Heartbroken Open

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Kris Carlson had an idyllic life. She and her husband Richard had a romantic marriage, two beautiful daughters, and—thanks to the success of Richard’s bestselling Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series—all of the comforts of the American Dream.

But on December 13, 2006, that perfect story took a sudden turn when, on a typical flight to New York, a pulmonary embolism would take Richards life- catapulting Kris into heartbreak and uncertainty.

It was the end of life as Kris knew it, and the beginning of a journey through the depths of grief and mourning that would reveal to Kris her true strength and an immeasurable love that cannot be broken.

This book is a courageously honest memoir. It is the true story of a wife, a mother, a woman forced to come face to face with fear,
insecurity, and the painful but ultimately precious teachings Kris
Carlson discovered along the way.

This wise little book offers a timeless message of inspiration, empowerment, and courage for anyone who has experienced loss or hardship of any kind.

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"Kris Carlson shares her heart and soul in this powerful, beautiful, and life-altering memoir. Her authenticity and vulnerability are awe-inspiring. She shares her grief, her growth, and her love in a way that teaches us to be fully present and to appreciate the magical gift of life, even in the midst of loss." -- Mike Robbins, author Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken

"At last a book that dares to face grief head on. Heartbroken Open is an unswerving, heart wrenching, unexpectedly sublime memoir about having loved and lost. Kris’s candid yet gentle narrative escorts you through and beyond the more familiar territory of the psyche and plummets straight into the astonishing healing wisdom of the soul. If you have ever been in love, and wonder how you would survive without it, you absolutely must read this book!" -- Maryanne Comaroto, relationship expert and author of Hindsight

"Kris Carlson shares her story of grief and transformation with raw honesty, eloquence, and humanness. It will open your heart to the true spirit of love. I couldn’t put it down till I savored each page." -- Joseph Bailey, coauthor of Slowing Down to the Speed of Life

“Kristine Carlson’s courageous story about loss, grief, and the immeasurable strength of love is deeply inspiring and empowering.” -- Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul

“In times of crisis and chaos that cause many to crumble, heroes emerge. Kristine Carlson is one such person. Heart Broken Open is brilliant! If you are wondering what your life is about, she gives you the keys to powerful living. Kristine takes us on a journey to a place of self-renewal and magnificence that reveals our innate strength to heal. This book is a gift for the loving and healing heart.” -- Dr. Pat Baccili, The Dr. Pat Show

"This is a beautiful book, clear and strong, as is its author, who details so poignantly her navigation through the rough, murky, and ultimately healing waters of grief. Heartbroken Open is a memoir, but also a guide through loss to redemption and reinvention." -- Victoria Moran, author of Creating a Charmed Life

“This courageous memoir has captured the essence of love, empowerment, and perseverance. Kristine’s story contains a message for all of us and is a brilliant reminder of the power of love.” -- Steve Maraboli, Host of Empowered Living Radio