From Pain to Purpose: Turning Loss into Legacy
Language: English
Published by Bri0nic LLC, 2025
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- Title
- From Pain to Purpose: Turning Loss into Legacy
- Author
- Lafferty, Brianna N; Ackerman, George M
- Publisher
- Bri0nic LLC
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798349377495
From Pain to Purpose is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of grief, caregiving, chronic illness, and the enduring strength of love. Co-authored by Dr. George M. Ackerman and Brianna Lafferty, this heartfelt book offers real-life stories, compassionate insights, and culturally-informed reflections on how loss-whether sudden or prolonged-can reshape the human spirit.
United by the loss of parents to Parkinson's Disease and a lifetime of navigating chronic illness, the authors share not only the raw truth of their pain but also the transformational journey that followed. Through storytelling, advocacy, spiritual insight, and actionable guidance, From Pain to Purpose creates space for anyone who has faced loss to find hope, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Whether you're a caregiver, a person living with chronic illness, someone mourning a loved one, or simply trying to understand grief better, this book offers a lifeline-and a reminder that even through life's darkest chapters, there is always a way forward.
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About the Author
Dr. George M. Ackerman, Ph.D., J.D., Pol. Officer. Rsv., teaches college courses in criminal justice, business, and law. As researcher and writer, his unrelenting passion is advocating for a cure for Parkinson's disease. To this end, Dr. Ackerman participates in charity events; addresses groups; interviews people with Parkinson's, researchers, and advocates; gives interviews; writes about Parkinson's; and conducts seminars on caregiving and loss. Dr. Ackerman founded TogetherForSharon to honor his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, and increase Parkinson's awareness. He has published four books. Dr. Ackerman also runs charity 5Ks, plays basketball, and cherishes time with his wife and three wonderful children.
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