Charlotte Author Honored as Award Finalist for 2011 International Book Awards

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Matthews, North Carolina, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) June 3, 2011 -- CHARLOTTE, NC, June 3, 2011 - Gratitude in Grief, Finding Daily Joy and a Life of Purpose Following the Death of My Son (ISBN# 978-1-4490-6379-5), by Charlotte author, Kelly S. Buckley, was recently honored as an Award Winning Finalist in the International Book Awards.

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Charlotte Author Honored as Award Finalist for 2011 International Book Awards

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JPX Media Group announced the award winners and finalists in May. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of JPX Media Group, said this year's contest yielded a large number of entries from authors and publishers around the world. Gratitude in Grief was a finalist in the "Spirituality: Inspirational" and "Religion: Christian Inspirational" categories.

The book chronicles the author's journey through loss following the tragic and unexpected death of her beloved twenty-three year old son, Stephen. To the surprise of many, Kelly began a daily search to find gratitude, even as she journeyed through the painful loss of her child. The result is a book that tells the story of the unbreakable bonds of love and the power of gratitude and hope in daily life. It also presents the reader with a non-traditional approach to grief that has been welcomed with open arms by bereavement counselors and the bereaved alike.

The book was also an award finalist in the USA Book News Awards in 2010.

"I was so honored to receive the recognition. I am humbled knowing that my book was in a category with bestselling authors such as Rick Warren. This book has been a labor of love for me, and I am so thankful that others can find some inspiration from my reflection on how to find happiness, even when facing loss," said Ms. Buckley.

To learn more about Kelly Buckley or to purchase the book, visit www.GratitudeinGrief.com. You can also join in the conversation on life, purpose and faith with Kelly on her Facebook.page (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sfrm=1#!/profile.php?id=741974326) or follow her at www.Twitter.com/ksbuckley. Gratitude in Grief is also available at Amazon.com.

To arrange an interview with Kelly or schedule a book signing event, please contact Mary Crotty of www.TheWordSlingers.com at 704-968-8286.

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