after Losing a Pet
Melissa did it again with this second book. With bold and vivid color illustrations by Patricia Henderson, the author dedicates this book to bereaved pet parents or anyone that has ever lost a beloved pet.
Taking us on a journey through nature with beloved animals, the author communicates everlasting lessons and insights about how our beloved pets want us to remember all that is good.
The underlying theme throughout asks us to remember the best part of life. Our pets lived by example, showing and teaching us the most precious values of life.
Live life to the fullest, remember unconditional love, and continue to chase your dreams. Learn to let go and release the pain to find true freedom and healing.
And by the end of our journey, we are reminded that although they can not continue with us physically, they will always be there in our hearts. Until we meet again, I will always love you.
Final thoughts
Until We Meet Again: From Grief to Hope after Losing a Pet and I Will Always Love You: A Journey from Grief and Loss to Hope & Love are both beautifully illustrated and written from the heart. Melissa’s writings are like a nice home-cooked meal that comforts you and touches your heart and soul.
Both books are short reads, and the vivid illustrations throughout the book are beautifully done. I think both books are suitable for both children and adults as they appeal to the childlike wonder that lives within us all.
I give both books two thumbs up and would recommend them. Either book would make an excellent gift for a bereaved pet parent or anyone who has lost a loved one.
Giveaway time!
Let me just give a special “Thank you” to Melissa Lyons again for sponsoring this post and providing extra copies of her books for this giveaway!
Prizes
1 Book – I Will Always Love You
2 Books – Until We Meet Again (one per person)
Rules & Eligibility
- The contest is open now, July 1, 2020 and closes July 10, 2020, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time.
- The contest is open to all U.S.A. residents 18 years+
- Winners will be selected by random using https://pickrandom.com/
- There will be 3 lucky winners! Yes, you read that right!
- Are you a previous winner in one of my other giveaways? That’s okay; you can enter this new giveaway and have your chance to win a new prize.
- There will be three winners. One book per person per household.
- Winners will be announced on the blog Monday, July 13, 2020 (first name only). You will also be contacted via email. Prizes must be claimed within 10 days or forfeit.
Are you ready to win a copy of Melissa Lyons book?
Instructions:
- Simply leave a comment below and tell me which book you are hoping to win and why?
Are you an avid book reader and want it for your collection?
Will it be a gift for a family member?
Is it for a dear friend who has lost a pet?
Is it for yourself?
Share in the comments below. Good luck!!
To learn more about award-winning author Melissa Lyons and be sure to visit her website here.
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