On Saturday, February 16, the Grief Resource Center of New Mexico will hold a two-hour book fair starting at 10:00 a.m. The event features presentations by authors who have written books and poetry that help heal grief. The 13 authors will each do short presentations about the topic and sell/sign their books. RSVP to attend through this link.
Here are the event details:
WHAT: Grief Resource Center of New Mexico Book Signing and Presentation by Local Authors
WHEN: Saturday, February 16, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to noon
WHERE: The Grief Resource Center, 1113 University Blvd. NE (behind the French Funerals & Cremations location at 1111 University Blvd. NE).
WHO: The New Mexico authors participating in the event include these individuals (in alphabetical order):
- Chandra Bales
- Yvonne Williams Casaus
- Patricia Conoway
- Joyce Gilbert
- Clarissa Hastings
- Jacqueline Loring
- Jonathan Miller
- Trish Miller
- Andi Penner
- Ruth Pollard
- Gail Rubin
- Dan Wetmore
For more information, call the Grief Resource Center at 505.842.7166 or visit their website, www.GriefNM.org.
About Author Gail Rubin, CT
Gail Rubin, Certified Thanatologist, is a pioneering death educator who uses humor, funny film clips and outside-the-box activities to teach about end-of-life topics. An award-winning speaker, she “knocked ’em dead” at TEDxABQ in 2015.
She’s the author of three books on end-of-life issues: A GOOD GOODBYE: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die, HAIL AND FAREWELL: Cremation Ceremonies, Templates and Tips, and KICKING THE BUCKET LIST: 100 Downsizing and Organizing Things to Do Before You Die.
She’s also an informed advocate for planning ahead, a Certified Funeral Celebrant, and the coordinator of the Before I Die New Mexico Festival. Albuquerque Business First recognized her as one of their 2019 Women of Influence. Download a free 50-point Executor’s Checklist from her website, www.AGoodGoodbye.com.