An Angel on Your Shoulder (Paperback)

Jane Dausner

ISBN 10: 147010105X / ISBN 13: 9781470101053

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

About this Item

Paperback. In September, 2005, as Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, the author was asked to assist at a staging area in Chamblee, Georgia where many refugee families were taken after they fled the storm and its tragedies. As a clinical social worker, Jane was moved time and time again as she listened to stories of heartbreak and loss, courage and resilience. One little boy named Melvin told her about losing his mother as the waters rose. He shared that his "Mama" was up in heaven now. Jane understood and assured Melvin that he had, and always would have, an angel on his shoulder. Some time passed, and Jane was inspired to write the words to this book and to have it published for all those who have been afraid, sad, and bereft, especially for the children. Jane's brother, Andrew, was able to take Jane's vision and put the words into beautiful pictures. For Jane and Andrew, this book is a result of love and compassion, and it is with hope that all who read it find comfort and peace. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Angel on Your Shoulder (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 147010105X
• ISBN 13: 9781470101053
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: McCoy, Andrew
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In September, 2005, as Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, the author was asked to assist at a staging area in Chamblee, Georgia where many refugee families were taken after they fled the storm and its tragedies. As a clinical social worker, Jane was moved time and time again as she listened to stories of heartbreak and loss, courage and resilience. One little boy named Melvin told her about losing his mother as the waters rose. He shared that his "Mama" was up in heaven now. Jane understood and assured Melvin that he had, and always would have, an angel on his shoulder. Some time passed, and Jane was inspired to write the words to this book and to have it published for all those who have been afraid, sad, and bereft, especially for the children. Jane's brother, Andrew, was able to take Jane's vision and put the words into beautiful pictures. For Jane and Andrew, this book is a result of love and compassion, and it is with hope that all who read it find comfort and peace.

About the Author

Jane McCoy Dausner is a hospice social worker in Atlanta. She is always amazed by people's perseverance and faith. Because of her experience with Katrina, she wanted the powerful and comforting message of this book to reach anyone who has faced a challenge or loss; there is always hope. Andrew McCoy is an artist in Northern Virginia. He immediately had a connection to the message in the book, and was inspired to paint these pages.