A warm and gentle gift of love, The Gift of a Memory commemorates the loss of a special life and celebrates our most cherished memories. Each page, with its tender prose and reflective artwork, is a hug for the healing heart.

Created to be a welcome friend for life's emotional journey of loss, this one-of-a-kind keepsake offers sensitive compassion, hope and comfort. A beautiful section in the back of the book honors our memories, inviting family and friends to record their treasured recollections.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

A gifted writer and artist,Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions over the past decade through her greeting card and gift company, Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc. Her products are sold nationwide in more than 1200 gift shops as well as in major retail accounts including Target and Marshall Fields. What makes Marianne unique are her abilities as both writer and artist. "My goal is to help people share the emotions around meaningful life events through unique gift books and products," says Marianne. "I want to help people connect with those who mean the most to them." Her unique, playful style has attracted the attention of manufacturers wishing to feature Marianne's work on home decor, decorative flags and stationery products. Marianne lives in White Bear Lake, MN, with her husband and two children.