eaving its mark on each of us. We struggle with loneliness and exhaustion, unable to cope with our daily lives. Reflecting on the changes to our lives, we discover the courage and strength to move forward, often with the help of others. We develop methods to continue with our unique journeys through life.

Along the Shore is a collection of personal and touching strategies by thirty-eight people dealing with their grief at the loss of a loved one. They share their insights, along with their sorrow and their hope, as they reach out to others who are also attempting to move forward. It is the authors' wish that we can manage grief's control while remembering and honoring those whom we have lost.