My Daddy & Me [Paperback]

Lauren Grace Marcucci (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2002 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

An extraordinary book written by an eleven-year old from Shawnee Kansas about coping with the death of her father. It is a message that is insightful and inspirational. Lauren is especially good at telling young people about the grieving process - how it feels and what others can do to help support those who have suffered a profound loss.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lauren is eleven years old. She lives with her mother and her two cats. She plays the violin, piano and clarinet. She enjoys art and shares her father's gift for mathematics. She has ambitions to be a pediatrician.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Leathers Publishing (November 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585971642
• ISBN-13: 978-1585971640
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,097,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone who has loved and lost...for all of us!, November 28, 2002

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Barb McKinney (Kansas City, Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Daddy & Me (Paperback)

Everyone has faced the death of a loved one. This story of a young girl's (11 years old) journey after the death of her father to cancer is uplifting, inspiring, practical, and encouraging. She tells her story, and then gently guides the reader to reflect on "their story" and to live their life in a way that honors their loved one. Although written to help children (specifically) with grief,I can think of dozens of adults I know that need to read her wisdom! She writes, "I am Daddy's legacy. This means that I am a part of him that lives on. Daddy was very courageous. If I live my life in a way that honors him, then he lives on in honor. Daddy wouldn't want me to become bitter and withdrawn over his death. He wanted me to have a good and happy life when he was alive, and he wouldn't want that to change now. So even though my life has changed, the values that Daddy taught me haven't. Daddy's death was a tragedy. But, it doesn't mean that my life is over. His life inspired me. His determination inspired me. I am so proud that he is my father." This book lifts the spirit. It is a treasure!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars child's perspective, November 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: My Daddy & Me (Paperback)

This book is an excellent Christian-centered perspective from a young girl about the death of her father.

Her life changes since her father's death are felt through her upfront and frank discussions about how a young child can cope and what helps and what doesn't. An excellent book for children or parents of children who have had a parent or close friend die.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the child in all of us...hope....peace, November 14, 2002

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Judy Williams (Tonawanda, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Daddy & Me (Paperback)

With the innocence of childhood embracing her, Lauren allows us all to accompany her and her mom and dad on what can only be termed a most incredible journey. A book is filled with beautiful, original illustrations, poetry, and hopeful insights into what it is like to lose someone you love. It offers very genuine reflections, in detail, of the good things that happen when someone dies. It also describes what is not so helpful at that time.
The book is dedicated to Lauren's dad. With the honesty and innocence of an 11 year old, she proudly tells you of the courage both her dad and mom showed in facing the disease. Together as a family, they share a strength, both physical and spiritual, with readers of all ages. A tremendous resource for anyone facing these challenges in life. A "must have" book for parents, schools, support groups, hospitals, churches....This is an amazing faith journey written and illustrated by a very gifted young lady.