GRANDMAS NEVER DIE, Their Wisdom Lives Forever, a coming of age story, follows Fiona, an adolescent striving to find her identity amidst a family disrupted by alcoholism. Fiona is forced to cope with a life-threatening illness and recover from her best friend's betrayal. Despite her father's disapproval, Fiona's Grandma teaches her about their Native American customs.The rich seeds Grandma plants lift Fiona out of her real-life struggles. She attempts to connect her family to their mixed heritage through a sacred ceremony involving an other worldly experience, and, through her own life dance ultimately breaks free to embrace all that she is. The reader will discover: Following dreams is not a choice, it is a must. Gaining insight from life's problems is as valuable as any school requirement. Being different is not a curse, it is a blessing. Your family's history is filled with adventures waiting to be discovered. "An inspirational novel that makes a great gift for any adolescent girl you care about." Lynne Goldklang, Marriage-Family-Therapist and author. "A multi-cultural teen's heroic journey from dependence to self-awareness through the spiritual guidance of a wise Grandmother and the ability to enter the star world is inspirational and uplifting." Julie Brams, Marriage-Family-Therapist and Meditation Teacher. "This is a Mother/Daughter read. It will touch mothers memories and feelings to share and it will open doors for daughters to accept and empower all of who they are as young adults. A thought filled story." AnnaMay Sims, Clarity, Success Coach. GRANDMAS NEVER DIE, "Their Wisdom Lives Forever,"is semi-autobiographical, and inspired by actual life-altering Native American teachings.As a Marriage-Family-Child Therapist, Judith discovered that many families were losing their ancestral richness as they focused on fitting into the mainstream. Growing up in Michigan and Oklahoma she was surrounded by diverse cultures that she continues to hold as valuable treasures. She utilizes experiential processes and Native American Ceremonies to guide groups and individuals into a new way of dealing with life problems. A portion of the sales of this book will go to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe."