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captainstealthypants's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
It was very important for me to read this book when I did.
The essays in this book are repetitive, and disjointed, and they need to be. Because that's how these experiences feel.
The essays in this book are repetitive, and disjointed, and they need to be. Because that's how these experiences feel.
somanybookstoread's review against another edition
4.0
I love Ann Hood's prose. This was a short read for a single setting simply wrought with power. Heartbreaking but very real and beautifully written. Can't wait for my next Ann Hood book.
lisawhelpley's review against another edition
3.0
Of course it was sad, it was a book about a child dying. I found it repetitive and wondered if anyone had the guts to edit her. Also got tired of hearing about her life of luxery. Wish my writer husband could live that life! That said, reading this sure reminds you to appreciate every day with your loved ones.
amyinthewind's review against another edition
3.0
This is the story of a mother whose 5yr old daughter dies suddenly from a rare strep infection. The book was published 6 years after her daughter's death. I picked it up at the library because the book jacket mentioned knitting as part of a journey through grief, and I have found my own solace in crocheting. The book is somewhat disjointed, jumping back & forth in time. I had no idea that author had a step-daughter until chapter 9 (of 10). Mother's Days and birthdays and anniversary's of the child's death are mentioned throughout the book but not chronologically...skipping somewhat confusingly from the 3rd year back to the 1st.
But then, I can only be so hard on the author. How *does* one write about grief...about such profound loss. Grief feels totally disjointed, confusing, and foggy. And grief is such a unique and personal experience that it would be impossible to write a book that resonated with everyone. Someone, somewhere will pick up this book, and it will be exactly what they needed.
But then, I can only be so hard on the author. How *does* one write about grief...about such profound loss. Grief feels totally disjointed, confusing, and foggy. And grief is such a unique and personal experience that it would be impossible to write a book that resonated with everyone. Someone, somewhere will pick up this book, and it will be exactly what they needed.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
ann hood writes with honesty about the death of her five year old daughter. this book is moving and i read it all last night after completing the lolita effect. i found myself crying in several parts and really aching for this woman's loss.
tallicagrrl81's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Must read for anyone grieving!
ckwartler's review against another edition
4.0
Wow that was good. It was a quick read. A memoir about the author losing her daughter to illness at 5 years old. So raw and real and true. Highly recommend.