Author Description

Widow Brain…Onward After Loss is author Linda Gillis' story that begins at age nineteen when she recites marriage vows to her husband Glen and at age seventy becomes a widow. In a non-preachy way, Linda shares her experiences of becoming a widow and moving onward as a single senior woman in a couple world where loneliness had become her constant companion. Through the editing process, Linda’s book is said to weigh heavily in terms of its emotional depth, and the experiences described in the book are precious and meaningful. Linda writes, "On April 7, 2016, Glen, exhaled his last breath, and I crossed the bridge from being married to becoming a widow. During our fifty-year marriage, I spent little time thinking that someday I might be alone. Shortly after my husband’s death I picked up my abandoned journal and began to pour out my feelings as a widow and to document the events of the weeks before and after Glen passed away. A couple of years later, I read through those journal entries and felt called to write Widow Brain for those who have experienced the loss of a spouse or a significant other."Onward After Loss reveals the pitfalls of Linda's experience with online dating, a long-term relationship, and the challenges presented by her adult children as to how she moved onward into a new romance after six months. The author shares her thoughts about how she believes no one moves on after losing a loved one. In time, the fond memories that are tucked safely in the heart and soul help those who grieve move onward to live a meaningful life—alone or with a new companion. Years after experiencing widow brain, Linda learned to live alone without being lonely when she invited God to be her best friend and life companion. Get your copy by clicking the "Buy Now" button.