From Surviving to Thriving (young) Widowhood with Kids

By Julie D. Raque

This is the story of how a happily married woman and mother of an infant and a toddler, at the age of 29, woke up at the usual 5:15a.m., and how, within two hours, was widowed.

What's unique about this book is the writing allows you to see and feel first-hand the grief and tragedy that Julie and her family went through when experiencing the sudden-death loss. It illustrates to other parents how they can rebuild quality lives and mold and shape their children into adults that can live successful lives.

Julie struggled for six years as she learned the hard lessons that pulled her and her two children through the grief process and rebuilt their lives in a way she never thought possible without her husband. This book has a powerful message for other widowed and single parents. It demonstrates how a person can lose a spouse; make their way through the grieving process; deal with the anger, guilt, frustration, and feelings of being overwhelmed; be a parent to their children; and come out on the side where the grass is green.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595422071
• ISBN13: 9780595422074
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Raw Emotion

For anyone faced widowhood at a young age or anyone who needs inspiration to face unexpected loss, this book speaks with raw emotion about coping with the challenges, frustrations, and questions in everyday life after the untimely death of a spouse. Julie's story shows how faith, family, friends,and fortitude intertwine as she takes steps toward rebuilding a life with a new reality. Readers will identify with Julie's struggles and embrace her discoveries.