Entitled 'No More 'We,' No More 'Us',' the book is an unusual true story detailing one man's angry and irreverent struggle with the loss of his beloved life companion.
'If you have lost a beloved life companion,' the author offers, 'my earnest hope is that you will find some comforting 'resonance' or meaning in my story.'
The book details in moving language exactly what it's like to lose someone, and offers some unexpected life and death lessons for grieving survivors, and also for those who have not lost a beloved companion.
The book discusses The Soul , 'Soulville,' Cosmic Indifference , God, The Death and Separation Protocol, The Ugly Suffer-for-Growth Plan, The Dance of Death, Love is All That Matters, and many other subjects. There is anger, sorrow, humor, and a wished-for happy ending as well.
However, 'This book is not for the faint-of-heart,' the author warns, 'or for those who prefer not to recognize or confront darker realities of human existence.
'If you firmly believe that there exists a caring, benevolent, merciful Supreme Being, you may not care to read this story.
'Or, if you're convinced that when you die, it's 'all over,' and that you do not continue on as an eternal soul, this story may not be for you.
'If you believe that supernatural or paranormal events are merely coincidences, this story is not likely to change your mind.'
The book contains more than 90 pages, and includes full-color photos, poignant Love Notes to the author from his life companion, and a Special Guest Contributor.
The Preface and Introduction, plus dozens of excerpts, are available on the author's website: http://www.death-and-separation.weebly.com
About the Author: A.J. Tourlakes has been a successful non-fiction commercial writer since 1964. He has provided general and specialized copy for large and small businesses, including pamphlets, brochures, press releases and similar materials. In recent years he has also been engaged in various aspects of graphic and web design.
His first book-length endeavor, an unusual chronicle, was motivated by the loss of his lifelong companion, an event which is the subject of the book.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Thornton Wilder's great dramatic homage to small-town American life and the greater universal experience of life, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Our Town beginning October 17th and continuing through November 17th at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. (at Lancaster Road) in Madison. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at973-408-5600 or by visiting www.ShakespeareNJ.org. Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Individual tickets range from $35 to $70; student rush tickets are available 30 minutes prior to curtain for $15.
Toronto, you are in for a treat. The iconic musical FUNNY GIRL will be brought to life for 'One Night Only' this coming Monday night September 30th.Toronto's own Gabi Epstein stars as Fanny Brice in the role that catapulted a young actress and singer named Barbara Streisand to super-stardom nearly a half-century ago. BWW's Jeff Madden digs deep within Gabi to discover just how little separates Epstein from Brice from Streisand.
It was announced today that Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares() Person of the Year on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.
Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the long-awaited first-time stand-alone release of Tony Bennett Live At The Sahara: Las Vegas, 1964, an era-defining concert recording, on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Available for pre-order now atiTunes.com/TonyBennett.
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University welcomes three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston to play the lead role of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way opening the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center. The production, directed by Bill Rauch, will begin performances tonight, September 13, 2013.
Don't let this summer end without seeing 'America's Favorite Original Boy Band'! Olney Theatre Institute presents a limited return engagement of Forever Plaid today, August 24 through September 15 on Olney Theatre Center's Historic Stage.
Rogue Machine continues with World Premiere of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI... by Kemp Powers, extending through September 15, 2013, playing 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm on Sundays at ROGUE MACHINE.
From 1964 to 1968, Chad & Jeremy had eleven U.S. hit singles and released seven classic albums. Since then, the music of Chad & Jeremy has been re-released on countless albums and CDs worldwide. The Capitol Center for the Arts celebrates five decades of Chad & Jeremy with their performance tonight, August 11, at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale for $30.
Since the early 80's, 1964…THE TRIBUTE has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the 'Best Beatles Tribute on Earth '. 1964 …THE TRIBUTE takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964 astonishingly recreates an early 60's live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. Over 25 years of researching and performing have made 1964 masters of their craft. Come see why 1964…THE TRIBUTE is the definitive Beatle show! 1964 will perform at bergenPAC today August 8, 2103 at 8:00 p.m.
Don't let this summer end without seeing 'America's Favorite Original Boy Band'! Olney Theatre Institute presents a limited return engagement of Forever Plaid August 24 through September 15 on Olney Theatre Center's Historic Stage.
Many individuals who find themselves in workaday positions imagine what life would be like as a manager, business leader, franchise owner or entrepreneur. The skills, traits, and values that are necessary for success for these roles are detailed in a new digital-original series by Herb Greenberg, Ph.D. and Patrick Sweeney.
Since the early 80's, 1964…THE TRIBUTE has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth ". 1964 …THE TRIBUTE takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964 astonishingly recreates an early 60's live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. Over 25 years of researching and performing have made 1964 masters of their craft. Come see why 1964…THE TRIBUTE is the definitive Beatle show! 1964 will perform at bergenPAC on Thursday August 8, 2103 at 8:00 p.m.
Our Broadway at the Bass season, nicknamed "I Love Broadway!," will feature the regional premiere of I Love Lucy Live on Stage, a time warp that puts you in the audience, circa 1952, during the taping of two of the sitcom's most well-known episodes. Other powerhouses for the Broadway season include the Bass Hall debut of the Tony Award-winning hit Jersey Boys; Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; Stomp; American Idiot; the first national tours ofGhost The Musical and Nice Work if You Can Get It; Menopause The Musical; and the return of the Blue Man Group.
From 1964 to 1968, Chad & Jeremy had eleven U.S. hit singles and released seven classic albums. Since then, the music of Chad & Jeremy has been re-released on countless albums and CDs worldwide. The Capitol Center for the Arts celebrates five decades of Chad & Jeremy with their performance on Sunday, August 11, at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for $30.
Douglas Hodge stars as Willy Wonka in the brand-new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, the story is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Grammy winners for Hairspray; Smash), with a book by award-winning playwright and adaptor David Greig (The Bacchae; Tintin In Tibet). The show opens tonight, June 25. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Take Wing And Soar Productions, in partnership with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, present TWAS' Tenth Year Anniversary Season main stage production of Oscar Wilde's celebrated comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, directed by Kevin Connell for a limited run at the Poet's Den Theater, from tonight, June 14th through 30th, 2013.
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that due to inclement weather, The Public Theater Gala performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE will now happen on the rain date, Tuesday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. A stand-by line for tomorrow's concert performance will start forming at 6:00 p.m. with any available tickets given out just prior to curtain.
As part of Velocity's commitment to deliver 400 premiere hours of compelling programming in 2013, the first network for upscale men is debuting two exhilarating original series in June beginning on Tuesday, June 25 at 10 PM ET/PT with the world premiere of WHAT'S IN THE BARN?, and the premiere of FANTOMWORKS at 8 PM ET/PT on Sunday, June 30. Both new series build on Velocity's winning formula of providing viewers with a variety of adventure, automotive, sports and leisure programming that is always action-packed and captures the best of the human experience.
Some shows are iconic, known by everyone - that would be LES MISERABLES. Others are iconic and not known, best identified by individual songs that everyone knows by heart, while many people know the songs and have no clue that they are show tunes. That would be THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE SMELL OF THE CROWD. Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley wanted to recreate their success in STOP THE WORLD - I WANT TO GET OFF, and the result was the show that gave us 'Who Can I Turn To?' Opening in England in 1964, the show was slight enough not to open in the West End, but David Merrick decided to give it a chance on Broadway.
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced additional casting today for the 2013 season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. This summer, all performances for THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, A NEW MUSICAL will begin at 8:30 p.m. with running times of approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.
Take Wing And Soar Productions, in partnership with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, present TWAS' Tenth Year Anniversary Season main stage production of Oscar Wilde's celebrated comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, directed by Kevin Connell for a limited run at the Poet's Den Theater, from June 14th through 30th, 2013.
I must say that there was plenty of Disney magic in this visual extravaganza and it delighted my inner-child ever so much.
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced additional casting today for the 2013 season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. This summer, all performances for THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, A NEW MUSICAL will begin at 8:30 p.m. with running times of approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has announced that three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston will play the lead role of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way opening the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center. The production, directed by Bill Rauch, will begin performances on September 13, 2013.
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