When we've lost someone or something that's meaningful to us, whether it's a person, a job or a home, we struggle with an array of emotions. Those feelings seem to intensify during or after the holidays or anniversaries. Knowing what to expect is helpful so is deciding how we'll handle our emotions and taking action. Life Interrupted is an interactive book that contains helpful guidelines, prompts and inspirational quotes. This book is formatted in a personal and easy-to-use style. The author provides prompts and allows adequate space for the reader to write down thoughts and feelings. Inspirational quotes and beautiful images of natural settings are woven throughout the book. In addition to the seven stages of grieving, hurt, fear and guilt are also covered individually. The farewell page is followed by a section encouraging the reader to live in the present, discover their passion and plan for the future. The last section contains a chapter with suggestions on how to deal with grief during the holidays and another to help friends and family, including children, deal with their loss. Loss is unavoidable and effects everyone, everywhere. The longer you live the more you'll experience it. Loosely defined, loss is having someone or something you value taken from you whether it's a relationships, your health, a pet, your career or a cherished dream, etc. Needless to say, dealing with the after effects is challenging and often requires help. In fact the more support and assistance a person receives the sooner and smoother the recovery period. The inspiration for the book came from the author's personal experience with loss and healing due to the multiple deaths of family members. It's the author's desire that her pain, struggles, setbacks and eventual triumphs will provide hope and encouragement for those who are taking their first steps toward healing.