“If you write my story, I will not die,”

my grandpa said, “so do not cry.”

There was a twinkle in his eye.

“If you write my story, I will not die.”

If You Write My Story is an uplifting poem of children and their dying grandfather. It provides an opening to let kids express their feelings and fears about love, life, and loss.

“In an important sense, we are our stories, and when these stories of our lives with others are lovingly conserved, a part of us remains with them. This simple but potent message is given poignant expression in Reich’s welcome book, providing for children and families a counterpoint to grief, and a creative introduction to an inspiring practice that affirms bonds at the same time that it dignifies the dying.” –Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, Editor of Techniques of Grief Therapy

“A heart-warming book for children and adults. This is the story of children and adults contending with the threat of death – and looking for words that help us understand that death interrupts life, but does not cut ties.

The way the book allows kids to write, say goodbye and keep in touch is important and it encourages the choice of life. This unique story presents a positive and encouraging attitude towards separation. When we are confronted with death we learn to live and enjoy our relationships with our loved ones. Thanks for such an accessible and touching book!!”– Dr. Eti Ablin, lecturer and expert on the subject of loss and grief

Available in Paperback and Kindle.