Sunshine After the Storm is an amazing answer to aide in the struggle to survive. With heartfelt stories on many of the various topics and issues mothers face, you will feel surrounded by others who 'get it.' ~Sherokee Ilse, author of Empty Arms.From the Back CoverA compelling read from start to finish, this supportive guide to navigating pregnancy and infant loss will arm you with life-changing tools that will help you feel part of a dynamic community. The complexities of pregnancy and infant loss are explored by survivors themselves rendering this must-read book a first hand personal narrative that invites people to feel less alone in the aftermath of such devastating experiences. Grief knows no timeline and this thoughtful book does an exceptional job of explicating ways that society could more sensitively embody this concept by normalizing the spectrum of mourning. Profound losses create seismic changes in self-image, relationships, and overall identity. Many women blame themselves for their reproductive hardships and harbor monumental shame as a result. Contributors delve into crevices of their minds and hearts and courageously express the complexities of their processes- journeys that should be shared and not silenced, providing enlivening inspiration and raw accounts of how life perspectives are invariably altered in the wake of loss. This accessible guide provides valuable tips and resources for grieving families which serve as a grounding way to acknowledge the pain, ease the grief, and explore pockets of hope. what famous books are in the public domain Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book for many people involved with a lossBy JlavelyI have read this book twice since my son passed away and have bought numerous copies for family, friends and others involved with our family. There were so many times in my early days that I didn't know how to articulate how I was feeling and I related so much to these stories. I found it very helpful to bookmark certain stories and have close friends and family read them so that they could have an understanding of what I was thinking or feeling. I was so glad I read this shortly after my son had passed away (there were other books I was gifted that took much longer to open).1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Healing in the first 5 pages- must read.By J. HeinckerSince I haven't read the whole book I can't say that it's awesome.... Yet. But, if the first 5 pages are any indication of the healing in it's entirety, it's a must-read for everyone! Really, everyone, you say, I've not lost a child, you say, not me, you say, I'm fine, you say. Let me try to illustrate why everyone should read this book.Who should read it? Anyone who has experienced ANY loss- this goes far beyond infant child loss. Anyone who has lost a dream of what-could-have-been, what-should-be or what-might-be. Anyone who even thinks they've had a loss; loss especially in the form of miscarriage is not always "confirmable" but the body remembers knows- trust that, if you feel you lost something/someone, you did. Anyone who might experience loss. Anyone who has, is, or will support someone who experiences loss should read it. I wish I had this tool many times. Anyone who wants to feel human emotion profoundly should read this book. Anyone who is going to be someone else's loss someday ie. everyone dies. No matter your life death beliefs, your religion, etc. read it. See, everyone.After you read it, comment on my Facebook page: Natural Midwestern Blessings. Let's start a normal-life-stage-called loss, discussion. Let's lift each other up and make the world a better place one loss at a time. Just as birth/beginnings are a beautiful raw empowering experience, death/losses can be the same.We need to talk about loss.Love, a loss journeyer1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The stories are a blessingBy r.mcgeebudaSunshine After the Storm was picked off of my list, or should I say unexpectedly added to my reading to review list, because of the loss I have just recently went through. I've given birth to a stillborn and I've been reading about this subject matter since. I saw this book while surfing through looking for another grief book.This book is filled with personal stories of loss with a touch of inspiration. Although I find that most of the subject matter is on miscarriages or multiple losses, I think this could benefit someone who has been there. The few stories on Stillbirth hit home for me and the inspiration that was given from the stories, are a blessing. I can't thank the women enough for reaching out to others and giving them hope.Although at times this book was hard to read because of the editing, I would recommend it to any and all grieving parents. Not just the mothers. Fathers too. If a father were to read this, he could see some bits of what the mother of the baby is going through. I'd also say this is a good read for those who want to understand what a grieving parent is going through, even if the loss happened years ago.