“In the depths of darkness, Nancy saw the light. In Rising in the Mourning
Nancy graciously illuminates the path to rise from the unfathomable loss
of her fifteen-year-old son Josh to embracing life on earth and to
vibrantly, lovingly connect with Josh’s eternal being.”
— Deepak Chopra

“A conspiracy of improbabilities” was how Deepak Chopra described the tragic events that took the life of Joshua Rothstein in 2002 when he was struck by a car at just fifteen-and-a-half years old. That conspiracy would thrust Nancy, her husband, and their two daughters into a profound state of grief sparked by Josh’s sudden death. Yet with pure grace, the wall of death was shattered for Nancy and she stepped back into life.

Rising in the Mourning: Ways to Celebrate Life is the remarkable and touching story of Nancy’s inspirional quest to embrace life. In sharing her deeply personal journey, Nancy… with guidance from Josh… uncovers universal truths and exposes lessons about life, death, and everything in between and beyond.

With tenderness and authenticity, she shares her own struggles and triumphs, offering readers revelations and insights to navigate and celebrate life with gratitude and joy. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, who is experiencing arduous times, or who seeks to enrich their life will find encouraging messages of compassion, hope, life, and love in the pages of Rising in the Mourning.