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HomeShop at BookSurgeBody, Mind & SpiritUnexplained PhenomenaFour Minus Three: A Mother's Story |
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 Sensitively written Mar 07, 2010
How does a parent go on living after the death of a child? Having a sibling who lost a son, I was interested in Mrs. Sandman's take on this question. The loss of even one child is hard to fathom for most, let alone three. The author, mother of the celebrated rock musician Mark Sandman who died in 1999, describes the role of family, faith, and her various trials (like what to say when asked how many children she has) gracefully, avoiding the drama that other writers might invoke in describing such losses. She provides no explanation, of course. Because there is no explanation. But the book does offer insight into how one person and one family can trudge on through repeated tragedies. A worthwhile read.
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 Thank you Sep 28, 2008
I thank Mrs. Sandman for sharing her story with us. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for her to write the book. I thank her for letting us meet her children, and appreciate their lives.
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An Inspiring Read May 30, 2007
Guitelle Sandman vividly shares how she has lived through a parent's greatest fear... tragic deaths of her 3 sons at different times, ages and circumstances. She calmly speaks to you as if she were sitting with you and draws you through their lives and tragedies. As I read, I felt as if she were in the room with me and if I were to leave, she would sit there until I returned to continue. I couldn't stop until I read through the last page. Miraculously, she, her husband and daughter survived together as a loving and giving family. I admire her tenderness and honesty and wonder if I would have her internal resources to face the same.
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