{"product_id":"9781943995127","title":"Marie's Journey to the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing could have prepared award-winning documentarian Keith Famie for terminally-ill cancer patient Maire Kent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat began as a documentary interview evolved into great friendship as 23-year-old Maire, who was facing a lonely final year on earth, found genuine care and concern in Keith. He became giver of unconditional support, promise keeper, and helper on her journey from abandonment to connectedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter her death, blind master carpenter George Wurtzel crafted a small pine sailboat to carry her ashes to the ocean. The little vessel's journey would touch the lives of hundreds of strangers, unknowingly working in unison to fulfill Maire's final wishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA behind-the-scenes look at the documentary film \u003ci\u003eMaire's Journey,\u003c\/i\u003e this book will make readers ask of themselves: Who am I? What is my purpose? What will be my legacy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn about the film and see a trailer, please go to http:\/\/mairesjourney.com\/index.html.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA portion on the proceeds from this book and the tour will go to the Maire Kent Memorial Fund for Sarcoma and Cardiac Tumor Research. See http:\/\/mairesjourney.com\/support.html.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR MAIRE'S JOURNEY TO THE SEA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich Homberg, President and CEO, Detroit Public Television\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs American society looks to find new ways to approach end-of-life issues, Maire's journey and all the Keith has envisioned could become a national dialogue that celebrations life, a genuine sense of community and death. Marie's passion, matched with Keith's relentless commitment, makes for something that could be transformative.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthur Horwitz, Publisher\/Executive Editor with the Detroit Jewish News\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the midst of this young woman's struggle against a terminal diagnosis, she takes an interest in Keith's documentary work relating to the Holocaust and receives significant reinforcement in her determination to \"survive.\" While the story of her life has the inevitable ending, the \"journey\" Maire is about to embark upon is nothing short of astounding and uplifting.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDottie Deremo, RN, MSN, MHSA, FACHE, Executive Emeritus, Hospice of Michigan, Principal Partner \u0026amp; CEO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaire's Journey powerfully communicates that there is another, enlightened way. Through this 23 year old's passage, we witness Maire coming to terms with her mortality, how she wants her life and death to teach others, and, how families, even the most fractured, can come to a place of healing. Maire positively changes everyone she touches-her doctor, the filmmaker, her family, and all of us as she so generously shares her journey with us. Once you see this documentary, you will be forever changed.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRabbi Bunny Freedman, Chaplain\/Executive Director of The Jewish Hospice \u0026amp; Chaplaincy Network\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe power of \"Marie's journey\" is that through Marie we come to realize that embedded within each of us is likely a very powerful legacy. If your willing \"to\" risk sharing it with those we love, we may be able to turn it into a eternal legacy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarty Fischhoff, Director Taubman Institute, \u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Michigan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaire's story is not one you will ever forget. Her journey is ultimately one we all take, and we can only hope we travel it with as much dignity and courage as she has. You cannot see this movie without wanting to help make her final wish come true.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura Varon Brown, Executive Director \u0026amp; CEO \u003cbr\u003eGilda's Club Metro Detroit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaire's Journey and the storied life of this young woman allows all of us to reflect on the true meaning of support and a kind embrace. Maire's support came late in her young life. It came at a time of despair. Maire fought her way to find kindness and a final wish. Both fulfilled by physicians who were once strangers and through an improbable friendship with the incredible Keith Famie. What Keith gave to Maire, she returned tenfold to him. And all of us.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mission Point Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040603488496,"sku":"9781943995127","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781943995127_p0.jpg?v=1763803214","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781943995127","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}