Grief Is an Origami Swan, (Hardcover)

<p><strong><em>Grief Is an Origami Swan</em></strong> is a tender, illustrated guide to navigating loss through the simple ritual of folding a paper swan. Using black-and-white botanical drawings, pressed flowers, and step-by-step instructions suitable for complete beginners, artist Michèle Saint-Michel offers a meditative practice for honoring those who have passed. <strong>Each fold becomes an invitation to pause, reflect, and allow grief to move through the body.</strong></p><p>Created after the passing of her father, the book was first made in a small log cabin near the Missouri River, where Saint-Michel pressed flowers between pages and explored how grief reshapes a life from the inside out. <strong>This 5-year anniversary edition continues to serve as a companion for readers seeking healing, comfort, and quiet rituals during bereavement.</strong></p><p>Part art book, part memorial practice, <strong><em>Grief is an Origami Swan</em> has been shared widely among those who want a gentle way to process grief, whether through hands-on activity, reflective imagery, or a simple, meaningful gesture made in memory of someone loved. </strong>Ideal for individuals, families, support groups, or as a thoughtful gift for anyone experiencing loss.</p>

• Grief Is an Origami Swan, (Hardcover)
• Author: Saint-Michel
• ISBN: 9798986642956
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2025-12-21
• Page Count: 116