Val Walker's newest book Healing through Wonder is a powerful work--urging readers to draw upon their own resilience, particularly a sense of wonder as they cope with loss. Walker reminds us to embrace our own inner strengths as we struggle with grief. This book is a gift to anyone who is bereaved.

Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, Senior Vice-President for Grief Programs, The Hospice Foundation of America, Author, Disenfranchised Grief, Grief is a Journey, When We Die

Healing Through Wonder is a luminous testament to the transformative power of awe. Blending personal vulnerability with compelling research, this book invites readers into a journey where wonder becomes a profound source of healing and hope after trauma and loss.

Scott T. Allison, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Richmond, Editor of Heroism Science and the Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies, Author, Reel Heroes, Heroic Humility, Handbook of Heroism

Walker's personal experience with trauma is both moving and beautifully written. Her study of awe as a source of healing for herself and others will bring hope, help, and pave a better future for many.

Kelsey Crowe, PhD, Co-author, There Is No Good Card for This, and Founder of Empathy Bootcamp

In the midst of illness, trauma and loss, it is easy to feel alone and stuck in darkness. By providing a platform for the sharing of awe-inspiring moments, the Healing Through Wonder project propels us toward health by reminding us to step outside of ourselves and to celebrate our collective humanity and the wonder of the world.

Annie Brewster, MD, Executive Director and Founder, The Health Story Collaborative, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School, Author, The Healing Power of Storytelling

Val Walker's profound journey through trauma and spiritual exploration is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. This book beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of connection and awe. A must-read for anyone seeking healing and understanding.

Shari Botwin, LCSW, Keynote speaker, media contributor, and author of Thriving After Trauma and Stolen Childhoods

Healing Through Wonder honors the truth that grief is not something to fix, but something to live within-and that awe and wonder can create space for healing without forcing it. Val Walker captures how openness and connection can gently accompany the grieving process, especially through the voices of those who have lived it.

Glen Lord, CEO, Peer Support Community Partners, MA