When grief feels like a lonely road, sometimes the most powerful medicine is a story that says, “I’ve been there too.” It is the healing essence of a new book by Elizabeth Grace Harris, Letters to Heaven. The intimate collection of letters, poetry, and personal reflections is quickly becoming a cherished resource for anyone mending a broken heart, giving a gentle hand to hold on the path toward peace.
The origin of Letters to Heaven is as authentic as it gets. It wasn’t conceived as a book at all. It began when Elizabeth, suffering from the loss of her grandfather, found herself in a deep pit of despair. The pain was so heavy she could barely breathe. One day, she simply started writing. She wrote a letter to her grandfather, expressing all the things she never got to say. Then, she began writing brutally honest letters to God, letters filled with anger, confusion, and a desperate longing for a love.
“I wasn’t trying to be an author,” Elizabeth explains. “I was just trying to survive. I was writing because it was the only way I could get the pain out. I was searching for a love that wouldn’t disappear, a source of comfort that was bigger than my hurt.”
Those private, heartfelt writings became the foundation of this book. Letters to Heaven is her journey from searching outside herself for answers to discovering a divine, unconditional love within. It’s a tribute to resilience that validates the raw messiness of grief while guiding readers toward a place of hope, self-forgiveness, and spiritual comfort. It’s for anyone who has ever felt let down by the world and is looking for something more.
The book is relatable and honest. It doesn’t preach or offer a quick, five-step fix. But, it walks alongside the reader, much like a good friend who isn’t afraid of silence or tears. Elizabeth’s voice is warm and genuine, that will make you feel and resonate with her. She writes in a simple but powerful way, describing our human tendency to look for love in all the wrong places and her central, comforting message is: “Be the child of God that you are. The rest will fall into place.”
The book is a perfect companion for a wide array of readers, including:
Those grieving the loss of a family member, friend, or pet.
Anyone who feel disillusioned by traditional religion but are still seeking a connection with something greater.
Anyone feeling lost, lonely, or searching for a meaning in life.
People who appreciate the healing through journaling and honest self-reflection.
The response from early readers has been overwhelmingly positive, with the book earning a 4.8-star rating. Reviews consistently mention how “real” and “comforting” the book feels, with many readers saying it put words to feelings they couldn’t otherwise express.
Elizabeth Grace Harris, who is also a caregiver for her special needs son, writes from personal experience. Her life has been filled with love, loss, and the beautiful, hard-fought peace that can follow. She hopes her book can be as a light for others walking a similar path.
Availability:
Letters to Heaven is available now in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon.
About the Author:
Elizabeth Grace Harris is a Vancouver BC based author and caregiver. Her writing is drawn directly from her own life’s journey through heartbreak and her discovery of a spirituality rooted in unconditional love. She believes that sharing our stories can heal ourselves and help others feel less alone.
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