Recovering from the Loss of a Child

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An extremely well-written, compassionate guide for the millions of people who come face to face with a death in their own families The pain and shock when a child dies can seem unbearable. But expert-on-grief Katherine Fair Donnelly, who has suffered many personal losses, has gained wisdom and strategies for emotional recovery. By sharing, understanding, and accepting this tragic loss, bereaved parents, siblings, and others can cope with this intense grief. Intimate, telling interviews with survivors present practical ways in which surviving family members can take the necessary steps toward recovering from their devastating loss.;Cover Page; Praise for Katherine Fair Donnelly; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Part One: Experiences of Parents and Siblings; CHAPTER 1. A Child Dies; CHAPTER 2. This Can't Be Real; CHAPTER 3. The Pain of Grief; CHAPTER 4. Babies Die, Too; CHAPTER 5. Husbands and Wives; CHAPTER 6. Surviving Brothers and Sisters; CHAPTER 7. The Male Viewpoint; CHAPTER 8. Friends; CHAPTER 9. Messages of Hope; Ten Years Later; Part Two: Helping Hands; CHAPTER 10. Descriptions of Organizations that Help Bereaved Families; Suggested Reading; Acknowledgments; Copyright Page. Cover Page Praise for Katherine Fair Donnelly Title Page Dedication Contents Preface Part One: Experiences of Parents and Siblings CHAPTER 1. A Child Dies CHAPTER 2. This Can't Be Real CHAPTER 3. The Pain of Grief CHAPTER 4. Babies Die, Too CHAPTER 5. Husbands and Wives CHAPTER 6. Surviving Brothers and Sisters CHAPTER 7. The Male Viewpoint CHAPTER 8. Friends CHAPTER 9. Messages of Hope Ten Years Later Part Two: Helping Hands CHAPTER 10. Descriptions of Organizations that Help Bereaved Families Suggested Reading Acknowledgments Copyright Page.