The Matter of Little Losses - by Rachel Marie Kang (Paperback)

About the Book

Like paper cuts to the heart, it's the seemingly small and insignificant losses--of place, pets, jobs, and dreams--that grieve us more than we think they do. This poetic book is a balm for brokenness and a guide for readers to find the grace to grieve the things that matter.

Book Synopsis

Life is full of love, but it is also full of loss. Like paper cuts to the heart, every big and seemingly insignificant loss--the loss of friendships, faith, dreams, health, community, and everything in between--grieves us more than we think it will, and often more than we let on. Why? Because they matter.

In this compassionate and deeply personal book, Rachel Marie Kang invites you to see and be seen in the midst of your sorrow, your suffering--your story. Through prose and poetry that gives voice to all the things we lose along the way, this gracious book will help you

- ponder your loss without judgment
- remember what was and make meaning of your memories
- reflect on what is yet to be as you heal with hope

You don't have to bury your pain, and you don't have to pretend you're over it just because the world thinks you should be. Let Rachel walk hand in hand with you, giving space for sorrow and welcoming you as you find your way along the path to healing.

From the Back Cover

Your grief isn't something to get over

Like paper cuts to the heart, every loss--the loss of friendships, dreams, health, innocence, and everything in between--grieves us more than we think it will, and often more than we let on. But what if it's time to give language to the loss we've lived through? What if it's time to give voice to the grief we carry?

In this compassionate and deeply personal book, Rachel Marie Kang shines a light on all the things we lose along the way. Through poetry, poignant storytelling, and reflective explorations on art and faith, Rachel guides you to:

● ponder your loss(es) without judgment
● remember what was and make meaning of your memories
● reflect on what is yet to be as you reach for hope

You don't have to bury your grief, and you don't have to pretend you're over your loss. Let this poetic book be a balm for your brokenness, giving space for sorrow and welcoming you to grieve the things that always mattered--and always will.


"A much-needed antidote to our quick-fix culture. Kang reminds us that in honoring sorrow we not only find solace but also a path to deeper communion with one another."--Dr. Alison Cook, therapist and author of The Best of You and Boundaries for Your Soul

"Kang draws on stories, art, and the power of our connections to remind us that our grief matters and that we are not alone in it. I am so grateful for this book."--Kaitlin B. Curtice, award-winning author of Native and Living Resistance

About the Author

Rachel Marie Kang is the author of Let There Be Art. She is founder of The Fallow House and her writing has been featured by Christianity Today, Ekstasis, Proverbs 31 Ministries, She Reads Truth, and (in)courage. Raised in New York and of African American, Native American (Ramapough Lenape Nation), Irish, and Dutch descent, she holds a degree in English with Creative Writing and Bible. Rachel writes and lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children. Connect with her at www.RachelMarieKang.com and on social media @RachelMarieKang.