Eileen, your brilliant book and your other writing about Lydia shows parents who've lost a child to suicide that they, too, can expand the community of people who know and love their children, simply by talking about their loss. I love knowing Lydia through your words. What a special and spectacular human she was.
I remember getting your book and being afraid to open it—your story was too close to my deepest fear. But once I read it, I was enriched by your willingness to express your emotions.
Our books came out around the same time. I fumbled a lot and missed opportunities but also gained insight and learned to take risks. Most important was the community of authors I discovered who were so open and encouraging—so, thank you!
What beautiful reviews you’ve gotten. Of course! Such a moving, important book. I enjoyed this post every bit as much as I’ve enjoyed watching this book come to life. Congratulations!
Eileen, your brilliant book and your other writing about Lydia shows parents who've lost a child to suicide that they, too, can expand the community of people who know and love their children, simply by talking about their loss. I love knowing Lydia through your words. What a special and spectacular human she was.
I remember getting your book and being afraid to open it—your story was too close to my deepest fear. But once I read it, I was enriched by your willingness to express your emotions.
Our books came out around the same time. I fumbled a lot and missed opportunities but also gained insight and learned to take risks. Most important was the community of authors I discovered who were so open and encouraging—so, thank you!
Congratulations on the wonderful reviews!
Well I wasn’t expecting to get weepy reading this newsletter! Thanks, as always, for sharing your experience.
What beautiful reviews you’ve gotten. Of course! Such a moving, important book. I enjoyed this post every bit as much as I’ve enjoyed watching this book come to life. Congratulations!