"Sudden Departure Syndrome has become an epidemic in all nations today, whether from divorce and abandonment or death. Muriel Glasgow following decades of service at UNICEF provides the first "world publication" to heal the pain of Sudden Departures. Finally a cure as important as aspirin in the 1920's for the modern pains that face us. We all are included in this book through some one we know and hug. RUN to the drug store and get SUDDEN DEPARTURE... Berny Dohrmann, Chairman www.ceospace.net The September Eleven impact started the thinking about sharing this information; a devastating health diagnosis gave birth to the book.; and events like Air France Flight 447 over the coast of Brazil, the sudden departure of Michael Jackson; the many who disappeared during the earthquake in Haiti; showed that the sudden departure of our loved ones can cause unnecessary drama for those left behind and faced with picking up the pieces, about which there is usually not a clue. This book was created to help us carry on with our lives when loved ones suddenly depart, or in the event that we depart suddenly. It represents a road map of their or our lives. It also helps those left behind to cope more effectively with any grief or depression that might have arisen. "The booklet on Sudden Departure Syndrome ( SDS ) is an essential aid to all UN personnel, who may be assigned to situations and locations in many parts of the world at short notice, where medical, legal and financial conditions may be deficient and international communications difficult to access. NT, NY In the book, testimonials are given by those who experienced the sudden departure of loved ones and who are now organizing and living their lives moment by moment, ., with affirmations for living life fully.
About the Author: The September Eleven impact started the thinking about sharing this information; a devastating health diagnosis gave birth to the book.; and events like Air France Flight 447 over the coast of Brazil, the sudden departure of Michael Jackson; the thousands who disappeared during the earthquake in Haiti showed that the sudden departure of our loved ones can cause unnecessary drama when we are faced with picking up the pieces, about which we usually do not have a clue. Her constant travels made her extremely aware of her mortality; this book was just an idea during that period, especially since there were colleagues who lost their lives while on duty, at times alone or far away from their families, leaving those behind with the task of filling in the pieces of their lives. The earthquake in Haiti took the lives of many United Nations colleagues, in a split second. Families and friends are looking into settling their affairs with some difficulty. This book was created to help us carry on with our lives when loved ones suddenly depart, or in the event that we depart suddenly. It represents a road map of their or our lives. In the book, testimonials are given by those who experienced the sudden departure of loved ones and who are now organizing and living their lives moment by moment, ., with affirmations for living life fully. Formerly with UNICEF for three decades plus, Ms Glasgow was responsible for facilitating the participation and involvement of communities at the village level in UNICEF-assisted drinking water, hygiene and sanitation programmes in various countries.She developed a Community Participatory Audit to support the field level integration of these aspects into projects and programmes. The Audit is also a tool for project staff and governments to monitor and evaluate the extent of community involvement in the project or programme. Ms Glasgow worked very closely with communities appreciating at first hand their culture, daily workloads, livelihoods and lifestyles and the impact of these on conditions of families. Ms Glasgow has been invited to sit on Boards of many NGOs to help keep their focus and their attention to community involvement She produces internet radio shows www.blogtalkradio.com/moringapartners; podcasts on the Yakkers' Corner interviewing people who are dedicated to reaching the bottom billions and helping restore their dignity by improving their lives and livelihoods. Ms Glasgow is an Ambassador of Peace.