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For readers navigating grief, spiritual seekers questioning the nature of love and the afterlife, or anyone who’s ever whispered I miss you into the void—this book will speak to you.
When Kathryn Henry lost her wife Lisa to a rare, aggressive cancer, she was thrust into a profound sense of loss that threatened to consume her. What followed was not simply mourning, it was spiritual reckoning. A Dime to Say I Love You is a searingly honest memoir of love and loss, and a shared journey of spiritual excavation and growth. With unflinching vulnerability and hard-won clarity, Henry invites readers into the sacred space of their journey—and the unexpected transformation that came along the way.
This is not your typical memoir. Grounded in the raw reality of terminal illness and deeply personal moments of love and caring, Henry writes with a voice forged by trauma, resilience, and deep spiritual inquiry. The story unfolds against a backdrop of shared adventures, from renovating homes to hiking in Japan, where even the smallest discoveries became reminders of Lisa's enduring presence. Along the way, dimes appear—small silver tokens that become metaphysical breadcrumbs, pointing the way toward connection beyond death.
A Dime to Say I Love You is a moving testament to the enduring power of love and a reminder that even in the darkness of grief, light can be found. It is a book for anyone seeking comfort, inspiration, or a deeper connection to their own journey.
Blending memoir with meditative practice, Henry’s story is both intimate and expansive. Each chapter includes introspective prompts that invite the reader to reflect, breathe, and listen to their own inner wisdom.
For fans of Cheryl Strayed, Joan Didion, and Thich Nhat Hanh, A Dime to Say I Love You offers not answers, but resonance—a reminder that pain is not the opposite of love, but its echo.
When Kathryn Henry lost her wife Lisa to a rare, aggressive cancer, she was thrust into a profound sense of loss that threatened to consume her. What followed was not simply mourning, it was spiritual reckoning. A Dime to Say I Love You is a searingly honest memoir of love and loss, and a shared journey of spiritual excavation and growth. With unflinching vulnerability and hard-won clarity, Henry invites readers into the sacred space of their journey—and the unexpected transformation that came along the way.
This is not your typical memoir. Grounded in the raw reality of terminal illness and deeply personal moments of love and caring, Henry writes with a voice forged by trauma, resilience, and deep spiritual inquiry. The story unfolds against a backdrop of shared adventures, from renovating homes to hiking in Japan, where even the smallest discoveries became reminders of Lisa's enduring presence. Along the way, dimes appear—small silver tokens that become metaphysical breadcrumbs, pointing the way toward connection beyond death.
A Dime to Say I Love You is a moving testament to the enduring power of love and a reminder that even in the darkness of grief, light can be found. It is a book for anyone seeking comfort, inspiration, or a deeper connection to their own journey.
Blending memoir with meditative practice, Henry’s story is both intimate and expansive. Each chapter includes introspective prompts that invite the reader to reflect, breathe, and listen to their own inner wisdom.
For fans of Cheryl Strayed, Joan Didion, and Thich Nhat Hanh, A Dime to Say I Love You offers not answers, but resonance—a reminder that pain is not the opposite of love, but its echo.
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Expected publication July 15, 2025
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May 25, 2025
Book Review: A Dime to Say I Love You by Kathryn Henry
Title: A Dime to Say I Love You: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Spiritual Awakening
Author: Kathryn Henry
Genre: Memoir / Spiritual Nonfiction / Grief Literature
Review:
Kathryn Henry’s A Dime to Say I Love You is a poignant and transformative memoir that transcends the boundaries of traditional grief narratives. Through the lens of her wife Lisa’s tragic passing from cancer, Henry crafts a narrative that is as much about love’s enduring presence as it is about loss. The book’s strength lies in its raw honesty and spiritual depth, offering readers not just a story, but an invitation to engage with their own journeys of mourning and meaning-making.
Henry’s prose is both lyrical and grounded, weaving together intimate moments—home renovations, travels in Japan—with metaphysical reflections on signs (like the recurring dimes) that bridge the physical and spiritual realms. The inclusion of meditative prompts at the end of each chapter elevates the book from memoir to interactive guide, making it a valuable resource for therapists, spiritual seekers, and anyone navigating grief.
Thematically, Henry’s work resonates with the introspective rigor of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking and the spiritual warmth of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. Yet, her voice is distinctly her own: vulnerable, resilient, and unflinchingly human. The memoir avoids clichés of closure, instead embracing grief as an ongoing dialogue with love.
How I would describe this book:
- A searingly honest memoir that transforms grief into a sacred journey—A Dime to Say I Love You is a beacon for anyone lost in the darkness of loss.
- Kathryn Henry’s story is a testament to love’s ability to transcend even death, with dimes as tiny messengers of hope.
- Perfect for fans of Cheryl Strayed and Joan Didion, this book doesn’t just recount grief—it accompanies you through it.
- Blending memoir with mindfulness, Henry offers not just solace, but a roadmap to spiritual awakening.
Acknowledgments:
Thank you to the publisher for providing an advance review copy of this extraordinary work. Henry’s story is a gift to readers, and its publication is a vital contribution to conversations about love, loss, and the unseen connections that bind us. I plan to purchase a hard copy of this book for one of my employees that several years after, still struggles a lot and I think this might help them.
Final Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) – A luminous, emotionally resonant memoir that will linger with readers long after the final page.
Audience: Ideal for grief support groups, spiritual book clubs, and readers of contemporary nonfiction seeking both catharsis and practical reflection tools.
Title: A Dime to Say I Love You: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Spiritual Awakening
Author: Kathryn Henry
Genre: Memoir / Spiritual Nonfiction / Grief Literature
Review:
Kathryn Henry’s A Dime to Say I Love You is a poignant and transformative memoir that transcends the boundaries of traditional grief narratives. Through the lens of her wife Lisa’s tragic passing from cancer, Henry crafts a narrative that is as much about love’s enduring presence as it is about loss. The book’s strength lies in its raw honesty and spiritual depth, offering readers not just a story, but an invitation to engage with their own journeys of mourning and meaning-making.
Henry’s prose is both lyrical and grounded, weaving together intimate moments—home renovations, travels in Japan—with metaphysical reflections on signs (like the recurring dimes) that bridge the physical and spiritual realms. The inclusion of meditative prompts at the end of each chapter elevates the book from memoir to interactive guide, making it a valuable resource for therapists, spiritual seekers, and anyone navigating grief.
Thematically, Henry’s work resonates with the introspective rigor of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking and the spiritual warmth of Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings. Yet, her voice is distinctly her own: vulnerable, resilient, and unflinchingly human. The memoir avoids clichés of closure, instead embracing grief as an ongoing dialogue with love.
How I would describe this book:
- A searingly honest memoir that transforms grief into a sacred journey—A Dime to Say I Love You is a beacon for anyone lost in the darkness of loss.
- Kathryn Henry’s story is a testament to love’s ability to transcend even death, with dimes as tiny messengers of hope.
- Perfect for fans of Cheryl Strayed and Joan Didion, this book doesn’t just recount grief—it accompanies you through it.
- Blending memoir with mindfulness, Henry offers not just solace, but a roadmap to spiritual awakening.
Acknowledgments:
Thank you to the publisher for providing an advance review copy of this extraordinary work. Henry’s story is a gift to readers, and its publication is a vital contribution to conversations about love, loss, and the unseen connections that bind us. I plan to purchase a hard copy of this book for one of my employees that several years after, still struggles a lot and I think this might help them.
Final Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) – A luminous, emotionally resonant memoir that will linger with readers long after the final page.
Audience: Ideal for grief support groups, spiritual book clubs, and readers of contemporary nonfiction seeking both catharsis and practical reflection tools.
June 23, 2025
I won this book through a 카지노싸이트 giveaway in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Advantage Books for choosing me.
If this book showed me anything is that we all grieve, and although it is a profoundly painful experience we all walk the same yet different journeys when it comes to mourning the loss of the ones we love so deeply.
I cried, I laughed a little and then I cried some more especially during the Introspection parts of the chapters. Those were tough yet extremely important and in my opinion necessary moments for this book.
If I had found this book 10 years ago at the beginning of my grief journey after having lost my dad I would have been better for it. Would it have stopped the pain? No. But it definitely would have helped me in more ways than one at that specific time. Now 10 years in, it still helped. It still let me find ways to cope when I had no idea how to, because yes 10 years in I still grieve and I probably always will just not in the same way as I did in the beginning.
I entered the book giveaway because it had a beautiful cover (don't come for me), I didn't know exactly what to expect from it, but I got exactly what I needed in this point in my life. It honestly gave me perspective that I didn't have before.
I will be forever grateful that this book fell into my lap, and sincerely hope that anyone who is walking through their grief and is lost or feeling alone finds this book. I know everyone who comes across this book will benefit from it, its not a light topic by any means but it is one that we need to be more open about.
This isn't just a book it is a testament to their love, to their bond and to the life they lived together. I will carry it with me for the rest of my life.
If this book showed me anything is that we all grieve, and although it is a profoundly painful experience we all walk the same yet different journeys when it comes to mourning the loss of the ones we love so deeply.
I cried, I laughed a little and then I cried some more especially during the Introspection parts of the chapters. Those were tough yet extremely important and in my opinion necessary moments for this book.
If I had found this book 10 years ago at the beginning of my grief journey after having lost my dad I would have been better for it. Would it have stopped the pain? No. But it definitely would have helped me in more ways than one at that specific time. Now 10 years in, it still helped. It still let me find ways to cope when I had no idea how to, because yes 10 years in I still grieve and I probably always will just not in the same way as I did in the beginning.
I entered the book giveaway because it had a beautiful cover (don't come for me), I didn't know exactly what to expect from it, but I got exactly what I needed in this point in my life. It honestly gave me perspective that I didn't have before.
I will be forever grateful that this book fell into my lap, and sincerely hope that anyone who is walking through their grief and is lost or feeling alone finds this book. I know everyone who comes across this book will benefit from it, its not a light topic by any means but it is one that we need to be more open about.
This isn't just a book it is a testament to their love, to their bond and to the life they lived together. I will carry it with me for the rest of my life.
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