The Grieving Garden

Living with the Death of a Child

Twenty-Two Parents Share Their Stories

by Suzanne Redfern and Susan K. Gilbert

ISBN: 1-57174-581-1
304 pages
6 x 9 inches
Trade Paper

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Xpress Reviews--First Look at New Books

By Antoinette M. Brinkman, M.L.S.
Published in Library Journal
2008-02-26
Verdict: Ultimately, this book shows that comfort, healing, and even growth are possible after the death of a child . This powerfully authentic book is highly recommended for large public libraries and counseling collections.
Background: It's hard to imagine anything worse than the death of a child. Redfern and Gilbert reflect on their own experiences with such a tragedy and recount the stories of 22 other parents whose children died at a variety of ages and from causes ranging from disease and accidents to suicide and terrorism. The authors organize the interviews in a way that mirrors the stages of the grieving process, including immediate reactions, seeking support, effects on family life and relationships, integrating the loss into one"s life, and maintaining connections with a loved one. Simple words, carefully edited, convey eloquent and practical insights into the bereavement experience. Grieving, it is suggested, is not an orderly process; survivors often face family disruption and career malaise. Professional help may or may not be helpful. Several complain about the inane, inappropriate things people said to them upon their loss.

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