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Heaven's Child: A true story of family, friends, and strangers

par Caroline Flohr

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Kirkus Review- "A pointed, intelligently told story of a family accepting loss gracefully. Such a book on one's nightstand, particularly if one is in the midst of the grieving process, could offer solace in a way that fiction never could." "When a child dies, her immediate family members face grief, longing and rebuilding in this true story. Flohr's daughter Sarah was 16 when she died due to a freak car accident. The moment was devastating to her family, particularly her identical twin, Caiti. Yet every member of Sarah's extended clan-including her divorced parents, her stepfather, her elementary school-aged brother and her grandparents-was left wondering how to restart his or her life after the trauma. The author felt this pain more acutely than most; her so-called "failures" as a parent and Sarah's tempestuous nature clashed often, and she found peace elusive. She tries to piece together Sarah's thoughts in the days and weeks before her death in this book and struggles to understand her grief process by taking a bird's eye view of it. " 'There's been an accident, and Sarah has been killed.' The tears begin at that moment," she writes. "I couldn't know then that they would flow for the next five years, every day, and every night." Although her loss was profound, the author managed to put herself outside her own sadness to take care of the tasks at hand: burying her child, repairing the damage to her second marriage, and raising two baby daughters and a son. On the edge of the story is the dazed Caiti, who wanders like a ghost throughout the narrative. The book is most compelling when we see Sarah's side of the story, whether through her own writings or the author's imagined play-by-play of her decision to get into that car on that summer night. The story honestly depicts a real family; the author doesn't sugarcoat the ugliness of divorce or the anger of miscommunication. The book also provides no grand "life lesson," which works in its favor. It shows that Sarah's decision to get into that car that night wasn't an act of rebellion; she was just a teen in search of food and adventure. " - Kirkus Review… (plus d'informations)
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This book was amazing- I can't even begin to imagine how this family felt. I can't imagine loosing a sibling, let alone a twin sibling. I thought this was a great read, it really makes you take a step back and realize how quickly your life can be turned upside down and changed in a matter of seconds. I think this book was well written and would be great for other families to connect with if they have lost a family member as well. I highly recommend!! ( )
  Chelz286 | Aug 26, 2018 |
I can't comment right now! I am heartbroken and this was absolutely brilliant. ( )
  Angel.Carter | Aug 11, 2016 |
The story of a family dealing with the death of one of her teen-age twins in a car accident. I got bored in places - really didn't move along like it should. It had the potential to be a very inspiring book, however, it just didn't do it for me. ( )
  berthashaver | Oct 25, 2013 |
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This is such a touching, warm, and heartfelt book. i could really share in the pain and joy of this mother who lost a child whom she loves so much. I think it could help others who may be going through a similar loss. ( )
  angelswing | Jul 25, 2013 |
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This novel had me crying from chapter 2 so sad yet empowering. The thought of losing a child cannot even be imagined, the pain that this family went through so intense and real. The strength of the mom throughout leaves you in awe on how she even functioned daily let alone ccared for her 4 other children ( )
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In memory of my daughter, Sarah.
In honor of my children who live: Caiti, Christopher, Mary, and Annie.
And, in thanksgiving for my husband, Andy.
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Bainbridge Island, Washington. Slightly larger than Manhattan, with canopies of evergreens and stretches of open farmland soaking up the summer sun, Bainbridge is a special place. The island is five miles wide and ten miles long, with a rural feel, but only a thirty-five-minute ferry ride to downtown Seattle.
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Death doesn't happen instantly. For a little while, you hover around your body, confused. What you want more than anything is to go home, to be safe, to know you're okay. But my life was over.
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Kirkus Review- "A pointed, intelligently told story of a family accepting loss gracefully. Such a book on one's nightstand, particularly if one is in the midst of the grieving process, could offer solace in a way that fiction never could." "When a child dies, her immediate family members face grief, longing and rebuilding in this true story. Flohr's daughter Sarah was 16 when she died due to a freak car accident. The moment was devastating to her family, particularly her identical twin, Caiti. Yet every member of Sarah's extended clan-including her divorced parents, her stepfather, her elementary school-aged brother and her grandparents-was left wondering how to restart his or her life after the trauma. The author felt this pain more acutely than most; her so-called "failures" as a parent and Sarah's tempestuous nature clashed often, and she found peace elusive. She tries to piece together Sarah's thoughts in the days and weeks before her death in this book and struggles to understand her grief process by taking a bird's eye view of it. " 'There's been an accident, and Sarah has been killed.' The tears begin at that moment," she writes. "I couldn't know then that they would flow for the next five years, every day, and every night." Although her loss was profound, the author managed to put herself outside her own sadness to take care of the tasks at hand: burying her child, repairing the damage to her second marriage, and raising two baby daughters and a son. On the edge of the story is the dazed Caiti, who wanders like a ghost throughout the narrative. The book is most compelling when we see Sarah's side of the story, whether through her own writings or the author's imagined play-by-play of her decision to get into that car on that summer night. The story honestly depicts a real family; the author doesn't sugarcoat the ugliness of divorce or the anger of miscommunication. The book also provides no grand "life lesson," which works in its favor. It shows that Sarah's decision to get into that car that night wasn't an act of rebellion; she was just a teen in search of food and adventure. " - Kirkus Review

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