Summary
Stumbling Stones is a collection of poignant stories, personal anecdotes and inspiring wisdom that guides readers in traversing the emotional landscape of loss and grief. It might be grief for a loved one, the ending of a relationship or loss of a job but these are obstacles everyone encounters in life and the challenge is in the way we manage them, develop resilience and understanding, how we grow and learn to cope. Stumbling Stones is a beautiful collection that draws on literature, poetry, stories, observations and reflections to give insights and offer navigation through the rocky paths.
In a single year, New Zealand-born Dr. Airdre Grant lost a long-term relationship, her cat, dog, father, and twin brother. She took herself on a pilgrimage to Iona in Scotland and to the Himalayas in search of solace, consolation, and insight. Airdre has written in both popular and academic press about the place and importance of love, grief, and loss in all aspects of existence.