I am always eager to read books about twin loss from various authors having experienced it myself. I must therefore thank
Jeff Umbro, Digital Marketing Manager of Goldberg McDuffie Communications for informing me about yet another book available on this subject. He is working on the publicity campaign and shared the following information with me:-
“I hope you have
heard of BEGINNING WITH THE END: A Memoir of Twin Loss and Healing by Mary
Rockefeller Morgan (Vantage Point; Publication date: May 31, 2012). With the rise
in twin births, Morgan’s book is very timely. In it, she shares the deeply
candid story of her journey to heal from and accept the death of her twin
brother, shedding interesting light on the subject of twin grief.
When Mary Morgan was
twenty-three-years-old tragedy changed her life forever when her twin brother
Michael Rockefeller disappeared off the remote coast of New Guinea while on an
anthropology expedition. Given that their father was Nelson A. Rockefeller,
then Governor of New York, it was a worldwide news event, with repercussions
that Mary would confront for the rest of her life: Michael was never found.
Following Michael’s tragic disappearance was a twenty-seven-year repression of
her grief and unconscious denial of his death, which she allowed to control her
relationships and life.
In BEGINNING WITH THE
END, Morgan shares poignant memories of Michael, the one person with whom she
had shared everything, while revealing her spiritual healing process. In the
course of telling her story, she provides fascinating insight into the subject
of bereavement, particularly the complexities of twin loss, which inspired her
to pursue her Masters in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and
counsel twinless twins for the past fifteen years. Through her personal and
professional experiences, she reveals the anguish and isolation brought on by
the death of a loved one and the silent, subtle ways in which it can seize your
life in order to open up the dialogue on the grief process.
A beautifully honest
story, BEGINNING WITH THE END will resonate with all readers who have lost
someone close to them.
Mary R. Morgan,
L.M.S.W. is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in working with twinless
twins. She lectures on the subject of twin loss and has led a bereavement group
for twins whose twin died in the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster. She is
married and lives in New York.”
As I await
my copy I wish Mary success with this book and her continued work with helping
twinless twins on a very difficult journey. Persons can learn more by becoming a fan of the BEGINNING WITH THE END Facebook Fan Page at the following link - https://www.facebook.com/beginningwiththeend
31 comments:
I'm sure you'll give your own review after you read this book. I see a lot of tears for you while you're reading this too.
Have a terrific day Judy. :)
Oh yes Sandee, I will also write a review once I have read it. I share so many similar experiences with other twinless twins. I like the fact that Mary is now helping twinless twins to heal. Take care and have a great day!
Thanks Danielle! I will definitely follow back. Have a good day.
Hello , I found you via the Blog Hop. My husband had twin sister ( identical ) , sadly one passed away ( in 1987 ) some days it seems like yesterday . Thinking of you . Now following you too :) Can't wait to read your reveiw of this book . It may make a good gift to my other sister-in-law.
Hi Dawn,
I am sorry to read that your husband lost one of his sisters who was one of identical twins. It is not an easy situation and very difficult for many singletons to understand. It is good that you are thinking of your sister-in-law. As soon as I read this book I will write a review about it. Thanks for becoming a Follower of my Blog. I will definitely follow back. Take care.
Judy
Judy- wonderful blog. My husband is also a twin and I can't even imagine. Your strength is amazing!
New follower from the blog hop. I'd love to have you stop by and check out my blog. I host a Weekend Blog Walk that runs Friday night to Sunday, and I co-host Mom's Monday Mingle and Favorite Product Friday. I hope you can stop by and visit!
Jessica @ http://www.athometake2.blogspot.com
Hi there Jessica,
It is good to hear from you. I note that your husband is one of twins. That is wonderful! It certainly isn't an easy road to be twinless but I am here fighting on and trying to be positive. I have met so many wonderful Bloggers and readers who are not twins and it has been great. Thanks for becoming a Follower of my Blog and the information you shared. I look forward to becoming a Follower of your Blog. Take care and enjoy the rest of the week.
Judy
Sounds like a beautiful book. I hope reading it gives you some peace and healing!
Oh yes Lisa! I certainly hope so. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Hello, I found your blog through the blog hop, and I am happy I did.
I will definitely be stopping by again.
TLouise
http://www.tlouisessite.com/
Thanks TLouise! I will definitely follow back. Have a good weekend!
Hi Judy just stopping by to say hi, hope you have a good Friday,have a lovely weekend :)
Thanks Clairejustine! A good weekend to you too!
wow..what a book for you! I bet full of shared insights.
have a great weekend.
I am really looking forward to reading this book Annmarie. You are right, it is no doubt full of shared insights. Have a great weekend.
Hi, I found you through the blog hop... great blog! http://asterriskjewelry.blogspot.com/
Thanks a lot ASTERrisk! I will follow back. Have a great weekend.
That sounds really good, I hope you post your own review after you read :)
I'm stopping by from Aloha Blog Hop and am following via GFC. Have a blessed day!
Thanks Kendra! As soon as I read the book I will give my own review. I will definitely follow back. Have a good weekend.
Sounds like a great book for you! Looking forward to your review about it :) Have a great weekend Judy!!
Brandi
Oh yes Brandi! I look forward to reading it and will definitely share a review of it here. Take care and have a good weekend.
Sounds like a very interesting book to read.. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a great day..
Thanks May! Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Found you through the blog hop. I can't imagine all the loss you have experienced and you are here to tell about it all and share your process. What a gift you are. I haven't read this book but I will put it on my already long list of books to read. Happy to be your newest follower.
Hi No (dot dot) el. Thanks for your comments and for becoming a Follower of my Blog. Have a good week.
Judy, what a beautiful book and so wonderful for you! I'm so happy you ordered a copy. It sounds like it will touch your heart and tug at your soul.
I'm looking forward to hearing your review of it.
I love reading stories that I can relate to and are inspired by.
Sending tons of love your way!
Xoxoxo
Maria
Hi Maria,
I really look forward to reading this book. It is always good to read how persons have dealt with the experiences that I have had. I know this book will bring out various emotions for me. I will definitely share my thoughts about it after reading it. Tons of love to you too and have a wonderful week.
Judy
Hi, I am a new follower from the Flock Together Tuesday Hop.
Hope you will stop by: http://momisblessed.blogspot.com/ and say hello.
Have a blessed day.
Thanks Kelly! I will follow back. Have a good day.
I will love to read your review after you read this book.
Looks like a very good recommendation.
I will definitely share my thoughts about it after reading it JamericanSpice. Take care.
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