Book — Ride to the Stars: A Story for Children about Life, Loss, and Love — by Suzanne Gene Courtney

Ride to the Stars: A Story for Children about Life, Loss, and Love
by Suzanne Gene Courtney

This book is set on the Big Island of Hawaii, where the author paints a heartwarming story based on the tragic loss of her son. Through her writing, children can more easily understand loss and find comfort as the story unfolds, showing life continuing on the other side. The book teaches the beauty of life, the importance of family, and the absolute joy of cherishing each day. The Hawaiian honu (green sea turtle) and other Hawaiian words are featured, making this read a teaching tool as well.

About the Author

Suzanne is a retired elementary teacher, an artist, an illustrator, an author of seven books, a Reiki Master, a grief coach, a mother, and a grandmother who now resides in Austin, TX.

Where To Purchase This Book

This book is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle
https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Stars-Suzanne-Gene-Courtney-ebook/dp/B004ASNDVQ

This book is also available on Amazon in paperback here
https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Stars-Story-Children-about/dp/1608601641

This book is also available at
https://suziesbooks.com
http://www.suzannegenecourtney.com

Contact Information

http://www.suzannegenecourtney.com
https://suziesbooks.com
CSuzieco@twc.com

Social Media
https://amazon.com/author/suzannegenecourtney12

Reviews and Awards

2015 Pacific Rim Book Festival, Honorable Mention

2011 Character Building Counts Award, Silver Seal

“Ride to the Stars is a tender children’s story about life, loss, and love. So often when we are faced with such events, we are at a loss for what to say. Overwhelmed with the details, we desperately attempt to soothe the wounded with meaningfully overused sayings, leaving the heart void of our intentions. Especially the heart of a child, who has not yet grasped such idioms and phrases. I personally found myself faced with this very thing. Heartbroken as one may be, little minds warped with grief want an explanation. They too desperately need to find peace and understanding to right the upheaval in their lives. Suzanne Gene Courtney has drawn from her own experience, and lovingly brings those overwhelming losses of life into bite size, digestible portions. Courtney offers a gentle hand forward in bringing a new learning experience. Her story takes place in Hawaii, and we are introduced to Honu, a green sea turtle. We are provided with a glossary of Hawaiian terms and observe different customs and lifestyles. Nothing can replace what is lost, but growing and expanding can lessen the pain. Thank you Suzanne Gene Courtney!” — Story Monsters Ink, review by Darleen Wohlfeil, February 2016 issue