Congratulations to Cathy Coons Agasar ’85 on her book publication of The Gift of Loss: Transforming Tragedy.

Synopsis: Faced with the unexpected death of her husband of 20+ years, Cathy was left to raise their three children alone, grieving along with them. When she finally took stock of her life, she realized everyone else’s needs came first. That lifestyle completely zapped her emotional, physical, and spiritual reserves—exactly what she desperately needed when her world turned upside down. Her memoir inspires us to take stock to live the best version of ourselves. It chronicles her journey from unfathomable heartbreak and suppression of emotions to the incredible gifts of the healing process after the sudden death of her first husband.

Cathy Agasar’s debut book, which launched on March 24, 2020, reached #1 bestselling new author status on launch day and earned a top-10 spot on Aspire Magazine’s ‘Best Inspirational Books’ for May. Aspire Magazine is on a mission is to inspire women to live their best lives, something Cathy truly believes in. The Gift of Loss: Transforming Tragedy is available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble as well as independent book sellers. Cathy is often a featured speaker bringing a message of hope, courage and faith every time she connects with an audience.

You can get more information about the book here.