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by Deborah L. Davis (Author)
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  • Paperback: 220 pages
  • Publisher: Fulcrum Inc.,US (Feb 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1555910637
  • ISBN-13: 978-1555910631
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 810,988 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Offers parents advice on coping with their feelings of despair, anger, and guilt upon the death of an infant, and includes advice on raising subsequent children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, 28 Feb 2005
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This review is from: Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby (Paperback)
I got this book when my daughter was stillborn at 37 weeks. This book helped me make sense of the many emotions I went through. I found the quotes from bereaved parents very moving and they often brought out my tears and in that way helping me to get over the numbness I felt and start grieving. This book doesn't draw from religion which I also found helpful as I am not religious and even less so after my daughter's death.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, 18 Feb 2005
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This book was a great comfort to me when my son was born (stillborn). At the start I read it cover to cover devouring every word written and 6 months on I still read sections of it when I need to. It is very well written covering a large range of grieving emotions that you need to go through to be able to begin to cope with this tragedy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The most useful book I've read, 10 Oct 2001
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This book is the best I've read on what grief is like for a mother who has lost a baby. I lost my first child, a son on 19 May 2001 who was full term, and I have read a lot of books on this subject since then. But this book more than any other spoke to me about what grief is like. I kept hearing myself say "Yes, that's what I feel too". The women's stories were so honest and included all perspectives. I particularly liked the section on resolution of grief because it was the first time I've ever understood what that meant and how I would know what it would feel like. I savour this book and re-read it whenever I need reassurance that I'm still normal and that others have been this way before me. It's perfect - read it and you won't regret it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It help me through the early weeks
I bought lots of books when my baby was stillborn at 38wks. I was looking for answers to impossible questions, which of course I didn't find. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. J. L. Somers

5.0 out of 5 stars This really helped me in the dark times
This book was recommended to me by a friend on SANDS and I was very greatful for it. My son was born asleep at term as well and this book was excellent to read when I was really... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Clairo

4.0 out of 5 stars a helpful book to dip in and out of
I bought this book after our fourth child lived only for eleven hours after birth at term three months ago. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2006 by Ms. Emma C. Soares

5.0 out of 5 stars A guide to the dark days ahead.
Our daughter Emily Rose was born sleeping (stillborn) 3rd October 2004 and I have read quite a few books in the last few weeks and have found this to be one of the best. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2004 by Mrs. L. M. Fricker

5.0 out of 5 stars A very reassuring and comforting book
I found this book very helpful at a time when I really did not know what to do or how to cope. It offers practical suggestions as to how to deal with feelings, it provides some... Read more
Published on 26 May 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have ever read on this subject.
Our son died aged six hours on 15th July 1997, and I discovered this book shortly after.I still dip in and out of it. Read more
Published on 31 May 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful Resource
Deborah Davis has combined startling facts & bereaved parents feelings exceptionally well. As the Mother of a stillborn son 9/11/97, I find this book to be the best I've... Read more
Published on 24 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was very comforting and supportive.
I would encourage anyone who has suffered an early loss of child to read this book. My son was born still on September 22, 1998. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful resource for loss of a baby
We recently lost our infant daughter, and of all the books we checked out of the library, this was the most helpful in learning about and how to deal with our grief. Read more
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