Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Community Uplift Series of books from Rev. Dr. Anne Hays Egan, including her newest title, Grieving Our Loss of Democracy.
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Grieving Our Loss of Democracy
New release: September 2, 2025
Genre: Politics & Social Sciences
Paperback: $10.99
Ebook: FREE on 9/9/25 (Regularly $4.99. Free via Kindle Unlimited.)
How We Can Navigate Our Grief When Nothing Makes Sense Any More
Do you feel like the world you once knew is falling apart before your eyes?
Polarization, rising authoritarianism, political chaos, and a constant sense of loss make it harder than ever to find meaning and hope. You may feel angry, confused, or even hopeless. What you are experiencing has a name: grief for our loss of democracy.
This book is your roadmap to move through that grief and rediscover a path toward action, community, and renewed hope. Grieving Our Loss of Democracy not only explains what is happening to us collectively, but also guides you step-by-step through the grieving process—from denial and anger to acceptance and empowerment.
Rev. Dr. Anne Hays Egan, an experienced pastor, activist, and community leader, blends psychology, spirituality, and practical tools to help you transform pain into strength. In this book, you will discover:
- A new lens on crisis – Understand why you feel a deep sense of loss and how collective grief shapes our lives and communities.
- The five stages of grief, reimagined – Applied not only to personal losses but also to the breakdown of democratic values.
- Inspiring examples and stories – Learn how others have navigated similar challenges, both in history and today.
- Practical tools and reflection questions – To help you turn overwhelming emotions into conversation, growth, and action.
- A path from chaos to purpose – Move beyond helplessness into a grounded sense of agency and communal hope.
Imagine…waking up and no longer feeling anger or despair, but a clear direction forward.
...finding the words to name your pain and share it with others—discovering that it becomes a source of collective strength.
…replacing fear of the future with a renewed sense of purpose and determination to protect what matters most.
If you feel like nothing makes sense anymore, this book will show you that hidden within the chaos is the way to renewal. Read it to find the strength you need—for yourself, your family, and your community.
Praise for Grieving Our Loss of Democracy
“This is not a book of despair. Grieving Our Loss of Democracy invites readers to honor their grief, find sustenance in shared experiences, and ultimately transform that grief into purposeful resistance.” ~Literary Titan
"A groundbreaking manifesto on social transformation, offering a vision that bends humanity’s arc toward justice...a profound, provocative analysis that illuminates our urgent political and social moment." ~International Review of Books
Building Communities of Hope
Genres: Spiritual Self-Help, Happiness Self-Help, Religion & Spirituality
4.8 stars, 72 ratings
Paperback: $9.70
Ebook: $3.49 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
How People Are Making Positive Change
Hope? You gotta be kidding me! Are you tired of all the bad news, violence, and stress? There are positive alternatives—practical ways people bring more hope to energize themselves and others. Each of us, deep down, has the spirit and fire within to live in joy. Named one of the 20 Best Community Building Books of All Time by Book Authority, this book is filled with real-life stories about people who are doing just that—living large and making a huge difference.
★★★★★ "A great book that guides readers toward building a strong community through good deeds. It is also a much-needed resource for self-healing from life’s challenges and advocating compassion, kindness, and love to support one another." ~Literary Titan, Gold Award
Moving Mama
Genres: Eldercare, Aging Parents, Gerontology Social Sciences, Memoir
4.5 stars, 41 ratings
Paperback: $9.99
Ebook: $3.49 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
Taking Care of Mother During Her Final Years with Alzheimer's
Did you know 6.7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's? Most of us need help, and this book has a lot to offer. Readers call it an excellent, practical resource for those of us who are caring for a loved one. Reviewers say the book is "a must for someone caring for an elder," "a page-turner," and "a compelling story that touched me deeply." They also said the book was "something I could not put down." It's a book that at its core speaks of hope. Add this to your toolkit!
★★★★★ "A compassionate guide through Alzheimer's." ~Amazon Vine Voice Review
★★★★★ "Valuable advice and strategies for navigating the complexities of elder care." ~Amazon Review
About the Author
Rev. Dr. Anne Hays Egan is a high energy community building consultant and retired Presbyterian Minister and mindfulness practitioner. She has lived and traveled all over the world, and has found something special in the many cultures she has experienced. Reviewers say reading Anne’s books is like having a conversation with her in her living room. Anne welcomes those conversations. "Together, we can make a difference," says Anne—and that sentiment comes through loud-and-clear in her books. Learn more about Anne and her work at AnneHaysEgan.com and via her Amazon Author Page.