Recovering from the Loss of a Child - by Katherine Fair Donnelly (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published: New York: Macmillan; London: Collier Macmillan, c1982.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Donnelly's book features material from interviews with parents and siblings of children who died through illness, accident, or suicide. The bereavement experiences of these individuals, from initial shock or guilt to a new pattern of life, can provide support for others who have lost a child." --Library Journal

About the Author

Author of over nine books published in various languages, including her Recovery series, Katherine Fair Donnelly also co-wrote a "Recovering" column, which was syndicated alongside Dear Abby and Ann Landers in publications such as the Dallas Morning News. She lectured at numerous colleges and appeared on the Today Show, Sally Jessy Raphael show, and Canada AM, as well in People magazine and The Wall Street Journal for her extensive grief work. Donnelly died in 2014.