I’ll Be All Right
An Autobiographical Account of a Widow’s Grief
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About the Book
The loss of a spouse is one of
the most difficult experiences of our lives.
I’ll Be All Right is a very
personal, autobiographical account of a widow’s grief. Using nightly journal entries as a
foundation, the author describes the stages she experienced in overcoming the
death of her husband. No stage is
omitted.
I’ll Be All Right is written so that it can be read in its entirety
or in segments as the griever encounters a particular stage of grief or a
crossroad that requires a decision. At
the end of each chapter is a set of questions for the readers to use as a guide
to reflect on their own grief.
The author and her husband shared
a very rare and deep bond. Each chapter
is accompanied by a quote from a song, poem or letter written to her by her
husband. The author hopes that by
sharing these, the reader will sense the great love that was shared and lost.
And in knowing the author was able to overcome her tremendous grief, other
widows will find there is a hope for escape from the dark dungeons of despair
in which they find themselves.
About the Author
Paulette Shockey,
Ph.D., is a survivor of the grief process. A life-long educator, Paulette
taught for many years before becoming a middle and high school principal. After
30 years in public education, Paulette took a respite from her career to pursue
personal interests, including fulfilling a long-term goal of writing a book
about her grief journey. I’ll Be All
Right is that book. She has since returned to public education as a school
principal.
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