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Tom Zuba's Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief book launch and 2014 tour

When Erin died, I did grief the old way, creating pain on top of pain. When Trici, and then Rory died, I did grief a NEW way. I found joy. I'll show you how.

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Tom Zuba's Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief book launch and 2014 tour

Tom Zuba's Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief book launch and 2014 tour

Tom Zuba's Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief book launch and 2014 tour

Tom Zuba's Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief book launch and 2014 tour

Tom Zuba's Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief book launch and 2014 tour

When Erin died, I did grief the old way, creating pain on top of pain. When Trici, and then Rory died, I did grief a NEW way. I found joy. I'll show you how.

When Erin died, I did grief the old way, creating pain on top of pain. When Trici, and then Rory died, I did grief a NEW way. I found joy. I'll show you how.

When Erin died, I did grief the old way, creating pain on top of pain. When Trici, and then Rory died, I did grief a NEW way. I found joy. I'll show you how.

When Erin died, I did grief the old way, creating pain on top of pain. When Trici, and then Rory died, I did grief a NEW way. I found joy. I'll show you how.

Tom Zuba
Tom Zuba
Tom Zuba
Tom Zuba
1 Campaign |
Rockford, United States
$23,173 USD 263 backers
105% of $22,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

This is Me. 

I AM AN ORDINARY PERSON.  
I'm just like you.  
And, I’ve lived through extraordinary circumstances, and made different choices.  
Not at first.  
Not until I realized that the choices I was making created pain
on top of pain
on top of more pain.  
Only then did I start experimenting with life.
My life.  
I did grief a new way.  
And in the process, I found joy.  
Real, pure joy.
So I wrote this book.  
To share what I've learned with you.  
To make it easier for you.
When someone you love dies.  
Which will happen some day, if it hasn't already.  
Because no one is immune to the death of a loved one.  
This book is the first in a series.  
Will you help me publish it?  
Please help me let the world know
There's A New Way to Do Grief.
The old way doesn't work.

THE EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES I'VE LIVED THROUGH  
In 1990, my 18-month-old daughter Erin died suddenly.  
My 43-year-old wife Trici died equally as suddenly on New Year's Day 1999.  
(New Year's Day of all days;  
the next day would have been Erin's 10th birthday had she lived.)  
And my most amazing 13-year-old son Rory died of brain cancer on February 22, 2005.  
Brain cancer!
And I've lived through all of it.
I told you
I've lived through extraordinary circumstances.

Meet my people.

                                 Erin's 1st Birthday                   Rory, Trici and Sean               Rory at 13


Sean's High School Graduation, May 2013

The Book

I've been writing different versions of this book in my mind and on paper for 14+ years.   This summer I got it.  Finally.  Each book in the "A New Way to Do Grief" series will consist of 22* chapters.  This first book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief" is an introduction and overview of everything I know to be true about learning to live a full, joy-filled life with the death of someone you love.  Yes, there is a natural flow and intention and purpose behind the order of the chapters.  But grief is messy and unpredictable and wild and confusing.  So, my hope is that you will keep this book by your bedside and have another copy in your purse, briefcase or duffel bag. I hope you'll refer to it often, each time marveling at the truth that the book's messages seems to grow and expand, a reflection of your own growth and expansion.   It's that kind of book.  I also trust that you'll love this book so much that you'll share many copies.   Each time you learn of someone new, who will be learning to live with the death of someone they dearly love; you can gift this book to them, with your love and prayers.   Publication date is 2-22-2014.

Here's a peek at a chapter called "Tell Me All Of It..."  

A Partial List of Upcoming Titles:

  • A New Way to Do Grief for Bereaved Parents
  • A New Way to Do Grief for Widows and Widowers
  • A New Way to Do Grief for Holidays, Anniversaries and Milestones
  • A New Way to Do Grief for Siblings (My intention is to co-author this book with my son Sean.  I,  
        myself, became a bereaved sibling when my younger brother Daniel Patrick died in 1963.) 
  • A New Way to Do Grief When Death Is By Suicide.
  • A New Way to Do Grief When You Lose Your Job.
  • A New Way to Do Grief During and After a Divorce.
  • The Tour

    YES, I'm going to take my show on the road in 2014 and meet the people. Hopefully, that's you.  I'm going to deliver revolutionary, heart-expanding, hope-filled, one-of-a-kind presentations filled with life, possibility and humor (yes, humor) teaching folks all over the country, A New Way to Do Grief.

    I've created  a Healing Circle of over 4,500+ people from all over the world on my Facebook page. When selecting cities for this 2014 Book Tour,  I'm hoping to visit many of you living in or near my Facebook Top Ten list: 
    • Chicago
    • New York City
    • San Diego
    • Los Angeles
    • Orlando
    • Phoenix
    • Minneapolis
    • Houston
    • Philadelphia
    • Madison and Boston

    In addition to planning an event for the general public in each city selected for a Tour Stop, my intention is to also create events in each city targeted at four audiences:

    1. Doctors at a Major Medical Center
    2. Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
    3. Medical Students
    4. Nursing, Psychology, Social Work and other College Students Studying the Healing Professions.

    What's the Money For?

    Your generous contributions will go toward:
    • Copy Editing 
    • Content Editing
    • Cover Design
    • Internal Design
    • Printing
    • Marketing and Publicity
    • A Promotional Video
    • P/T Assistant to Manage my Book Tour
    • THE BOOK TOUR

    My Gifts to You

    Check out the perks I'm offering you tied to the financial contribution you make to this campaign. Perks include ways to honor and remember your loved ones who have died, autographed books, a virtual book club I've created so we can read and discuss my book together, a coaching session with me, and a 1/2 day workshop hosted by you and presented by me, as well as magnets, t-shirts (men's and women's in sizes s, m, l, xl, 2xl, 3xl), and tote bags.


    Every person who contributes to my campaign will receive periodic email updates so you can follow along this leg of my journey.

    My TOP TEN list 
    of things I want YOU to do:

    1. Financially support this campaign to help me publish my book and teach others A New Way to Do Grief.
    2. Invite your family and friends to join us in financially supporting this effort.
    3. Visit my website at www.TomZuba.com
    4. Subscribe to my newsletter at Newsletter
    5. "Like" my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tomzuba1
    6. Follow my Pinterest Boards
    7. Follow me on Twitter @ TomZuba
    8. Send me good mojo, energy, light, love and keep me and my work in your prayers.
    9. Set the intention to heal what needs healing in your own life by doing grief a new way.
    10. Watch me on Oprah!  Did you know I was on Oprah (yes, that Oprah) in 1999; 3 1/2 months after Trici died?  Here's the clip:  Tom on Oprah

    What Others Are Saying

    "Your words touch my heart. What a wonderful soul you are Tom. I am grateful for your work. It has aided and assisted my healing from the loss of my 24 year old son. It has been 3 & 1/2 years and the sun is beginning to shine for me again. I never thought that would ever be possible. But it is and there is hope for all who mourn. Love and light to you and thank you, thank you." ~ Paula


    "Tom Zuba has transmuted his own grief into being a kind of light bearer for the rest of us." ~ John

    "I look forward to your words everyday!" ~ Angela


    "My husband will be gone 11 months on Monday. You have no idea how you have encouraged me to allow the grief to heal me. Sounds contradictory but reading your words totally made sense to me! You have encouraged me more than you know. Thank you!" ~ Judi


    "Thank you Tom for all that you have done for me and my family... the new way to do grief!  Thank you and God bless." ~ Dan

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    THE BOOK (US)

    $25 USD
    You will receive ONE copy of "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." The price includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    THANK YOU IN THE BOOK

    $15 USD
    I'll list your name, with my thanks, on the "Indiegogo Tribe Thank You" page(s) of my facebook page, my website and in this first book. (This is the first in a series.) I'll also send you one "A New Way to Do Grief" magnet.
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    LIMITED EDITION ANWTDG* TOTE

    $15 USD
    Be the first on your block to have this Limited Edition 2-color *A New Way to Do Grief Tote Bag. I'll also send you one "A New Way to Do Grief" magnet. Includes shipping within the US: add $5.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    REMEMBERING YOUR BELOVED

    $20 USD
    I'll list the name of your loved one who died, on a "Remembering Indiegogo Tribe Family Members and Friends" page on my facebook page, my website and in this first book. (This is the first in a series.) I'll also send you one "A New Way to Do Grief" magnet.
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    *ANWTDG T-SHIRT

    $20 USD
    Available in both men's and women's style. You will love this 2-color special edition * A New Way to Do Grief t-shirt. Includes shipping within the US. Add $5.00 for shipping anywhere outside the US.
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    EARLY BIRD BOOK PRICE (US)

    $22 USD
    A special price for the first 50 fast and decisive friends and followers who will receive a copy of "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." Limited to 50 copies. Includes free shipping in the US only; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    HONORING YOU AND YOURS

    $25 USD
    I'll list your name and the name of your loved one who died, on a "Honoring Indiogogo Tribe Family Members and Friends" on my facebook page, my website and in this first book. (This is the first in a series.) I'll also send you one "A New Way to Do Grief" magnet.
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    EARLY BIRD SIGNED BOOK (US)

    $27 USD
    This special price for the first 50 fast and decisive followers and friends who will receive an AUTOGRAPHED copy of THE BOOK. Limited to 50 copies. Includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    AUTOGRAPHED COPY (US)

    $30 USD
    You will receive ONE autographed copy of my book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." The price includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    SIGNED FOR YOU & A FRIEND (US)

    $50 USD
    You will receive TWO autographed copies of my book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." One for you and the other for a friend. The price includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    THREE AUTOGRAPHED COPIES (US)

    $75 USD
    You will receive THREE autographed copies of my book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." One for you and the other two for great friends. The price includes free shipping within the US; add $18.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    2 SIGNED BOOKS/TELECONFERENCE

    $100 USD
    You will receive TWO autographed copies of "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." The price includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US. You and one friend are also invited to participate in my 1.5 hour live VIP Teleconference call (8:00pm CST) on Monday, March 24, 2014. The teleconference will include time for Q and A. We'll delve deep into the book. The call will be recorded for those unable to participate live.
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    4 AUTOGRAPHED COPIES (US)

    $100 USD
    You will receive FOUR autographed copies of my book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." One for you and the others for three wonderful friends. The price includes free shipping within the US; add $20.00 for shipping outside the US.
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    SIGNED COPY/COACHING SESSION

    $150 USD
    You will receive ONE autographed copy of "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." The price includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US. You'll also receive a one-hour coaching session with me via Skype or Facetime; date and time TBD.
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    1 BOOK/6 WEEK BOOK CLUB

    $250 USD
    You will receive ONE AUTOGRAPHED copy of my book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." The price includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US. You are invited to participate in a 6-week, interactive, Book Club using a weekly Teleconference format and closed, private Facebook page for daily check-ins. Date and time TBD.
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    2 BOOKS/6 WEEK BOOK CLUB

    $500 USD
    You will receive TWO AUTOGRAPHED copies of my book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." The price includes free shipping within the US; add $15.00 for shipping outside the US. You and a friend are invited to participate in a 6-week, interactive, Book Club using a weekly Teleconference format and closed, private Facebook page for daily check-ins. Date and time TBD.
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    2 TIX TO MY CELEBRATION PARTY

    $1,000 USD
    You will receive TWO AUTOGRAPHED copies of my book, "Permission to Mourn: A New Way to Do Grief." The price includes free shipping worldwide! You and a friend are invited to be my guests on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at a CELEBRATION PARTY in my Rockford, Illinois home. We'll be celebrating the publication of my first book. I'll provide the party, you'll provide your own travel and lodging.
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    I'LL COME TO YOU, US/CANADA

    $2,500 USD
    On a mutually agreed upon date, I'll travel to your location (within the US/Canada) and deliver a 1 Hour unforgettable, transformational presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q and A at a site you select and arrange for. I'll be your guest at a dinner/lunch/cocktail party that you host before or after the presentation. Includes 10 autographed books for you to give to your personal guests.
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    INTERACTIVE 1/2 DAY WORKSHOP

    $5,000 USD
    On a mutually agreed upon date, I'll travel to your location (within the US/Canada) and deliver a 1/2 DAY unforgettable, transformational, interactive workshop at a site you select and arrange for. I'll be your guest at a dinner/lunch/cocktail party that you host before or after the presentation. Includes 20 autographed books for you to give to your personal guests.
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