Miscarriage, SIDS, infant death and stillborn was not the way God created the world. These are a reminder that we live in a fallen world with sickness and death are part of our world. It also causes us to long for the day when God will wipe away all our tears. A Precious Loss is written to help understand all that is happening.

When I saw this book as a book to review, I knew I wanted to read it. I have a friend who had a son die at just a few months old, a grandmother whose grandson died when he was a few weeks old, another friend with a stillborn, and a friend who has experienced the death of a few babies soon after birth. I myself had a miscarriage.

There was a chapter on God’s Model of Grieving. It was very helpful to see the various stages of grief.

Are you like me and wonder, “what do I say?” There is a short chapter on that very topic. The author gives four things that need to be included — their name, state the loss (that acknowledges the event), say you are sorry, and that you will pray for them. It sounds so simple but I think that can really let the person know you care. I remember someone recently sharing how after the death of his mum someone came to meet with him that knew she had died and did not even acknowledge her death. Now I have something to say.

“Less is more when expressing condolences.”

This is a difficult topic but I felt that the author wrote in a loving gentle manner. I love the title. It just gives a meaning to this, your child is a precious loss.

This is a sad topic but a book that needs to be read. I recommend you read it so you understand what the parents are going through. Read it now so you have that understanding if you should ever experience it.

This book is for everyone. I wish I had it in paperback.

About the Book

Book: A Precious Loss

Author: Sharon Fox

Genre: RELIGION / Christian Living / Death, Grief, Bereavement

Release Date: July 8, 2016

Losing a child is the worst tragedy a parent can experience. And yet it happens to many from various causes, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), death from illness, stillborn birth, or miscarriage. A Precious Loss offers those who have experienced such a death, a window into the grief process. It presents the biblical grief model and the emotions to expect after a loss, and it includes the steps to move forward toward peace and contentment.         While each parent’s experience is unique, this book is written with deep insight and strong compassion. It provides grieving parents with: 

• Concrete steps to coping and recovery, including how to care for your health and your relationships and how to cope with emotions and behaviors you can expect to experience 
• Biblical support for finding comfort and hope in your darkest hours
• Recognition of the hard questions you may have, such as these:

               Why me?

               Was this my fault?

                Is someone to blame?

                Is this some sort of punishment for things I did or did not do?

                Was there a purpose for my child’s death?

                Can I trust God?

If you or a loved one is grappling with the devastating loss of a child, this book will provide hope and encouragement to press on, knowing that God will sustain you through this painful experience. 

Click here to get your copy.

 

About the Author

Sharon Fox is a wife, author, speaker and co-founder of Brave Penny (non-profit). Her heart for those who mourn and struggle with loss has led her to write and teach about God’s model of grieving the death of his son, Jesus.  

 A Precious Loss was written for families who have experienced miscarriage, SIDS, infant death and stillbirths. (Spanish – Una Perdida Preciosa) 

Sharon published Reframing Adoption, (also in Spanish) and a children’s Christmas book, The Stone Carver’s Son. 

She has led a grief recovery ministry for over twenty years. Sharon is a certified grief facilitator and has been a speaker at the National Conference on Adoption and the Anglicans For Life Summit. 

More from Sharon

Precious Loss (Una Perdida Preciosa– Spanish) was written to present a Christian perspective on the survival of families when a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death (SIDS) has occurred. A miscarriage or infant death is strikingly harsh and so many times unknown by others, which leaves the mother and family without support or understanding.  The statistics tell the story.  One in four conceptions ends in miscarriage.  Seventy-Five Percent of the marriages end in divorce when a child under three dies.

How do families survive the death of a child, a miscarriage, or tragic illness or accident that is such a sacred, personal and bewildering loss event?  A Precious Loss is packed with sage advice, coping skills, presentation of God’s Model of Grieving, the Gospel, helpful, authentic recognition of the emotional overload of loss.  The book presents the blueprint from chaos, sadness, upheaval, questioning, new and strong emotions to contentment. It presents the pathway to reach contentment and live abundantly again.

Blog Stops

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Artistic Nobody, November 18 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, November 19

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 20

Simple Harvest Reads, November 21 (Author Interview)

As He Leads is Joy, November 22

Texas Book-aholic, November 23

For the Love of Literature, November 24 (Author Interview)

janicesbookreviews, November 25

A Reader’s Brain, November 26

My Devotional Thoughts, November 27 (Author Interview)

Inklings and notions, November 28

Just the Write Escape, November 29

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Sharon is giving away the grand prize of a $100 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/ee18/a-precious-loss-celebration-tour-giveaway