Thomas L. Rose

Thomas L. Rose is the author of "Balloon in a Box, Coping with Grief." Grief over the death of a spouse, child or loved one leaves you broken and wounded. Your heart aches and you experience a wide variety of emotions. This book is about how to handle these emotions.

Follow Rose through his journey of grief as he and others share their memories, good and bad. Their experiences will help you cope with your grief. Learn how to control the “balloon in your box” and move forward in life with your loved one not without them.

The book also contains some inspirational quotes from the bible and famous people. Even if you are not grieving you will find this book to be a thought provoking read.

Rose worked in advertising and marketing most of his life and actually still does today with his son, Rose and Rose Associates. With his wife Joyce he coauthored two cookbooks, "Cooking Together Chinese Style" and "Cooking Together Quick and Easy." They also hosted a cooking segment on the regional Fox TV morning show for 13 years. During that time, they toured the Midwest teaching cooking classes. After his wife’s death Rose, with help of his son, authored a third cookbook, "Cooking Together Revisited," which is dedicated to Joyce with the proceeds going to the families Breast Cancer Support Projects. Rose along with his family produce a YouTube cooking show, Cooking Together Generations, to help promote their Breast Cancer Support Projects.

In addition to writing (he just completed his first novel) and cooking Rose enjoys playing golf and listening to music, all kinds. He takes great pleasure in cooking with the family and cooking for friends.