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The Death of a Child

by Elaine Stillwell

Book Details

Publisher:Saint Mary's Press
Published:2004
Pages:159
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

There is perhaps no more excruciating pain than the loss of a child. It is a life-changing event that will forever scar a parent. When a child dies, bereaved parents face the challenge of rebuilding their lives, a daunting task that may often seem overwhelming. The Death of a Child is filled with stories of people who have lost a child and how they dealt with the reality of that event. This collection of life-giving lessons touches on a wide range of emotions and situations that parents may enco

Our Review

This collection offers a raw and unflinching look into the profound grief of losing a child, presenting a series of personal narratives from bereaved parents. The book directly confronts the life-altering reality of this loss, exploring the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding a shattered life. It serves as a crucial resource on navigating child loss, giving voice to the excruciating pain and the complex, daunting journey that follows. These stories provide a powerful testament to the specific, life-changing event of a child's death.

What makes this book distinctive is its focus on the practical and emotional realities parents face, offering life-giving lessons drawn directly from lived experience. It touches on a wide spectrum of emotions and situations, creating a resource that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant for those walking this path. This is not a theoretical guide but a collection of hard-won wisdom from those who have endured the same scarring event. Readers grappling with the death of a child will find a vital sense of community and understanding within its pages, a powerful tool for navigating the long process of healing.

Themes

Bereavement

Subjects

Bereavement