Unsent Letters : Writing As a Way to Resolve and Renew

by Smith, Lauren B.

• ISBN13: 9781582970783
• ISBN10: 1582970785
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: F & W Media Inc

Summary

Sending these letters is optional, which enables readers to express their issues more openly and honestly than they would otherwise. the benefits remain just as powerful either way. Lauren Smith explains the value of letter writing, then offers advice, writing prompts and sample letters to help readers start writing and dealing with the feelings expressed. Smith also focuses on specific types of letters, showing readers how to confess love, say good-bye, ask for help, seek forgiveness or express anger. With this book, readers will learn how to bring closure to unresolved issues and gain keener insights into their thoughts, feelings and memories. Lauren Smith is a freelance writer and editor. Her nonfiction has appeared in many regional and national magazines. For seven years, she edited and produced Messages from the Heart, a quarterly journal showcasing the letter-writing form. She lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 1
Introduction: Letters, My Lifeline	p. 5
Setting the Stage and Getting Started	p. 15
Reaching Out for Help	p. 34
Chipping Away at Anger	p. 49
Romancing the Special People in Your Life	p. 71
Facing Your Grief Head-On	p. 85
Honoring Your Heroes	p. 107
Clearing Up Monster Misunderstandings	p. 124
Granting and Asking for Forgiveness	p. 136
Controlling Fear and Its Goblins	p. 155
Examining Your Pain and Moving Forward	p. 171
Sending a Letter as a Further Step in the Healing Process	p. 189
Index	p. 207
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