Song of the Cardinal: A true story of miracles and magic after heartbreaking loss

When life breaks your heart, it can also break you open.“Song of the Cardinal is one of the most beautiful and captivating books I have ever read. It is a 360-page Chicken Soup for the Soul® story.”—Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series“If you're ready to be inspired and awakened, this book is a must-read.”—Kyle Cease, transformational comedian and New York Times bestselling author of I Hope I Screw This UpSong of the Cardinal is a celebration of resilience and the enduring human spirit. It is an unforgettable story of eternal love, spiritual awakening, and personal transformation that will leave you convinced:—You are never alone.—It’s never too late to follow your dreams.—Grace is waiting patiently for you on the other side of grief.At 48, Cynthia Waine Brandt seemed to have it all. But on a foggy night in Juneau, Alaska, that world shattered when her 54-year-old husband died unexpectedly, 4,000 miles away in Atlanta, Georgia.Though she feared his death would destroy her, when she flew out of Juneau and into a life without Harry, she actually embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery that no lines on a map could ever define.Through vivid storytelling, Cynthia shares her transformational journey—revealing how the cardinal became a symbol of hope and an ever-present guide on her path forward.If you are walking through loss—or simply longing for more—this award-winning memoir offers comfort, inspiration, and a gentle reminder that you can always begin again.Recognized for Excellence:— Gold Award, Nonfiction Book Awards (Personal Transformation, Inspirational, Death & Grief, Memoir)— Living Now Book Award – Best Digital Media (eBooks & Audiobooks)— Independent Publishers Book Award – Best Regional eBook (Nonfiction)— National Indie Excellence Award – Winner (Grief)— Book Fest Awards – Gold (Transformational Memoir)— Book Fest Awards – Silver (Audiobook)— Writer's Digest Self-published Book Awards – Honorable Mention (Inspirational/Self-help)— National Indie Excellence Awards - Finalist – Regional Nonfiction (West)— International Book Awards – Finalist – Best Cover Design (Nonfiction) Read more