Redding Event:

In this moving memoir, Dr. Marianne Bette chronicles her transformative journey from heartbreak to gratitude and how she reclaimed the exuberance of life after experiencing devastating losses. Dr. Bette, a retired 40-year family physician, shares insight and wisdom to help people embrace life after loss, so readers will understand what is “normal” in the grieving process, including mental, physical and cognitive shifts.  With unflinching honesty, Dr. Bette discusses the challenges and pain of the grieving process, so that readers understand and recognize the feelings they will encounter during the first year following a loss. Dr. Bette also talks about effective ways to tap into healing, advice for moving forward and lessons learned after experiencing the death of a loved one.  Registration required.