Photogenic pooch provides inspiration for book on loss

Martlets supporter, Victoria Bryan, has written a short book about loss, “Jazz Says Goodbye”.  The small, photo led book, describes the process of grief through the eyes of Tibetan terrier, Jazz.

Walking along Brighton seafront with the photogenic pooch was a great comfort to Victoria whilst her mother was ill and inspired the book.

Victoria explains what happened:

“Until my mother died from a brain tumour in November, 2011, her Tibetan Terrier, Jazz, had been her close companion. Jazz and I took care of my mother for the last few months of her life and it made perfect sense that Jazz would help me with my own journey through grief. During the brief two months between my mother’s diagnosis and death, an amazing team of caregivers supported us, including the wonderful Martlets Hospice nurses.

“In the many long walks Jazz and I took along seafront, photography and walking became my meditation and my mind wrapped around the idea of creating a book. It helped me and I hope it will help others, of all ages, who have lost someone they love.”

Jazz Says Good bye is on sale now in all the Martlets shops, some independent booksellers and from its online shop – www.themartlets.org.uk/jazz-says-goodbye.

All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to support the work of the Hospice.

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