my book

Brave in a New World

A Guide to Grieving the Loss of a Spouse

Brave in a New World narrates the effects of the grieving process – a long and arduous course whereby the only one one who can get through it is the one who is left.

The author

Yvonne Broady

On January 24, 2009, author Yvonne Broady’s husband, Clarence Cortez Loftin III, passed away peacefully at home at the age of sixty-one after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He meant everything to her; he was her dream guy, her protector and provider, and the source of her strength. With his death, Clarence’s anguish and pain were extinguished, but Broady’s painful journey was just beginning.

In Brave in a New World, Broady shares her journey through the grief process and how she gradually learned to re-create a new life for herself. Through personal examples, she illustrates the new world the death of a spouse brings and discusses the steps she took to handle the emotional pain.

Serving as a guide and source of inspiration and hope for others who are grieving the loss of a spouse, Brave in a New World narrates the effects of the grieving process—a long and arduous course—and the only one who can get through it is the one who is left: the bereaved spouse.

testimonials

What readers are saying:

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"Yvonne this is a truly beautifully written book. I’m grateful that you’re able to share these most intimate feelings with us while hoping to help someone else heal."

Beverly Prince

"That was such a kind and beautiful share. Thank you. I am 1 1/2 years beyond the transition of my beloved husband and have been moving through so many phases of healing in this timeframe. It truly is an experience that each one of us moves through in our own timing and orchestration. I really appreciate your sharing and know that it helps so many. Blessings…"

Erina

"It is refreshing to know that others have experienced the same and hopefully light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how long the tunnel will be. Thank you!"

Melinda Matos

"Yvonne, your work as a grief counselor is a wonderful way to help others, many of who are unable to reach out for the help they desperately need. Thank you for the love you have shown others, and may God bless you."

John Brathwaite

"Thank you, Yvonne! I have been rereading your book. You are an inspiration to me, and to everyone in that group. I have been blessed by your presence in my life, and I am grateful to have you as my sister. It’s those ‘doors,’ closing on a chapter only to open to a new one that we have, at long last, gotten to meet face-to-face. I love you, simple as that! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Bob Ellison

"Thank you, dear, dear lady. You have opened a window of hope for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Ruth Brown

"Yvonne, what a beautiful story. I smiled throughout and felt the warmth and love that you had for each other. Thank you for sharing those special memories!"

Joan Torres