Emerging Voices
Art and Poetry that Recognizes the Wounds of Loss and
Gives Voice to a Tender Journey into Healing and a Renewal of Self.
At some point in our lives, we all encounter loss. For many, the death of a loved one is one of the most wrenching losses we will ever experience. Though it may be difficult to imagine, the grief we feel at such a tender time can be the opening for a deeper exploration of self and a blossoming of the creative spirit.
Emerging Voices is the expression, in art and poetry, of one woman’s journey of heart, hand-in-hand with the grief that accompanied her after the death of her husband, Marty. But this is not just about her journey; the book also serves as a journal and catalyst for anyone who has experienced loss. On these pages, some of them intentionally blank, readers can express their own feelings about loss and life transitions and engage the grieving process in a way that allows for the discovery of a new perspective that can be profoundly healing and personally fulfilling.
This book is a testimony to the transformation that can happen when we meet our grief and fear with our hearts open, and are willing to be renewed.
Rave Reviews…
“Emerging Voices is a beautiful book where the author consolidates her lovely artwork and poetry. Through her moving words, which recreate her personal journey of loss, grief and separation from her husband, we begin to see Laurel’s newly evolved passion for life.
I would highly recommend Emerging Voices to anyone who has experienced a loss or a life transition. Through the energy of this book (which includes blank pages for journaling) we are able to understand our own journey and release issues, feelings and limiting behaviors that no longer serve our highest good.”Hannah Bellaff – Orange County, CA
“Emerging Voices” is more than just a beautifully constructed piece of original artwork and poems…it’s thought provoking, emotionally inspirational and the author’s poetic expressions are totally relatable. It’s one of those amazing gifts that keeps giving with the turn of each and every page. Just when you think you’ve found your favorite picture or poem, yet another tugs at your soul. What I truly love about this book is the author’s foresight in providing lined pages for YOU to journal your OWN thoughts and feelings. Brilliant! I love, love, LOVE it!!
Emerging Voices is a tribute to the combination of visual and poetic art. Laurel has mastered the best of both. Her images are whimsical and haunting. Her words profound and lyrical.
Elissa Bentsen