Jessica's Gift: A mother's journey towards healing after an accident claimed her

Description: Jessica's Gift by Susan Loch, Alison Fraser Mother-of-three Susan Loch lived a carefree life until 21 March 2011. Yet when she woke to find a policeman standing beside her husband, she immediately guessed the sickening truth. Jessica, her nineteen-year-old daughter, had been killed, the latest victim of a treacherous stretch of the Princes Highway on the New South Wales south coast. Life, as Susan knew it, had changed forever.Jessicas Gift is a candid and heartfelt story, charting how Susan grappled with each subsequent day. Initially, her grief felt intolerable and unending, but while Susan despaired, she didnt give up. Gradually, hope, peace and even joy crept back into her life. Susans strength and resilience will inspire anyone who seeks to understand the trauma of child bereavement. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Susan Loch is a debut author who lives in Mollymook, NSW. She was inspired to write a memoir about grief after attending a talk by the founder of The Compassionate Friends. Canon Simon Stephens began the organisation in order to help bereaved parents deal with their shared experiences. He spoke about the importance of books written by those who have been through this form of suffering, leading Susan to write about her own journey following the death of her daughter. Alison Fraser is a publishing professional with over twenty years of experience. She has a background in Australian literature and is one of only five Australian book editors trained by Readers Digest as a book condenser. Alison now runs her own freelance editorial business, Book Therapy. She assists authors by providing services including manuscript assessment, structural editing workshops and mentoring, as well as guidance through the publishing process. She specialises in memoir and literary fiction, and is a member of the Institute of Professional Editors. Review How does a parent live after the death of their child? How do we find meaning and purpose after the loss of a loved one? And how do we start on the road of acceptance and gratitude? Susan answers these questions as she courageously navigates grief with searing honesty.Turia PittSusan writes with open honesty from the heart. A book about grief, life, light and hope. I commend Susan for her courage in writing this book Ben Fordham (Ben Fordham Live, 2GB) In a culture where death and grief are hidden, Susans book tells it like it is - from anguish and disbelief, to guilt, anger and hope. We cant truly know another persons grief; however, Susans intimate account reminds us that grief is a wild place and we are irrevocably altered by it.Wendy Liu (Grief counsellor)A powerful memoir of heartbreaking sorrow; one which I also know. Reading Susans words are as though she knows my broken heart. Such beautiful writing; rich in honesty, raw, real and also soothing.Sally Day (Bereaved mother of Adam Day) Details ISBN0646826182 Author Alison Fraser Short Title Jessicas Gift Publisher Susan Loch Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0646826182 ISBN-13 9780646826189 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-11-22 Pages 226 UK Release Date 2020-11-22 Imprint Susan Loch Subtitle A mothers journey towards healing after an accident claimed her daughters life Edited by Alison Fraser Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131251140;

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