"Janice Urie's advice to those who grieve or have friends who
are grieving is clear, strong, and useful; she lets us know what grief feels
like and how the light seeps in."
―Sheila Bender,
Publisher of Writing It Real at www.writingitreal.com
"What a powerful essay. Ryan is blessed to have you as his mother."
―Melanie Rigney, Editor,Writer's Digest
"I just finished your story and have tears running down my
face. You are such a good writer. I know your book is going to help me a great
deal. You have a way of cracking my protective shell. If making a difference is
your goal, you have already reached it because you are making a great
difference in my life and helping me to do my grieving."
―Janet Mason, artist/widow
"It's a deeply moving story, told with a fluid, engaging writing style."
―William Greenleaf, Greenleaf Literary Services
"Janice has written a book, More Than Tears; Lifting the Burden of Grief, a true story of a family who lost a son and brother in a tragic accident and how they learned to cope. She offers support to parents who have lost a child. I thank Janice for her example
of courage and, help as well, for her readers."
―Cheryl Maude, Idaho
Writers League,
Romance
Writers of America, Partners in Crime
"I was so touched when I read your book yesterday. I have so many parents I would like to share it with."
―Grief Counselor
"I never would have imagined that a book about losing a child could be so inviting, heart-wrenching, hopeful and beautiful."
―Jennie Largent, Austin, Texas