Glint of Light: 23 End-of-Life Stories

Carolyn Rohrbach

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In Glint of Light, author and hospice worker Carolyn Rohrbach brings together 23 deeply moving stories that explore the complex, intimate, and transformative moments surrounding the end of life. These stories are not just about the act of dying but about the many facets of the human experience-grief, love, reconciliation, and the unexpected beauty that can arise in life's final chapter.

Each narrative in Glint of Light presents a unique perspective on death, from the tender, poignant moments shared between loved ones to the raw emotions of those who stand beside them. Through these stories, readers are invited into the final days and hours of real people, offering a powerful and compassionate look at what it means to face mortality.

What sets Glint of Light apart is its ability to find light in the darkest of times. The stories are not just about the loss itself, but about the connections that endure, the courage that can emerge in moments of fear, and the profound grace that often accompanies death. The collection reveals how love persists beyond the physical world and highlights the profound ways in which life continues to offer meaning, even in its final moments.

Written for those who have experienced loss, as well as those who wish to observe more deeply, Glint of Light offers comfort, solace, and reflection. It is a book for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of death and dying, whether you're dealing with personal grief, caregiving, or simply wish to explore the often-overlooked beauty of life's endings. It's a book for those who believe that in every end, there is still a glint of light, a spark that remains even after the final goodbye.

Ideal for readers who enjoy:

- Grief and loss memoirs
- Personal essays on death and dying
- Books about resilience and human connection
- Readers navigating the loss of a loved one
- Hospice workers and caregivers looking for emotional support

By featuring voices from both sides of the end-of-life experience-those who are dying and those who are left behind-Glint of Light offers a comprehensive, compassionate look at one of life's most universal and challenging experiences. The stories in this collection are filled with unexpected moments of humor, connection, and even joy, making them an uplifting, poignant read for anyone interested in the full spectrum of human emotions.

Book Details

Publisher: Titania Lane
Publish Date: Apr 30th, 2025
Pages: 176
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 7.00in - 5.00in - 0.48in - 0.46lb
EAN: 9798987978733
Categories: • Memoirs• Death, Grief, Bereavement• Terminal Care

About the Author

Rohrbach, Carolyn: - Carolyn Rohrbach is a hospice spiritual counselor, spiritual director, death midwife, and Anam Cara ("soul friend") with over a decade of experience providing compassionate end-of-life care. Her work centers on guiding individuals and their families through the dying process, focusing on emotional and spiritual healing. In 2023, she published Glint of Light: 23 End-of-Life Stories, a collection of narratives drawn from her experiences with hospice patients. The book offers insights into death, dying, and the grieving process, encouraging readers to reflect on their own attitudes toward mortality. Carolyn is a graduate of the Sacred Art of Living and Dying Center and a mentee of Richard Groves. She divides her time between San Luis Obispo, California, and Alpharetta, Georgia. Beyond her writing, Carolyn is active in her community, participating in book clubs and speaking engagements to foster conversations about end-of-life care. Her approach is characterized by compassion, humor, candor, and warmth, aiming to inspire others to consider the spiritual dimensions of dying.

Praise for this book

In Glint of Light, Carolyn Rohrbach gently shows us the closing moments of many lives she encountered as a hospice spiritual advisor. Somehow, it doesn't come across as a book about dying, as much as a book about living. Individual personalities shine through, with their names replaced by moments or connections she shared with each individual. Reading it gives me the warm, thoughtful feeling I get from attending a beautiful memorial service, but many times over. It's a gift.

Ann Janzer, author of The Writer's Process

In Glint of Light author Carolyn Rohrbach offers readers a rare chance to witness death. In 23 short vignettes Carolyn recounts the painful, peaceful and traumatic ends of individuals she met through her work as a Hospice Spiritual Counselor. Her compassion and empathy are apparent in the way she chooses to describe these endings, even the brutal ones. There is nothing repetitive in these pieces, they are as individual as the lives the dying lived. For a book about death, this one is strangely uplifting, offering a sense of peace for readers by letting them in on the secret of dying. I will let readers discover that secret for themselves.

Katya Cengel, author of Straitjackets and Lunch Money

An honest, tender and beautifully written book reminding us that our human connections can transcend the pain of loss.

Heidi Boucher, Writer/Director In The Parlor, The Final Goodbye

I feel a new appreciation for hospice and less fear of death and the dying. It is a hopeful book. It is also an excellent, well-written work.

Michelle Turner, President CDB, California Writers Club

Glint of Light should be required reading. Contained within 23 true short stories are insights and lessons that cannot be taught but must be felt. From them, I learned more about being present with the dying than in all the years spent working with seniors and their families.

Susan Stewart, M.A.

If you would like to have a better understanding of death, dying and the grieving process, I highly recommend this "jewel of a book" written with an abundance of "compassion, humor, candor and warmth." Through the author's fascinating combination of stories, she provides amazing insights and heart-felt wisdom that can benefit all of us. Glint of Light is exceptionally inspiring. I bought it for all my close friends and family members!

Annie R-Walker, author of Letting Go and Lightening Up