Finding Purpose Through Grief with Author Tara Bane

Please join us for a presentation by and discussion with Tara Bane, author of “Evolution of a Heart: From the Darkness of 9/11 to Rebuilding a Life and Finding Joy.” This is a deeply personal memoir chronicling the loss of her husband, Michael, in the North Tower of the World Trade Center, and the decades-long path toward healing. Told with raw emotion and heart, the book moves through the immediate aftermath of tragedy, toward the slower, quieter work of rebuilding a life, raising a family, finding new love, and discovering unexpected joy without letting go of what was lost. 

Bane draws on her professional background as an art therapist, yoga and breathwork teacher, and visual artist to offer readers not just her personal story but a lens on how creativity and embodied practice can support grief and post-traumatic growth. This is not a story of moving on. It is a story of moving through. More than a reflection on tragedy, “Evolution of a Heart” serves as a guide to finding light during the darkest moments, reminding us that even after profound loss, hope endures, and life can still be embraced fully and joyfully. Books will be available for purchase.

Registration is required. Please register at tinyurl.com/Tara-Bane.