Dawning of a New Day

Dawning of a New Day: A Journey Out of Darkness is a story of healing after a spouse's suicide. Dr. Carolyn M. DeLeon uses her journal writings powerfully to portray her intimate reflections, personal experiences, and thoughts about the grief process as she walked through the valley of grief. She gives insightful life lessons that will help others gain understanding about the grieving process and how to heal and recover from grief. The book contains references and resources to seek help after the loss of a loved one. Dr. DeLeon holds a Bachelor of Theology from Pacific Coast Bible College, a B.A. and M.A. in Communication Sciences from San Jose State University, and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership from The University of Phoenix. Dr. DeLeon's dissertation (2007) is "Perceived Organizational Effectiveness of Facilitating Productivity during the Grief Recovery Period among Healthcare Employees." Dr. DeLeon works in the healthcare industry as a vice president of human resources and senior leadership executive. Her passions are management and leadership development with a particular passion for developing young women in life and leadership-helping women gain confidence to succeed in the workplace.