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An Empty Cradle, a Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death (Paperback)

by Christine O'Keeffe Lafser (Author)
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Product details

  • Paperback: 249 pages
  • Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S. (1 Mar 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0829411739
  • ISBN-13: 978-0829411737
  • Product Dimensions: 15 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 371,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Comfort and hope for parents after infant death.
Nearly a million parents suffer a miscarriage or infant death every year. Theirs can be a lonely, quiet grief--with many deep emotions experienced but not easily expressed. This collection of more than a hundred short meditations beautifully interweaves these overwhelming and very real feelings of bereaved parents with scripture passages that provide comfort, direction, and a sense of hope. "The book features short reflections--many of them hers--interspersed with Scriptures from the Bible. There is a section for mothers and one for fathers. The book is intended to be poignant and uplifting, to make those who have experienced such sadness remember and knowingly nod their heads and realise that someone else has felt the same misery. It is intended to help the rest of us understand, at least a little.' --Bill Lohmann, RICHMOND-TIMES DISPATCH, 10/06/98 "'O'Keefe Lafser originally wrote " An Empty Cradle, A Full Heart" for a neice who lost a child. She alternates reflections about the intense loss--drawn from her personal experience and from conversations with others who have lost children--with Scripture passages that echo the parent's sorrow, but also offer comfort, direction, and a sense of hope." --Heidi Schlumpf, NEW WORLD 10/11/98

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, helpful reflections for grieving parents., 7 Dec 1998
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As grieving parents, both my husband and I found these reflections very timely. It's the kind of book you can pick up and read for one minute or one hour, depending on your mood and current needs. It is definitely a Christian-based book...each reflection is followed by a scripture pertaining to the idea presented in the reflection. However, as non-Christians, we loved the stories themselves. They put so eloquently into words the many conflicting feelings we are having after the death of our son. I highly recommend this book to others who have suffered a similar loss.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Empty Cradle, a Full Heart, 20 May 2003
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This book is very sweet but that is all it is. Not being a particually religious person myself I felt that it was not made clear enough quite how biblical it was. There's an extract from the Bible on every page. When I lost my son Freddie at 22 weeks the last thing I wanted was a quotation from the Bible. The religious content of this book should be more clearly outlined in the synopsis.
This book is for people who gain comfort from the church and definitely not for those who do not.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars God sent this book for my broken heart!, 2 Nov 1998
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I had been searching and searching for a book of bible verses pertaining to my loss but I also wanted personal stories in it. I'd even been considering writing one myself if I couldn't find one. This book is EXACTLY what I'd prayed for and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking comfort in God's word.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book to start thinking and talking, when you're ready
We found this book useful, not just for our personal reflections but in opening up communication between us following our son's death. Read more
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