Buckle Up
Because Grief Doesn’t Come With GPS or Decent Rest Stops
Buckle Up isn’t your typical book on grief—it won’t tell you to “move on” or offer clichés that don’t help. Instead, it’s an honest, hopeful, and sometimes even humorous guide to getting through loss without losing yourself in the process.
Reader Love for Buckle Up
Buckle Up" is a Life Changing Book
“It is my experience that reading this book was life changing in how I now look at, and process grief. Lori Larson-Heller is an excellent writer and I am so thankful she took the time to write this book. I am in my late 70's and was raised in a violent, alcoholic, Irish Catholic family. Growing up in that type of dysfunctional family created many emotions driven by fear, inadequacy and loss. I have been very fortunate to ultimately lead a good life, find serenity and accept the ups and downs of life on life's terms. I am very grateful for how I have been able to travel my journey. However, I have never understood grief. Chapter after chapter in "Buckle Up" finally, after many, many years, explained to me, in terms I can understand and embrace what I went through and how it shaped me to become the good, decent and caring man I am. I better understand that "spirituality" and "religion" are very different. I now more deeply understand that navigating grief was always dependent on embracing "a power greater than myself" of my own choosing, who took care of me during the most difficult and challenging times in my life. As it turns out, navigating grief built a strong foundation on which I now stand, and through this book I now actually and clearly understand my journey of life and the vitally important role grief played in my healthy survival.”
- Kevin S
Best book I have read in years!
“WOW! This is a powerful story with so much wisdom. Lori shares her story of love, loss, grief, and her journey through it all. She shares how we all have choices, and our happiness in life is based on the choices we make. I am not a reader, and I couldn't put this book down. It is a must-read for all! Thank you, Lori, for sharing your story. This book will help many people!”
- Kathy
“Very inspirational; I couldn't put it down. She did a great job at telling her journey and path through some really hard times. Proof that God really does carry us thru the hard times.”
- Laurel
Heartwarming
“I found Lori’s book to be inspirational. As a member of the club that no one wants to be in… reading about the hardships and hurdles that Lori navigated gave me courage and perspective into my own journey. Lori’s outlook on life from “ old me” to “ new me” will inspire you too!”
- Susan S.
Inspirational
Easy read with honesty, humor and hope.
“What a beautiful story of love, loss, rebirth and finding a new path. You will want to make a cup of tea, find a cozy spot and block out your afternoon before immersing yourself in Lori’s story. I know I couldn’t put it down and had to read cover to cover.”
- Maryrose
“This book does a really good job of surfacing the many aspects of grief with no punches pulled. Lori isn't afraid to go to the tough places, yet provides hope for what comes ahead and the opportunities that come with that. I appreciate her honesty and authenticity and for keeping it real. I am sorry for what she has had to go through and appreciate the "wisdom nuggets" she has placed throughout this book. I've used her "wisdom = knowledge + experience" framework a bunch of times already! Can't wait to enlighten my students with that one!”
- Lynn
Way to keep it real Lori!!
A book for all of us
“This is a beautiful ride through the journey of grief. The author speaks to you as though she’s sitting right next to you; with your hand in hers. She shows us that there is joy and evolution alongside the sadness. I highly recommend this wonderful book for everyone going through new stages of their lives.”
- Carol H.
You NEED to read this!
“This is a beautiful book. I read it front-to-back in one sitting. Lori tells her heart breaking and hope filled story in such an honest and lovely way. Highly, highly recommend!”
- Jennifer K.
Must Read
“Received this book this morning and couldn’t put it down. This story is incredible …moving…insightful…. and heartfelt.Thanks for sharing your journey. It is beautiful.”
- Anne K.
Your Grief and Losses Don’t Need to Stop You from Living
“Lori is an amazing author who shares her journey through multiple losses in her life in a short time. She helps readers to see how faith and choosing which path you take to deal with these events shape your future. She points out you have choices in how to frame loss and uses her wit and everyday experiences and trials to speak to readers like a friend.”
- Nina