Lee Gaither, VP, NBC
"As a single man, I found Aurora's book an affirmation that
life-changing, eternal love can happen."
Sherry Suib Cohen
author of 19 books, former editor New Woman Magazine
(re: Aurora's book)
"I LOVE IT. It is soft and furious and charming
and passionate and heartbroken and angry and joyful--and grateful."
Cindy Bell, VP, Showtime (re: Aurora's book) "This is some of the best writing I have ever read."
Aurora & Paul Ferrini,
best-selling author Love Without Conditions
"Aurora inspires us to find the healing in the pain, the
gift in the grief, the love on the other side of sadness."
Tami Walsh, founder
www.TeenWisdom
"From Heartbreak to Happiness is a precious, jarring,
riveting, touching,
hope-filled, MASTERPIECE from start to finish!"
Seaton McLean, former President,
Alliance-Atlantis
"I truly believe there is a huge audience out there
for this book. Aurora never ceases to amaze me!"
"Aurora is not only good on serious topics.
She's engaging and entertaining across the board." Joel Roberts, Former Afternoon Drive Host
KABC Radio, LA
Kent Julian
Founder--www.liveitforward.com
"From Heartbreak to Happiness is more than a book--it
chronicles a journey
of a real person who shares real-time insights from a real life tragedy.
And what makes this book so unique is the insights don't stop at the usual
place of "facing tragedy," but instead move through the heartbreak and end
up showing that genuine happiness can be found once again. It's a powerful
journal that moves from authentic pain, to grief, to searching, to hope, and
to happiness again. A must-read...period!
Kelly Sullivan Walden,
therapist, author
"I recommend Aurora to my clients whole-heartedly. If you're dealing with
heartbreak, she can help."
James Malinchak,
Consummate Speaker of the Year, College Speaker of the Year
"Aurora speaks from the heart. She’s passionate, authentic and high energy.
She really cares.”
endorsement from
Dr. Wayne Dyer
"As you read Aurora's
journey of recovery,
hope, and happiness,
you will
find yourself
recovering hope
and happiness, too."
Awareness Magazine
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Mark Victor Hansen,
co-creator
Chicken Soup for the Soul
"Read this love story, and feel uplifted by love that transcends."
Aurora & Dr. Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith,
author Inspirations of the Heart,
featured in the movieThe Secret
"From Heartbreak to Happiness
reminds us that we live in a supportive Universe, where
beyond all appearances unconditional love is the order
of the day. Aurora offers wise tools for appreciating the everyday beauty of
living."
Not just a book, but a spontaneous act of generosity.
Raymond Aaron, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Parenting Soul
Sometimes I wish that I could be a secret book-elf, and sneak into people’s homes and offices and leave special books. If I could, I’d put a copy of From Heartbreak To Happiness into the home of every person struggling with loss and into the office of every mental health professional in America.
John James, coauthor, When Children Grieve founder, The Grief Recovery Institute
Read this love story, and feel uplifted by love that transcends.
Mark Victor Hansen, coauthor Chicken Soup for the Soul series
Every once in a while a book so represents the emotional truth, that I come away with a sense of having known the author forever. From Heartbreak To Happiness is so personal and so honest that I feel as if Aurora has been part of my life forever.
Russell Friedman, coauthor The Grief Recovery Handbook
Powerful, inspiring, and enormously helpful, From Heartbreak To Happiness is an incredible contribution. No other book provides such a valuable timeline of grieving and healing. This is a wonderful gift for people who are dealing with loss, whether old or new.
Dr. Lo Sprague, psychotherapist
AMAZON.COM REVIEW
I’m not giving away the ending by saying Ms. Winter emerges from her personal tragedy healed, centered and strong. The book itself gives that away…at nearly every turn of the page, you catch a glimpse of Ms. Winter’s bright, confident smile from her photo on the back flap. No matter which dark moment you’ve just read, there she appears, smiling at you, as if to say YOU can come through your grief, too.
Whatever loss or tragedy may have befallen you, I hope you’ll find a quiet, comfortable spot to read this honest and compelling personal odyssey. Ms. Winter is not some pontificating PhD, but a fellow human who managed to rise above the pit of overwhelming despair. As you read her magnificently written daily entries, and perfectly selected quotes, you realize you are not alone. You begin to comprehend a bigger picture. And you draw comfort and strength from her own healing.
Please give this book to a loved one or friend who is struggling with personal loss. And if that person is you, come share the light at the end of the tunnel with Aurora Winter.
Letters From Readers
Shared with permission
“Dear Aurora,
As I sit on Air Canada flight 790 enroute for Toronto, I am so grateful—grateful for so many, many things. Grateful that I have read your entire book in just a few hours, the first I have read cover to cover in years.
I will not describe all the emotions that I have felt since opening your book last night. Suffice it to say that these last 10 hours have been the most intense of my life—even though I slept for six.
I realized through your story, a parallel to mine, that I closed my heart to the world except my children 15 years ago…. The difficulties of single parenthood of 3 children and the harshness of divorce rocked my life.
How can one ever live fully with a closed heart? Today your words and inspiration have allowed me to realize that 15 years ago my heart was broken and instead of admitting this, I wrapped my heart in a cloak of steel. I was a man’s man.
Today with your words I have cried deep tears of sorrow, but I feel I can breathe better than I have in years. Because of you I will become an even better father, a better son, a better brother, a better doctor, and a better human being.
With sincere love and appreciation from a heart that was once closed and is now open—thanks to you.”
Dr. G. LaMarche, Ontario, Canada
Dearest Aurora,
Thank you for your wonderful book.
It gave me strength.
There were so many things which I wanted to say to my dearest Bruce—but your diary entries ãHalf a Soulä and ãNo Regretsä said it all—everything I wanted to say to Bruce at his funeral—and I did.
Copies of your words will be forever with my Bruce because they were placed in the vault with his ashes. I wanted him to always know how much I loved him—and that I have no regrets
Since reading your book, I feel that there is meaning in my life! You gave me so much inspiration and motivation to go on for Bruce, for myself, and for our wonderful grandchild. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Malina Swann, young widow, London, England
Dear Aurora,
When one of my employees was devastated by a family crisis, I knew just what to do. I gave him my own copy of your book. Now I've purchased a half-dozen copies. I realized that I want to always have several on hand for the rest of my life.
