Heaven's Child; A Mother's Story of Tragedy and The Enduring Strength of Family

by Caroline Flohr

Overview

When Caroline Flohr's sixteen-year-old twin daughter, Sarah, is killed in an accident involving eight teens taking a mid-night joyride, what's left behind? And how do you move forward?

An intimate self-examination told through the eyes and heart of Sarah's mother Caroline, Heaven's Child is a magical memoir that teaches us how to surrender to our losses and celebrate the gifts of death while rediscovering life. Tackling deep questions and universal misunderstandings, the story draws readers to journey beside Caroline as she opens the domestic scenes of home, heart, family, and community.

Heaven's Child provides the solace needed to overcome our greatest losses. The story encourages you to find your life's purpose and helps you realize that you never journey alone.

The book covers sudden loss; death of a child; relationships within a family; funerals and traditions; doubts, faith and hope; marriages, divorces, and parenting; forgiveness and healing; the power of memories and intuition; inner strength, and the resilience of the human spirit. Heaven's Child shows us that the grieving process is personal, that it's not just about death but also about any loss in our life; that grieving is not about endings...but about new beginnings.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014801713
Publisher:	Book Publishers Network
Publication date:	06/13/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	139
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

A Seattle native and a University of Washington engineer, Caroline Flohr writes raw stories that crack the soul. Mothering five for more than twenty-six years while designing dwellings to call home, Caroline has established herself as a fearless, honest writer giving voice to social issues rarely voiced. Speaking engagements include national radio shows, University conferences, women’s groups, high schools, PTO’s , churches, and groups looking for inspiration. Caroline lives on an island in Puget Sound with her husband and children. She blogs weekly and is currently at work on a lighthearted story about the crazy world of planning a wedding.

Editorial Reviews

A pointed, intelligently told story of a family accepting loss gracefully.

When a child dies, her immediate family members face grief, longing and rebuilding in this true story. The story honestly depicts a real family. The book also provides no grand "life lesson," which works in its favor. Such a book on one's nightstand, particularly if one is in the midst of the grieving process, could offer solace in a way that fiction never could.

Kirkus Reviews - Kirkus Reveiws

Every now and then you read a book that changes your life. This is one of those books! Caroline Flohr courageously shares her pain and grief with the loss of her daughter while offering a new perspective and appreciation for both life and death. I now have a greater understanding of the gift of life and an even stronger belief that we are indeed spiritual beings living a human life, instead of human beings living a spiritual life. This masterpiece also helped me more thoroughly appreciate the tr

International Best-Selling Author of Creating Your Own Destiny and The Affluent Entrepreneur - Patrick Snow

Seems to me that this world- and all of us in it- could use a lot more emotional honesty and courage. "Heaven's Child" is a very honest story of being human- feeling human- and embracing our humanity and our need to connect with each other. Perhaps to "emotionally reveal is to heal."
This book is a powerful short read- and is meant to share!

Singer-Songwriter, Artist, Covelo, CA - Marjo Wilson

"Heaven's Child" has brought me closer to my children and step-children.
I make sure to kiss and hug those around me and say "I love you" everyday. Even if it's only through a text message to my children that are away from home. The story reminded me of the preciousness of life and how important it is to express unconditional love and forgiveness.

Huntington Beach, CA - Anna T.

"[Caroline] gave me a wake-up call to stop all the little petty bickering that we create, and focus on the important parts of my life: family and faith."

financial advisor, Minneapolis,Minnesota - Paul D

A must-read for all 13 year olds and parents of teens. One poor decision can cause unthinkable suffering for so many people, and no one realizes until one pays the ultimate price. Heaven’s Child is a story of caution, vigilance, living in the moment, and being constantly aware that each day could be our last.

Inventor, Pres. Of Commuter Cars Corp., Spokane, Washington - Rick Woodbury