From the Heart

About the Book

This is a book of poems. Each poem depicts a personal story. Stories witnessed by a Medical Social Worker while working with hospice patients and families. Wondrous stories that need to be shared. Stories that demonstrate hospice as a program that is as much about living as it is about dying. After you read this book, you can’t help but be moved by the tremendous strength of individuals and families who are coping with one of life’s greatest fears; death. This book is an attempt to show that while death can be sad, it is more often to do with love.

About the Author

Marilou Rennie, LCSW, has always had an interest in death and dying. It is no surprise then, that she has worked with that population during her entire career as a medical social worker. She has witnessed many remarkable moments while working with families. She writes poetry to document these moments. Each deeply touches her heart, so the poem that ensues comes from the deepest part of her soul. These poems are a tribute to her patients to help keep their stories alive. She lives in Northern California and continues her work with Hospice today.