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In the Cleft Joy Comes in the Mourning

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In the Cleft Joy Comes in the Mourning is an intimate journey to the deepest places of the heart. Dana's debut memoir is an unforgettable story of finding hope after the loss of her husband, son and mother-in-law to cancer. Dana peels back her protective layers and reveals her vulnerable inner heart, allowing her readers to experience the depths of her devastation and the joys of her triumphs. 

Goodman’s passion to glean meaning out of unthinkable loss offers wisdom, encouragement and inspiration to those traveling through the wilderness of grief. With heart touching stories, Dana 

-Helps your process your own pain stories 
-Invites you to move beyond the wounded places of your heart to find joy once again 
-Revives and refreshes those who are weary from the day-to-day struggle 
-Helps you understand how pain can increase your capacity to love and have deeper compassionAll Rights Reserved

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