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Poem, Family Reunion, published in the July issue of Kentucky Living magazine. |
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A Breath Away
Susan Elaine Collins has produced a heart-wrenching book of poetry, combined with a story of anguish and grief, that can’t help but pull at your heartstrings. Losing a child is a devastating experience, which Ms. Collins, unfortunately had the misfortune to experience. She shares her experiences through the grieving process with superb finesse. Her brother was killed in a tragic hunting accident when she was eleven. Her young son, Dale, was killed in an unexpected automobile accident years later
Ms. Collins was forced to go through an ordeal no parent should ever have to experience. She brings her readers with her through the heartrending ordeal with grace and dignity. Her poems are touching and comforting.
During the grieving process, her faith in God never wavered. Her poems and story offer encouragement to others who have suffered a tragic loss. This is a book that will offer comfort and faith to many in need.
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A Breath Away
Susan Elaine Collins is undoubtedly a woman of great strength, courage and faith in God. A Breath Away is a fine writing detailing the trials and tribulations faced during Collins lifetime. She is most certainly one who can be deemed extraordinary.
A Breath Away is a detailed account of Susan Elaine Collins life, the loss of her brother and her son and the undying love she held for both. She has opened up to her audience and allowed us to share her love, her pain and her victory in her story. Although this story is heart wrenching in the aspect of her losses, it is even more encouraging for those who may be experiencing or have experienced a similar loss.
Susan Elaine Collins should be heralded as not only a great author but her story and strength should be told for years to come to inspire others and hopefully share the love of Christ that has sustained her through the roughest times of life.
Reviewed by, Latrice Williams, Author of Life's Experience.
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A Breath Away
Ten days after his eighteenth birthday, Dale Collins is killed in a car accident. With her son's unfulfilled hopes and dreams haunting her, Susan Collins must now begin life without Dale. Her strong faith in Jesus gives her the grace and courage to go on. In A BREATH AWAY, Susan Elaine Collins tells the story of how she learned to survive and how others can too.
A BREATH AWAY invites the reader into the Collins home. We meet the children and later join Collins as she deals with her loss. The chapters outline the different stages of grief as she experiences
each. Poems about Dale's life, mourning his life, and the path to healing are found throughout the chapters.
Through her grief, Collins is able to offer others a tremendous source of understanding and encouragement. She tells her story while emphasizing to her readers that grief is both necessary and personal. Her words are compassionate; her message is inspiring.
At times, the poetry interrupts the flow of the story. Even so, the sentiment is beautifully illustrated. As a mother, I cried for her family and the loss of their son. As a Christian, I rejoiced in her unfaltering faith in God, in His provision of peace, and in His promises of hope.
Reviewed By Rebecca Wire
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"A Breath Away" Is a must buy book for those who have lost a loved one. The author tells us the story about the death of Dale, her eighteen year old boy. She takes us through her grieving process. The reader hurts with the author throughout the book. I felt the author's love and I felt her pain. Susan Elaine Collins is a great storyteller. Her book is full of great poems and mixed in is a real life story. Not a boring story, but a very interesting story. By the time I put down the book, I felt like I was part of the family. I wish the best for this author and her family. I hope to read her work again in the future. Next time, I hope to read a happy story
LeRoy Coffie
author of "The Book" and "The Ark" soon to be "The Thief", "The Christian's", and "Paul, The Christian Vampire."
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