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A Widow's Awakening An extraordinary story of soul mates, saints, saviours, suicide and safety in the workplace, A Widow’s Awakening takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. Based on the true story of a woman coming to terms with the on-duty death of her police officer husband, this heart-wrenchingly honest, and at times humorous, account inspires and challenges the reader to ‘wake up’ and look at their own lives in a new way. A hit with the general reader, this book is also suitable for readers interested in: biography, grief, depression, death and dying, self help, psychology, overcoming adversity, workplace safety, emergency services, spirituality, religion, feminism and the environment. 20% of the proceeds go to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF), an organization started in memory of the author’s husband. The JPMF strives to eliminate preventable workplace injuries and fatalities to emergency services personnel. For further information or to order on-line, please visit pinkgazelle.com or jpmf.ca.
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What readers are saying about A Widow’s Awakening “A Widow’s Awakening gives a rare insight into the emotional roller coaster and psychological struggle experienced by the newly widowed wife of a police officer, senselessly killed on duty as the result of an unsafe workplace. This compelling account of personal tragedy and its aftermath is told with brutal honesty and a humour uniquely the author's own.” Chief Rick Hanson, Calgary Police Service “WOW! As soon as I read the first line, I couldn’t put the book down. The truth on soul-mates, hope, after-life, happiness, sadness…you definitely told your tale as it is. I can’t stop talking about this book. I’m glad you shared your story with us.” Parveen H, Calgary, AB “You almost want to apologize, reading Maryanne Pope’s account of her husband’s death. So vivid is her description, you feel like an intruder…a voyeuristic journey both heart wrenching and uncomfortable.” Michael Platt, Calgary Sun “Your book had me captivated – I couldn’t put it down! At times it was very tough to read the details of John’s death and to hear about the pain you have gone through, yet you still had so much humour and intelligence intertwined throughout it all – amazing.” Ann V, Vancouver, BC “What an incredibly powerful and moving book! Although I had tears in my eyes, I think your messages are uplifting and so important in challenging the human spirit to make our lives meaningful in this world by helping others and doing something more for society. It is so cleverly written and thought provoking. I haven’t enjoyed a book this much since I taught classic literature to high school students.” Sarah H, Calgary, AB “In a remarkable, can’t-put-it-down book called A Widow’s Awakening, Maryanne Pope lays bare the raw, painful and sometimes embarrassing truth of what it means to lose a ‘soul mate love’ to the hazards of law enforcement, including the heart wrenching truth that her husband didn’t have to die the way he did.”Chuck Remsberg, Senior Correspondent, PoliceOne/Calibre Press “My husband passed away at the age of 43 (massive heart attack with no warning signs). I can truly relate to a lot of what you say in your book. I’m realizing that what I am going through is normal. Good days and bad days.” Gina B, Ottawa, ON “I found your book heart wrenching and also had a couple of really good laughs. I couldn’t put it down. I think you have the ability to really make the reader live what you were living. Hopefully there will be many more books forthcoming.” Sandra S, Calgary, AB “A Widow’s Awakening is a brilliant tale of rage and redemption. Prisoner, prophet, victim or visionary, Pope is a master of dialogue who lays her soul bare…an exhilarating ride!” Claire Scott, Author, Butterfly Blessings and Butterfly Wisdom “You really do have a sense of story, character and dialogue. Thanks so much for sharing your book with me and I wish you and your company all the best luck in spreading words and stories that mend the world. What else do we have?” Evan Solomon, Host CBC News: Sunday and Sunday Night “Your book is FABULOUS . . . I couldn’t put it down! The story is gripping, and the writing is fluid and engaging. Bravo!! What I found the most intriguing is the religion/spirituality topic.” Susan Rochow, Registered Therapist, Calgary, AB
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