love you, mean it. [or, why i'm picking a sad book for this month.]

i [melissa] have selected "love you, mean it" as my pick for september. the book is written by patricia carrington, julia collins, claudia gerbasi and ann haynes - four women widowed after
september 11th who as a result formed a lasting bond.

having lived in new york for eight years, september 11th was a nightmarish experience for me and continues to be an extremely difficult day each year. reading this book in 2006 was like a balm for my soul. it gave me great perspective on my marriage, my relationships with family and friends, my life, my relationship with God. i've recommended it to everyone i know and it's an honor to recommend it to you all. i hope that you will appreciate it - as hard as it may be to read at times.

i decided to re-read the book with the anniversary of September 11th approaching next week, and hope you'll join me in grabbing a copy. these women have made me laugh and cry. they've inspired me to get over fears and hangups and appreciate little moments that would otherwise pass me by. i look forward to hearing your feedback on it!