Durban author Leonard Moodley writes a book about grief
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Grief is something that many people have had to go through when losing a loved one, but it's a hard thing to navigate.
Many people struggle with the process, sometimes not even acknowledging that they need help. Living with that kind of weight can be detrimental to one's health.
It is for this very reason that we were so delighted to hear about a Durban author's first book release that centres around grief.
Leonard Moodley, a first-time author and grief survivor, learned about grief at a young and tender age. He was just three years and 10 months old when he lost his mother and from then, the personal tragedies didn't stop.
I am a grief survivor. I was consumed with death at a very early age. The Angel of Death visited our home and my mom was then gone too soon. At that moment, I was three years and 10 months old and my younger brother was only 15 months old. As a a grief survivor who has lost a great many loved ones - family and friends of my own over the years, I encountered my fair share of pain, brokenness, and grief. I feel I have gone through enough of my own personal tragedies to be in a position to help people who are grieving and to understand what they are going through.
We asked Moodley what motivated him to write the book and, of course, he admitted that this was not just an act of love, but also a personal journey of dealing with his grief.
He said: "When I started writing this book, I began to feel a bit uneasy. The reason was obvious, I was venturing deep within my own experiences and talking about that which is not spoken of. Accept this book as I intended it to be, as an act of love.
"If you are mourning the loss of a loved one, the messages in this book may help you put to words what you are feeling. This book is about healing. It will open up your feelings and emotions. Take time to let the words absorb you and consume you. May you be healed from that which you cannot speak."
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The book, 'When Tomorrow Starts Without Me, We Didn't Get to Say Goodbye', will be released in March 2024. Moodley is a debut author and is self-publishing his book, which means that there are more steps to follow; for example, where the book will be sold.
The book will cost R250 and Moodley will be selling his book at different venues in the upcoming weeks leading up to the release. This information will be released on his social media platforms.
Facebook: Leonard Moodley
Instagram: moodley_len
Email: [email protected]
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