PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- When a loved one dies it can create deep chasms of pain. Through her writing, Linda Sterling bridged the sorrowful gap caused by her grandmother's death. In the Twinkle of an Eye (now available through AuthorHouse) presents the emotional and enlightening fruits of this labor of love.
Sterling writes, "The grieving process took me on a complex journey through shattered dreams, days full of shadows and black, empty nights. I remained in the shadow of that Valley of Death and was immobilized by fear. My tears were drowning my memories, and as each day faded into the next, I could feel her slowly slipping away."
Rather than shelve these powerful emotions, she captured them with pen and paper. Sterling explains how this gave her the courage to explore grief and the freedom to savor memories. Each vignette details a facet of life she shared with her grandmother. The individual threads of memories come together to create a rich tapestry that not only tells a personal story but also encourages others to revisit past moments with loved ones.
From political points of view to a 60-year reign of terror behind the wheel of a car, Sterling peels back poignant layers to her "Baci's" life. At times, the tone is lighthearted as she recollects the feisty nature of a woman with 93 years of experience in this world. Other times, the pages brim with poignancy and sadness as Sterling describes the deeply intimate months before the twinkle would finally leave her grandmother's eye.
In the Twinkle of an Eye resonates with anyone who has lost someone dear to their heart. Readers can find comfort in this compassionate, yet straightforward, discussion of death and dying.
A registered nurse, Sterling is widowed and currently lives in a farmhouse in New York with two cats, Shadow and Shade. In the Twinkle of an Eye is her first book.
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