The Night I Held An Angel: An inspirational testimony of a mother's healing journey after the loss of her stillborn child [Paperback]

Zchantell McDonnell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 2004

The Night I Held An Angel touches on the death of a child before they were delivered as well as the fertility issues that may arise afterwards. The manuscript will help bereaved parents see that although their child is no longer with them, they will live in their heart and the hearts of those who were lucky to know them for the short time they were here. This story shows how every parent can take such a painful experience and use it to change the their lives in a positive way that is testimony to the powerful influence their unborn child had in their lives. This book also contains a quick reference guide with suggestions and true testimonials of other bereaved parents. This section of the book will offer peace, insight, and hope to those who have suffered such a tragic loss.

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About the Author

Zchantell McDonnell is a Finance Analyst at Verizon Wireless and is a volunteer at the Perinatal Bereavement Support Program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York. The author most recently finished receiving her second Bachelors Degree in Organizational and Business Management from Nyack College. She and her husband, reside in Rockland County, New York. This is her first published book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141845589X
• ISBN-13: 978-1418455897
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #463,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars REMARKABLE STRENGTH, October 18, 2004

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Tiny Dancer (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Night I Held An Angel: An inspirational testimony of a mother's healing journey after the loss of her stillborn child (Paperback)

I felt this book was well written with love and heartache as well as strength and faith from the only source I believe you can pull from, being our Lord. It really makes you appreciate your children. You can almost feel the strong bond and relationship that Mrs. McDonnell and her husband have. I was very impressed with this book. I would recommend this book to anyone whether in this situation or not. I lost a pregnancy at 2 months and it took me a long to mourn it, but once I did, I had some closure on it. This book can help families to have closure of their own situation and I praise Mrs. McDonnell for writing this book and give praise to the Lord for giving her strenght to do it. God Bless you. BF, Florida

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to read after experiencing a full term loss., September 8, 2008

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Shelly Frazier "Elizabeth's Mom" (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Night I Held An Angel: An inspirational testimony of a mother's healing journey after the loss of her stillborn child (Paperback)

It is a good book, which I could relate to. I lost my daughter very unexpectedly and was looking for answers that weren't going to come. I am fortunate I can have more children (or so the docs say). I lost my daughter July 11, 2008 so the emotions are very fresh and still very raw. This book helped me realize I am not alone that it happens quite frequently...and to not take any second for granted because it isn't guaranteed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and Informative, July 28, 2005

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This review is from: The Night I Held An Angel: An inspirational testimony of a mother's healing journey after the loss of her stillborn child (Paperback)

Although I have never experienced the loss of a child, I thank Zchantell for her courage in sharing her story. I feel I am better equipped and informed should I or a friend have to face this ever. Strongly recommend it!