Customer Reviews

Only Spring: On Mourning the Death of My Son

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Sad book, but helped me see what it is that is important in life.

Gordon Livingston writes with clarity and honesty about the illness and death of his beloved youngest son, and the aftermath he and his family endured. The book faithfully captures the roller coaster of emotions that accompany the trajectory of illness, as well as the benumbed unreality of such a shocking loss when death occurs. A beautifully brave account of moving into and through a fog of despair, doubt, and guilt, eventually giving way to a ray of hope and light.

This book was very well written and very moving. I liked that it was written from the perspective of a father. After reading many grief books I found this to be very different. It's a book I will share with other parents who have lost a child, especially through leukemia.

Very touching account of his grief and how he handled it. Helpful for those who have also lost a child

Just started reading. Seems like a great book. Very emotional, but I am able to relate and find that there is a positive in every bad situation.