Rare Bird, Anna WhistonDonaldson
Rare Bird, Anna WhistonDonaldson
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Rare Bird
A Memoir of Loss and Love

Author: Anna Whiston-Donaldson

Narrator: Hillary Huber

Unabridged: 8 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/02/2014

Synopsis

On an ordinary September day, twelve-year-old Jack is swept away in a freak neighborhood flood. His parents and younger sister are left to wrestle with the awful questions: How could God let this happen? Can we ever be happy again? They each fall into the abyss of grief in different ways. And in the days and months to come, they each find their faltering way toward peace.



In Rare Bird, Anna Whiston-Donaldson unfolds a mother's story of loss that leads, in time, to enduring hope. With this unforgettable account of a family's love and longing, Anna will draw you deeper into a divine goodness that keeps us—beyond all earthly circumstances—safe.

About Anna Whiston-Donaldson

Anna Whiston-Donaldson taught high school English before becoming an at-home mom and writer. Anna began blogging at An Inch of Grey in 2008 and has been featured twice as one of BlogHer's Voices of the Year. She lives outside of Washington, DC, with her husband, daughter, and chocolate Lab.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennie

There are almost no words to describe how much this book moved me. If you have suffered grief and want to see how to reach the other side of the chasm, or if you have faith, and you want to see how it can survive the worst nightmare a parent can undergo, or if you're a mom, and you worry that your h......more

Goodreads review by Poppy

This book is difficult to review because I would have much rather read about repurposing old furniture and I'm not a DIYer. It also wasn't a quick read as I found myself lingering over the descriptions of Jack's personality. I was invested from the beginning by more than his beautiful smile and big......more

Goodreads review by Lydia

I've never lost a child. I can't even begin to imagine the pain losing a child would bring. Reading this book gave me just the tiniest glimpse into the aching heart and world of a grieving mother, father, and sister. The words Anna Whiston-Donaldson uses are so profound. I felt that if I were going......more

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