Susan, your host, welcomes Jane L. Rosen to today’s conversation. Jane is an author, screenwriter, and former Huffington Post contributor. Jane often takes inspiration from real-life stories and interviews to craft her novels. Her first novel, Nine Women, One Dress, was translated into ten languages. Her second novel, Eliza Starts a Rumor, has been optioned by NBC. A Shoe Story and On Fire Island are out now!
She lives with her husband and three daughters in New York City and Fire Island.
Key Takeaways:
Jane shares her grief story from when she lost her dad in an accident at 11 years old and started a “carousel” of grief until today.
Jane shares how the Jewish religion deals with death and the traditional way of walking through the grieving path. They make sure no one is left alone after losing a loved one during the first difficult days, and even though Jane confesses it can be overwhelming, she appreciates the role of her community during this time.
Susan emphasizes the importance of honoring the memory of the ones who passed away.
Jane shares why her book On Fire Island is about grieving.
Jane learned about the signs from her loved one who passed and how it is seen from the Jewish perspective and she became more of a believer than ever before.
A sudden and an expected loss are radically different experiences.
Jane explains how she wanted to turn her trauma into purpose.
Jane promises you: You won’t feel like this forever.
Jane confesses writing her book was therapeutic and cathartic for her; she feels now her relatives walk along life with her.
In Jewish religion, whenever you visit someone at a cemetery, you help them elevate their soul.
Jane explains the value of lighting a candle on the anniversary of your loved ones who died.
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