herald review obituaries
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The contemporary obituary is no longer filled with Victorian clichés and endless listing of accomplishments. Instead, modern obits are written in everyday conversational language, spiced up with humor, quotes or lyrics. This book includes samples from 20 neighbors and acquaintances ranging in age from 19 to 80+. Three chapters full of writing prompts help you get started in the art of this humble story telling form. Come create a fulfilling life-review that is more like a memoir and less like a resume.
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2nd edition (February 6, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 104 pages
ISBN-10 : 1523663642
ISBN-13 : 978-1523663644
Item Weight : 9.3 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.24 x 11 inches
Reviewer: Monica
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Death is Everyone's Destiny
Review: In summary, the author asks two poignant questions of the reader to ponder: "What were the most important events or experiences in my life?" and "How did I live my life and how do I want to be remembered?" These two questions really get you to think, because with day-to-day responsibilities and conducting the tasks of everyday life, people tend not to notice the sequence of events that shape their lives. But, even if the reader finds it difficult to put into words what they think and feel after reflecting on their life, the author provides plenty of examples and suggestions. This book is easy to read, yet intense in its message. By learning to write your own obituary, a new appreciation surfaces for all the highs and lows of life that make you who you are. Why let someone else compose how you want to be remembered? Write your own obituary and leave it among your important end-of-life papers. Your loved ones will be glad you did.
Reviewer: cwr
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Guide book for a very complex issue.
Review: Has anyone checked out what it costs to submit an obituary to your local newspaper? Way too much. That, however, is not the thrust of this book. My take was the enormous benefit of writing a living obituary that is available to your family, friends. Yes, an obituary that is written while you are still alive will mean much more to your loved ones than the stilted one that is written and submitted by family members. The book explains how current younger generations are leaning in the direction of this contemporary life-review. The author claims that those who read obits want to know about your character and well-known traits as well as your personality and personal challenges. Not just about all the badges you have won but about the hard times as well. Finally, the author offers to show you how to write a life-review obituary worth reading. I'm doing that right now.
Reviewer: Debra Shapiro
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Grief
Review: I didnât like the way the book was organized. I enjoy reading but I could not get into the book
Reviewer: ms.fashion
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Your final words can be anything you want them to be
Review: I found this book to be positive, enlightening, and a great motivator to write my own obituary. I don't want my family or friends to be burdened or argue about what to write. I want to tell my own story in my own way -- what I'm most proud of and how I want to be remembered. Mr. Kimeldorf's book has helped me organize my thoughts and priorities. Will use his guidance to write my final chapter. Excellent.
Reviewer: Carol DeMent
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Put this book on your bucket list
Review: The author has assembled a fine collection of exercises and samples to help readers get going on their own life review, preparatory to writing an obit or legacy letter that gets it right. Why do this? The author points out that preparing for life's finale, however near or distant that moment may be, awakens us to living more fully in the time we have left. Despite the title, this is a book about living.
Reviewer: Willy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A must read; a must do.
Review: The title might make one think this guide would summon morbid thoughts; it does anything BUT that. Martin's book is inspirational, practical, directional and tranformational. It summons one to think differently about death, about one's life and about what others may think of you...what YOU THINK of you...and how you'd like to be remembered. We're all told we must be sure to have a will ready for our significant others, but this "how to" manual calls us to take stock of our lives, our meaning, our legacy while it's still meaningful to do so. This engaging leads one to face the music with aplomb; its product is a great companion to a living will. Martin makes it easy, really, via examples, guiding questions, pithy and humor-inducing anecdotes...all geared to help get from "Hmmm" to "Ahhh" via introspection, specific tasks, and retrospective analysis of the path one has taken thus far. It's empowering in an area I was timid to explore; it takes away the fear and pause and replaces it with "Hey, why not?", "Oh, that's how to start!", "I can do this." and "I can't wait for them to use this when I'm gone." It's a guidebook, a companion, a challenge, a vital project all in one. Your followers on this earth will thank you for reading, AND using, this book. Good job, Marty. Thank you. Your own experiences have served me well and show us all that transparency, humor, mortality and hindsight can blend together to be a balm to the spirit and a gift to those we care about.
Reviewer: Baliboy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent. Enjoy the humour and skills Kimeldorf gives
Review: Excellent. Enjoy the humour and skills Kimeldorf gives... then follow up with its companion book: Legacies Aren't Just For Dead People: Discover Happiness and a Meaningful Life by Creating and Enjoying Your Legacies Now! Both books will get you ready for a fulfilling run to the finish (30-40 years?).... and a graceful, proud and smile-filled exit!
Reviewer: Lindsay
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I learned that one is never too young to start reflecting back on their life and who they are to the world.
Review: As a young something in my twenties, the thought of writing an obituary seems rather odd and unnecessary. However, after reading this book and coming up with my own obituary, I realized that I take my existence for granted. Everyone is living on the edge between life and death, it could happen at any moment. At any age of our life we play a role, whether its someone child, a student, someone's significant other, a parent, or grandparent. Big or small, we have also contributed to the world, and writing an obituary is the perfect way to reflect on one's life and realize these contributions. Honestly, writing an obituary was easy because I've essentially been doing it most of my life... writing out summaries of my life, who I am as a person, what is important to me, and my goals. I found myself essentially writing one when applying for scholarships, colleges, grants, artwork galleries, honor classes, etc. Tomorrow I may not be here, but my obituary worth reading will be.