From some of the world"s greatest writers, poets, and philosophers come these words of sympathy, healing, and understanding -- for those moments when the right words seem especially difficult to find. People at any stage of the grieving process will find in these pages a beautiful source of empathy, insight, and compassion that will convey lasting comfort to their hearts. The handmade paper chose for the cover of this book is specially crafted from mulberry trees, with real flower petals, grasses, leaves, and bark embedded in the paper. Using age-old techniques, this paper is made without cutting down trees or harming the natural environment.