{"product_id":"my-favorite-color-is-blue-sometimes-a-journey-through-loss-with-art-and-color","title":"My Favorite Color Is Blue. Sometimes.: A Journey Through Loss with Art and Color by Roger Hutchinson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA picture book to guide the reader through different emotions and reactions related to grieving.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text and illustrations of this lushly colored picture book guide the reader through different emotions and reactions related to grieving, including shock, tears, anger, and hope. \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Color is Blue. Sometimes.\u003c\/i\u003e is a children's picture book by design, but accessible to people of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, author Roger Hutchison had the privilege of painting with children who had witnessed this tragic event. The experience affected him profoundly and convinced him of a vocation to serve those who grieve with his writing and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Through brilliant colors revealed and remembered, Roger offers sacred space to dwell with grief and be at peace.\" -- \u003cb\u003eLisa Kimball, Ph.D. \u003c\/b\u003eAssociate Dean for Lifelong Learning, Director, Center for the Ministry of Teaching, Professor of Christian Formation and Congregational Leadership Virginia Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Color is Blue. Sometimes.\u003c\/i\u003e is a fabulous book. For all ages.\" - \u003cb\u003eGail Godwin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFather Melancholy's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This original volume belongs in every collection of books for children about grief.\" - \u003cb\u003eWendy Mogel, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePhD\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing of a Skinned Knee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An amazing book with a unique way of teaching how to grieve...a must read!\" - \u003cb\u003eArun \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eGhandi\u003c\/b\u003e, Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Each brush stroke and each word is perfectly crafted to bring healing.\" - \u003cb\u003eRev. Dr. David Peters\u003c\/b\u003e, Episcopal Veterans Fellowship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Explores the many colors of bereavement.\" - \u003cb\u003eMarian Mankin\u003c\/b\u003e, Program Director of Bo's Place (Bereavement Center)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Working in hospice and palliative care, we often discussed the lack of appropriate resources to help the children, grandchildren and siblings of our patients process their grief. I wish I'd had a copy of My Favorite Color is Blue. Sometimes. on my shelf. The poetic verse and vivid artwork gently explore the spectrum of emotions grieving children, youth and adults experience.\" -- \u003cb\u003eSarah H. Cross, \u003c\/b\u003eLMSW, MPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Our world is increasingly re-discovering that grief and trauma are whole-body experiences. Hutchison's imagery and art are a feast for the eyes, soaking into the mind's memories and rendering fresh tears, smiles, and that human-divine alchemy of prayer that all great art performs.\" -- \u003cb\u003eTroy Bronsink, \u003c\/b\u003efounder of The Hive: A Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action and author of Drawn In: A Creative Process for Artists, Activists, and Jesus Followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist and author \u003cb\u003eRoger Hutchison \u003c\/b\u003eis the Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. His first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Painting Table: A Journal of Loss and Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, has been used by people of all ages in schools, churches, and community groups across the United States. Roger's second book, \u003ci\u003eUnder the Fig Tree: Visual Prayers and Poems for Lent\u003c\/i\u003e (2015) has been released to rave reviews. He had the privilege of painting with children who had witnessed the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT. The experience affected him profoundly and convinced him of a vocation to use his writing and art to serve those who grieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaclete Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: November 7, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781612619231\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.3\" H x 7.8\" L x 7.8\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44516509384890,"sku":"9781612619231","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/912ZoSGCGsL._SL1500.jpg?v=1736351368","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/my-favorite-color-is-blue-sometimes-a-journey-through-loss-with-art-and-color","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}