The Letter Box (Hardcover)

Diane Button

ISBN 10: 1582700877 / ISBN 13: 9781582700878

Published by Beyond Words Publishing, OR, 2002

About this Item

Hardcover. Mark Button and his wife eagerly await the birth of their first child - or rather, children, as Ronnie is pregnant with triplets. However, Mark's hopes and dreams are dashed in one horrible moment, when - on Mother's Day - Ronnie tragically dies without warning. Then Mark meets Diane, and in time they build a new life together - never forgetting how precious and delicate life can be. Desiring to always "be there" for their first child, they write her letters - the first within hours of her birth. The envelope simply states, "To be opened on the day your first child is born." Mark and Diane have continued this tradition, and now each of their three children has a Letter Box filled with special memories and encouragement for the future. Complete instructions for creating personalized Letter Boxes are included. After a heart-shattering tragedy, Mark Button built a new life with his wife, Diane. Always wanting to be there for their first child, they wrote her letters, and continued the tradition with the other children that followed. Each has a Letter Box fill with special memories, and through this story, readers will be inspired to create Letter Boxes of their own. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781582700878

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Letter Box (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Beyond Words Publishing, OR
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1582700877
• ISBN 13: 9781582700878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

 An author collection of letters expressing grief after the death of his first wife and their unborn triplets, and suggests ways for readers to use similar letters to let family members know how much they care.

The Letter Box is an inspirational story and legacy of love that has changed many lives—and has the potential to change yours and the lives of those you love in a profound way. After years of wanting a family, Mark and his wife are overjoyed to learn they are expecting triplets. But when those happy dreams are abruptly dashed, Mark is faced with the overwhelming void of a now-empty future. Out of the deep insights that come from these hardest of life lessons, the “Letter Box” is born: a container for collecting thoughts and feelings often kept inside but better shared with others. The letters in a Letter Box become precious gifts that transcend time and place. These expressions of love are joyous opportunities for staying connected with loved ones forever. The Letter Box is an intimate journey of the heart, a compelling true story of love and second chances that will move you to create your own legacy of love for those you cherish.

About the Author

Diane and Mark have shared their inspirational story though local and national interviews, and through many speaking invitations, including Palm Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Diane is a successful entrepreneur, businesswoman and writer. She has a Masters in Counseling from Goddard College in Vermont and has published numerous articles. Her master’s thesis, entitled The 7 Components of a Meaningful Life, became the genesis for her book "Show Up and Finish Well." Her husband, Mark Button is the co-creator of the Koosh Ball company, which has sold toys in over fifty countries. A skilled marketer and promoter, he has appeared on CNN, CBS This Morning, and a variety of national and local television programming. Diane and Mark have three children and live in Hawaii and Northern California.