Seekers of Spirit Special Feature

 

The Blue Pearls

Written by Elizabeth Stuart Warfel
Illustrated by Véronique Giarrusso

 

Themes:

Rites of Passage

 


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All of us have to come to terms with the death of a loved one. This tender story, inspired by a dream which author Elizabeth Warfel had before her daughter Elise died, takes us on a journey beyond the human realm as angels search for the beautiful blue pearls that will adorn Elise’s dress in the afterlife.

With its heartfelt text and magnificent, iconographic illustrations by French artist, Veronique Giarrusso, The Blue Pearls teaches us that the most important thing in life is loving and being loved. It also shows us that the process of dying can be a time of great richness, insight and spiritual comfort, making it an invaluable support to anyone who is dealing with terminal illness or bereavement.


And she told her children that she loved them very much.

 

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Child and Cosmos
Creation Stories
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Rites of Passage
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