Author: Mary Frances Knapp


  • “A Grief Observed”After the loss of his wife to cancer, the famous Christian author struggled with his sense of faith and identity

    “A Grief Observed”
    After the loss of his wife to cancer, the famous Christian author struggled with his sense of faith and identity

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  • On The 75th Anniversary of D-Day"The Fallen 9000": Artists who stenciled 9,000 bodies on the beach

    On The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
    “The Fallen 9000”: Artists who stenciled 9,000 bodies on the beach

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  • Eye of the Storm: Shawn Thornton Paints His CancerHow an artist channeled a pineal gland tumor into stunning paintings

    Eye of the Storm: Shawn Thornton Paints His Cancer
    How an artist channeled a pineal gland tumor into stunning paintings

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  • “A Moveable Feast”We revisit Hemingway's classic to contemplate how the deaths of WWI hovered over Paris' "roaring" years.

    “A Moveable Feast”
    We revisit Hemingway’s classic to contemplate how the deaths of WWI hovered over Paris’ “roaring” years.

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  • What is Suicide Prevention? (Interview)How Centerstone Research Institute uses data to provide better behavioral health disorder care to prevent suicide

    What is Suicide Prevention? (Interview)
    How Centerstone Research Institute uses data to provide better behavioral health disorder care to prevent suicide

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  • “The Faith Link”A doctor explores the influence of spirituality on one’s health -- and even one's lifespan

    “The Faith Link”
    A doctor explores the influence of spirituality on one’s health — and even one’s lifespan

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  • Frida Kahlo: In Conversation with DeathMexican artist Frida Kahlo's relationship with death and dying in her work and personal life

    Frida Kahlo: In Conversation with Death
    Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s relationship with death and dying in her work and personal life

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  • Our Weekly Tip: Before Death: Estate Planning
    How can you ease the uncertainties that can arise with settling an estate?

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  • Preserving the Totem Poles of the NorthwestClans indigenous to the Northwest Coast saw totem pole carving as a crucial end-of-life tradition

    Preserving the Totem Poles of the Northwest
    Clans indigenous to the Northwest Coast saw totem pole carving as a crucial end-of-life tradition

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  • “For Once in My Life”Let Stevie Wonder's song bring strength and joy to your memorial ceremony

    “For Once in My Life”
    Let Stevie Wonder’s song bring strength and joy to your memorial ceremony

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