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A beautiful book that makes everything old new again.
“What I liked most about this book, especially being a healthcare provider myself, is that it highlights the life of an older generation who have so much history and resilience that we all can learn from!”— Adele
“This debut book showcases Griffin’s ability to craft a deeply immersive and engaging narrative that captivates throughout. Her writing style draws you into the emotional core of the main character, Edith, as well as the characters with whom she interacts. Using Edith’s experiences, Griffin inspires readers to empathize and find understanding with those struggling emotionally with mental health. It’ll leave you with a lasting impression of the power and transformative power of relationships.
Looking forward to Griffin’s next book.”— Shannon
“A must read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The characters are lovable and engaging. This book gives an amazing insight on how individuals adjust to aging, losing independence, and becoming dependent on others. It gives you a better understanding of what it is like to live in an assisted living facility. Amazing book 📕”— Ray D.
“A thoughtful and poignant look at what is currently happening inside the walls of assisted living and a valuable read for all about to embrace the care of a loved one in the generation before them.. ”— Amazon Customer
“Everyone who cares for the elderly including family members should read this book. Beautifully written.”— Margaret E. Rizzio
ABOUT WHERE THE LIGHT IS BRIGHTER:
Where the Light Is Brighter is the touching, bittersweet story of life in a long-term care facility, told mostly through the sharp eyes of 98-year-old Edith, who has an opinion on everything—and everyone—and a lifetime of memories that are slowly slipping away.
She enters River’s Edge reluctantly, just before New Year’s, at the insistence of her son, William, but she plans to be back home in time to put chubby Cupid on her mantel, then swap him out in March for her madly grinning leprechaun. As we accompany Edith through her first year of living in this “never place,” the place on the hill where no one wants to be, we meet a cast of characters of advancing age. But despite her dread of the darkness within—a fear we all share about our elderly futures—brightness breaks through at every turn.
The story is structured around holidays and the decorations with which the River’s Edge residents mark time, and as Edith settles in, surrenders to a self-appointed “welcoming committee,” and reluctantly makes friends, she begins to feel more and more at home. Written by a woman who works in the field, Where the Light Is Brighter shatters stereotypes and preconceived notions about the proverbial “old folks home” as we meet the forever young-at-heart folks who challenge our beliefs by greeting their final years with grace, enlarging our hearts as they enliven River’s Edge.
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AUTHOR STATEMENT FROM C. C. GRIFFIN:
I wrote Where the Light Is Brighter to bring a broader audience into thoughtful dialogue about life in a nursing home. The issues that residents and their families face during this typically feared final stage are rarely explored until that stage is upon us. In my experience, places like River’s Edge are filled with people celebrating life, not anticipating death, and particularly now, in the wake of the pandemic, I wanted to find a way for the outside world to connect with this perennially invisible yet vibrant and vital community. With a work of fiction, I have engendered voices that present perspective (which I’ve witnessed first-hand) from those living behind the doors, along with their loved ones, and the staff who attend to them. It is my hope that this book will change the way we think about not only places like River’s Edge, but also that time when, for all of us eventually, the final horizon grows near.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
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C. C. Griffin has had the honor of providing medical services as a nurse practitioner to the long-term care community for over a decade.
It is only in hindsight at age 48 that her path to becoming an author grew clear.
As a college student, she completed a concentration in gerontology while earning her BA in psychology at The College of the Holy Cross.
She went on to pursue both a bachelor’s and master’s in nursing, practicing in hospitals and outpatient settings before returning to nursing homes.
Over 20 years later, inspired by her work with this remarkable and resilient community, as well as the experiences of her two grandmothers, she is excited to share her debut novel, Where the Light Is Brighter.
Thomas G. Fiffer is a professional writer, editor, speaker, storyteller, publisher, and coach gifted at helping writers get their stories onto the page.
He first met C. C. when she enrolled in a writing workshop he was teaching, and he was instantly captivated by her tales of the residents of River’s Edge.
The two worked together intensively for several years to bring Where the Light Is Brighter to life, giving voice to the characters C. C. created and the stories they insisted she tell.
CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA:
AUTHOR WEBSITES:
https://ccgriffinbooks.com
https://thomasgfiffer.com
PUBLISHER WEBSITE:
https://christmaslakecreative.com/press
SOCIAL MEDIA:
www.facebook.com/christmaslakecreative
www.instagram.com/christmaslakecreative
https://twitter.com/xmaslakepress
https://www.linkedin.com/company/christmas-lake-creative/
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