Lives Unfinished: Parents’ Reflections on Child Loss

Lives Unfinished: Parents' Reflections on Child Loss is a collection of experiences shared by a group of 10 parents who have survived the loss of a child. The anthology was released on October 23, 2024 and will be officially introduced to the Maddie Potts Foundation community at a Book Launch on November 16, 2024 at the Maddie Potts Memorial Field House.

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"Lives Unfinished: Parents' Reflections on Child Loss" Book

$24.00

What Readers Are Saying

"...So many of the “grief books” that I read after my daughter’s sudden death were not helpful because I felt like the person writing was well intentioned but had no idea what I was going through. THIS is the book I wish I’d had back then..."

Amazon Review
"This book beautifully shares the grief journeys of parents who’ve lost children but resinates with anyone who has lost a loved one. It aids in healing but showing you that grief is different for everyone and that’s perfectly fine. It comforts you to know the anger, resentment, heartbreak as well as happiness and laughter all have a place for everyone who grieves. Thank you to each of these families for share a piece of your life."

Amazon Review
"...You go through a roller coaster of emotions, you feel every word that is written by each parent and even shed a few tears along the journey of reading each story. I highly recommend reading this book as you will have a greater appreciation with each and everyday you wake up in the morning..."

Amazon Review
"The families that wrote this book are beyond strong-this book was a beautiful glimpse into the lives of young people taken way too soon and the families that love them. It sounds weird to say that I loved this book when there was so much loss in it,but I loved reading about each and every person. Thank you for sharing each and every child with all of us that have read it."

Amazon Review
"I cried & smiled while reading this book. I felt more appreciative of what I have as a mom. And more compassion to these parents who opened up their hearts in this book. Thank you all."

Amazon Review
"These are stories of families losing a child and their efforts to survive. Stories of loss and incredible love. A peek into the greatest heartache a human can experience. But these stories are also uplifting as these families tell of what they are doing to honor their children."

Amazon Review

Lives Unfinished: Parents’ Reflections on Child Loss

"...So many of the “grief books” that I read after my daughter’s sudden death were not helpful because I felt like the person writing was well intentioned but had no idea what I was going through. THIS is the book I wish I’d had back then..."

"...You go through a roller coaster of emotions, you feel every word that is written by each parent and even shed a few tears along the journey of reading each story. I highly recommend reading this book as you will have a greater appreciation with each and everyday you wake up in the morning..."

"I cried & smiled while reading this book. I felt more appreciative of what I have as a mom. And more compassion to these parents who opened up their hearts in this book. Thank you all."

"These are stories of families losing a child and their efforts to survive. Stories of loss and incredible love. A peek into the greatest heartache a human can experience. But these stories are also uplifting as these families tell of what they are doing to honor their children."

“Tears are words that need to be written.” ― Paulo Coelho

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