A memoir by Lianne Bridges
Love Will Keep Us Alive
A Journey of Awakening through Heartbreaking Loss and the Alchemy of Love
International Book Awards Finalist
How powerful is love? Can our greatest loss reveal our true life purpose? How can we transform our pain to better ourselves and serve the world?
A memoir of love, loss and awakening, and the discovery of a meaningful path forward.
About Love Will Keep Us Alive
A love story. A profound loss.
A new beginning.
Bob and I fell in love at first sight, but our path to being together was far from simple. Alongside romance, unconditional love and acceptance, we faced difficult choices and the guilt he carried about his existing family. Our wedding in Bali felt like a fairy tale. A few years later, his cancer diagnosis changed everything.
After doing everything possible to help him survive, I was left to face his death, overwhelming grief and the responsibility of raising our two young sons.
What followed was a journey of healing, spiritual exploration and rediscovery. As I began experiencing a connection with Bob after his death, I encountered profound insights about life’s mysteries and the enduring depth of our bond. Those experiences opened me to a deeper calling and a different understanding of what might be possible.
Unconditional and eternal love run through this memoir. In sharing my experience of communicating with Bob, I invite readers to explore the possibility of connection with loved ones who have passed, and the wisdom that may emerge when we open ourselves beyond our usual perceptions.
My hope is that this honest account offers companionship through loss, inspiration to listen to your own heartfelt purpose, and encouragement to live with love, passion, fulfilment and magic.
Who this book is for
You may find yourself
in these pages.
For readers drawn to love, spiritual discovery and the possibility of a meaningful life through change.
- You love getting lost in a magical love story.
- You have lost a loved one and want to understand more about the afterlife.
- You sense that there is more you are meant to do in this lifetime and want to learn more.
- You would love inspiration to live more vibrantly and connect more deeply.
A personal invitation
The story behind the book.
Writing this memoir meant returning to the love, the pain and the discoveries that shaped me. Here, I share a little of what brought it into being.
Listen to the opening chapter
Hear me read the opening of Love Will Keep Us Alive.
Words from readers
A story that stays with you.
“If you love romance, raw vulnerability, passion and soul conversations, you will love this book.”
“Lianne eloquently shares her story about deep love, raw pain and the resilience to survive her grief and turn it into her biggest awakening.”
“Her experience of loss is so palpable and heavy, it brings readers to their knees and back up again with her underlying thread of lightness and hope.”
“A stunningly rich memoir that will truly change the way you live your life, and your perception of the after-life. Most interesting!”
“It is a moving, significant memoir written from more than one voice, magically portraying a true story of how open hearts turn towards each other to survive and thrive through adversity.”
“Her ability to transform the experience into a positive life transformation is a true inspiration. I highly recommend this book to anyone who’s cared for and suffered the loss of a loved one.”
More reader reflections
“The book helped me to see that we all come to crossroads in our lives that are meant to guide us.”
“Inspiring and full of hope, I couldn’t put Lianne’s book down. Every chapter took me on a part of her voyage with Bob and into the depths of what it is to be human.”
“This memoir explores love, loss and the immense healing and learning that comes with communicating across the veil.”
Selected excerpts from reader testimonials.
About the author
Meet Lianne Bridges.
Author, Transformation Guide & Mentor
My journey has taken me from business strategy and consulting into the deeper questions of love, loss and what we are here to contribute. When Bob died, I was forty-six and raising our two young sons. Grief prompted me to rethink my life and begin a personal journey of healing and spiritual discovery.
Today, through Designing Transformation, I accompany people as they connect with their inner wisdom and create lives that more fully express who they are and what they’re here to contribute.
A personal reflection on writing the memoir
“Writing Love Will Keep Us Alive has been one of the most difficult yet rewarding projects of my life. It has allowed me to sit with my pain, acknowledge it, surrender to grieving and ultimately find gratitude in the tremendous loss I had endured. This path towards healing has provided me with a higher wisdom, keen personal insights, and a positive direction and purpose for my life. It’s my hope that this book will provide some of the same benefits to you in your life.”
Lianne Bridges
Listen & explore
Conversations about love,
loss and awakening.
Hear more of the journey through interviews and conversations about the memoir. Choose a conversation below to watch on YouTube.
More conversations and interviews
More conversations to listen to
These podcast interviews explore my story and work more broadly, including transformation, purpose and conscious leadership.
Book clubs, podcasts, business & community events
Invite me into the conversation.
I welcome invitations to speak with your book club, join your podcast or present at a business or community gathering. We can explore the story and the questions it raises, with room for reflection and conversation.
- How powerful is love, and how does it continue to shape us?
- Can profound loss open a doorway to deeper purpose?
- How can we transform our pain into something that serves others?
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