
By: Christine Hassing
ISBN: 978-0997344929
Self-published, 2016
Often spiritual and utterly inspirational, Christine Hassing's poetic memoir describes the marathon runner's journey toward acceptance of the physical loss of her beloved family member, a dog named Roo, and acknowledgment of the powerful, ongoing emotional connection she continues to share with her.
Written in a flowing, rhythmic, and at times, rhyming style, this meditative reflection on hope, faith, and love is much more than a tribute to a lost loved one. It's about moving beyond past hurts, nourishing the self, learning forgiveness, and discovering and nurturing love in the form of two- and four-legged creatures who remain "forever by our sides."
To the Moon and Back...To Me: What I Learned from Four Running Feet is a moving testimony written in journal form that illustrates how it is possible to uncover meaning, messages, and gratitude in nature and find our way back to self-acceptance by embracing the bumps and the beauty in the road.
About the Author

Resilience life coach with thirty years of experience teaching individuals to find a centeredness in life, in their leadership, and within themselves. A gifted life story writer and teacher whose unique ability to reframe stories provides individuals meaningful emotional and spiritual healing. Published author of her life story and a non-fiction book of life stories titled Hope Has a Cold Nose, a collection of military veteran life stories about the healing effects of service animals when journeying with PTSD and MST (military sexual trauma). Passionate advocate for holistic well-being, animals as healers, and to inspire unconditional listening and hope.
To learn more about Christine Hassing and her work, please see christinehassing.com