Gifts My Father Gave Me : Finding Joy after Tragedy

by Knutson-felix, Sharon; Kates, Allen R.

• ISBN13: 9780966850116
• ISBN10: 0966850114
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-31
• Publisher: Holbrook Street Pr

Summary

Sharon Knutson-Felix experienced the deaths of her six-year-old son, and, years later, her police officer husband. In this remarkable book, she reveals how she went through and survived the grief process, endeavored to heal, and found love and joy again. Sharon unravels her powerful story as if over coffee at your kitchen table, an intimate story filled with laughter, tears, suspense, and Christian faith. Yet this inspirational story transcends religion, and comforts anyone who has lost a loved one.

Author Biography

Sharon Knutson-Felix is the Executive Director of the 100 Club of Arizona, an organization that supports law enforcement and firefighter families in times of need. She is a certified law enforcement instructor and serves on the state Critical Incident Stress Team. She is past president of the Arizona chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), and is recipient of a special recognition award by the United States Attorney of Arizona for victims' support. She received awards from the Arizona Department of Public Safety for her dedication in helping survivors and families of law enforcement, and for her contributions to establishing a Family Education Day. The New York City Police Commissioner granted her a special award for her unselfish support in helping families in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Sharon is married to David Felix, Deputy Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.