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And intimate and soul-baring memoir that takes you from the 'fire' and suffering of cancer into the creation of Healing Gardens, the author's 'earth school' that gave birth to an inspirational healing space open to all. What began as journal entries to make sense of the sudden, shocking reality of a terminal diagnosis became a powerful raw account of the author's transformative journey. With Cancer as 'teacher' and Nature as 'healer' she was launched into a compelling, crash course in how to integrate body, mind and spirit into health and wholeness. Anyone who reads this book will go away with a deeper understanding of the suffering from a sudden, threatening medical diagnosis - from seeking and researching the best treatment, to inner family relationships, to financial pressures, and to marital stressors. The author gives voice to those unable to share their anguish, fear and distress, which encompass all aspects of life. With her naked, gut-wrenching honesty, the author gives support and permission for others to share their own story of suffering, no matter the cause, with the same honesty and vulnerablity, as we all struggle in the human family. The author chooses not to wallow in the victim role, but instead, uses the simple gifts that are available to all of us, such as, being fully present to Nature, the practice of journaling, meditation and dream work. She crawled, ran and sometimes danced into health and wholeness with the determination of a victor focused on learning each life lesson - lessons that will inspire everyone.. One reader said, ""It reads like an elegant silk thread weaving its way through a life filled with truth, passion, integrity, raw pain and love, grounded in the unwavering connection between the unconditional love of God and one woman. My desire is to read it again and give this book to any human being. It is a rich description of a life lived well and there is much to learn for all of us.""

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This book exemplifies the fullness of life itself. Picking it up, wishing for a page-turner, expecting a cancer journey would not be, then reading nonstop until midnight... Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD, Psychotherapist, Author, Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature: Growing Into the Fullness of Who You Are. ... a deeply moving and very personal account of an extraordinary person and her journey. By drawing on her expertise as a therapist, the author offers powerful insights using her own story to teach others how to leverage their experiences as a way to heal and grow. A must read ... Tiza Pyle, PhD. Coach, Author - Fat Hurts: Your Guide to Personal Transformation after WLS. This book touches the reader on many levels, providing valuable wisdom for self-understanding, courage in the face of adversity, and personal empowerment. The creation of Healing Gardens, the author's earth school, is particularly inspirational as a metaphor for life and a blessing to all who enter it. Lindsey Huddleston, M.A., M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor In this profoundly intimate, soul-baring memoir, Deborah reveals how her tenacious journey through cancer transcended her physical healing. At its heart ...reaffirms, in compelling fashion, the power of faith, family, friends, self-compassion and surrender to the grace of God and the healing power of Nature in the face of suffering. Jim Otepka, LMFT, Psychotherapist, Former Director, Tri City Family Services Deborah takes us on a healing journey through one of humanity's greatest challenges. By her example, she teaches us all as she embraces her vulnerability with the innocence of a lamb, the courage of a lion and the wisdom of an elder. Pamela Verner, LCSW This is a stunning book. It taught me things I won't soon forget and re-ignited my desire to strengthen my conscious contact with God. Anyone who is struggling in ANY way should read ...(memoir.) It will make a difference. Thank you for sharing what you've learned through your healing journey. Janet Lagerloef Deborah Marqui welcomes you in with an open heart and disarming honesty. She remains relatable, while gently guiding the way through redemptive suffering using nature, Centering Prayer, and authentic community. Full of beautifully articulated truth, you'll want to reach for this book again and again. Susan Borgstrom, MA, ACC, Director, Awakening in Nature ... shares her powerful story and specifies the steps we can use to bring healing to all dimensions of our lives, whether we are dealing with a cancer diagnosis, or other challenges that come with being human. ... with great skill, honesty and insight, the secrets of healing we can all access... Marianne Cirone, MS, MFA, CYT 500, Founder, Editor, Integrative Cancer Review A heart wrenching read of a spiritual journey which Deb had grown into from the traumatic physical trials of coping with deadly cancer. ...Deb's story yielded a supreme gift of God's grace and love. Alan Krema, Contemplative Outreach Chicago Chapter Coordinator Her zest for life is evidenced by her courageous strong determination to heal body, mind and spirit. I have been blessed beyond measure by her generous gift of this beauty and tranquility of the Healing Gardens and inspired by the lessons learned in this book. Mary Ball, LCSW

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