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Judith Viorst You need this book. It will absorb you, instruct you, touch you, and serve as a lifelong source of inspiration and consolation. M. Scott Peck, M.D. author of The Road Less Traveled and Denial of the Soul An anthology of eulogies: What a marvelous concept, and brilliant in execution! Makes history come wonderfully alive. Belongs in every school and home library. I loved it. Cokie Roberts ABC News/National Public Radio This wonderful book teaches us a great deal -- about history, about courage, about writing. But most of all, in reading about the parts of a life eulogists choose to remember and recount, we learn a great deal about living a well-lived life. Thomas Moore author of Care of the Soul and The Education of the Heart I now understand why some anthologies are called treasures and described as golden. Phyllis Theroux has created a book of such deep sentiment and beauty of language that it is truly a golden treasury, a volume worth keeping for a lifetime. It offers an education in humanity, civility, friendship, and the beauty of words. Cokie RobertsABC News/National Public Radio This wonderful book teaches us a great deal -- about history, about courage, about writing. But most of all, in reading about the parts of a life eulogists choose to remember and recount, we learn a great deal about living a well-lived life. Judith ViorstYou need this book. It will absorb you, instruct you, touch you, and serve as a lifelong source of inspiration and consolation. M. Scott Peck, M.D.author of The Road Less Traveled and Denial of the Soul An anthology of eulogies: What a marvelous concept, and brilliant in execution! Makes history come wonderfully alive. Belongs in every school and home library. I loved it. Thomas Mooreauthor of Care of the Soul and The Education of the Heart

Cokie Roberts ABC News/National Public Radio This wonderful book teaches us a great deal -- about history, about courage, about writing. But most of all, in reading about the parts of a life eulogists choose to remember and recount, we learn a great deal about living a well-lived life.

Judith Viorst You need this book. It will absorb you, instruct you, touch you, and serve as a lifelong source of inspiration and consolation. M. Scott Peck, M.D. author of The Road Less Traveled and Denial of the Soul An anthology of eulogies: What a marvelous concept, and brilliant in execution! Makes history come wonderfully alive. Belongs in every school and home library. I loved it. Thomas Moore author of Care of the Soul and The Education of the Heart I now understand why some anthologies are called treasures and described as golden. Phyllis Theroux has created a book of such deep sentiment and beauty of language that it is truly a golden treasury, a volume worth keeping for a lifetime. It offers an education in humanity, civility, friendship, and the beauty of words. Cokie Roberts ABC News/National Public Radio This wonderful book teaches us a great deal -- about history, about courage, about writing. But most of all, in reading about the parts of a life eulogists choose to remember and recount, we learn a great deal about living a well-lived life. Cokie RobertsABC News/National Public Radio This wonderful book teaches us a great deal -- about history, about courage, about writing. But most of all, in reading about the parts of a life eulogists choose to remember and recount, we learn a great deal about living a well-lived life. M. Scott Peck, M.D.author of The Road Less Traveled and Denial of the Soul An anthology of eulogies: What a marvelous concept, and brilliant in execution! Makes history come wonderfully alive. Belongs in every school and home library. I loved it. Judith ViorstYou need this book. It will absorb you, instruct you, touch you, and serve as a lifelong source of inspiration and consolation. Thomas Mooreauthor of Care of the Soul and The Education of the Heart

Cokie Roberts ABC News/National Public Radio This wonderful book teaches us a great deal -- about history, about courage, about writing. But most of all, in reading about the parts of a life eulogists choose to remember and recount, we learn a great deal about living a well-lived life. M. Scott Peck, M.D. author of ""The Road Less Traveled"" and ""Denial of the Soul"" An anthology of eulogies: What a marvelous concept, and brilliant in execution! Makes history come wonderfully alive. Belongs in every school and home library. I loved it. Thomas Moore author of ""Care of the Soul"" and ""The Education of the Heart"" I now understand why some anthologies are called treasures and described as golden. Phyllis Theroux has created a book of such deep sentiment and beauty of language that it is truly a golden treasury, a volume worth keeping for a lifetime. It offers an education in humanity, civility, friendship, and the beauty of words. Judith Viorst You need this book. It will absorb you, instruct you, touch you, and serve as a lifelong source of inspiration and consolation. Cokie RobertsABC News/National Public Radio This wonderful book teaches us a great deal -- about history, about courage, about writing. But most of all, in reading about the parts of a life eulogists choose to remember and recount, we learn a great deal about living a well-lived life. Judith ViorstYou need this book. It will absorb you, instruct you, touch you, and serve as a lifelong source of inspiration and consolation. M. Scott Peck, M.D.author of ""The Road Less Traveled"" and ""Denial of the Soul"" An anthology of eulogies: What a marvelous concept, and brilliant in execution! Makes history come wonderfully alive. Belongs in every school and home library. I loved it. Thomas Mooreauthor of ""Care of the Soul"" and ""The Education of the Heart""

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Phyllis Theroux is an essayist, columnist, teacher, and author. Her writing has appeared in many publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, and International Herald Tribune. Theroux graduated from Manhattanville College and currently lives with her husband in Ashland, Virginia.

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