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About What Was Lost: Twenty Writers on Miscarriage, Healing, and Hope Paperback – Bargain Price, December 26, 2006

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Plume; 1 edition (December 26, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0452287995
  • ASIN: B001G8WKJY
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 7.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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1.0 out of 5 starsNot a good choice initially after a miscarriage expect in certain circumstances
By Delphine on May 16, 2012
Format: Paperback
I was suprised how little I liked this given that most personal accounts of miscarriage are very helpful to me these days after recently miscarrying at 13 weeks. I wanted to write my thoughts here given that some of these stories contain issues/comments that some may find upsetting as I did. The following are a few of the things that I really didn't like about this book:

1) Dismissal of miscarriage in comparison to stillbirth - Be aware that this book contains stories involving pregnancy losses after 20 weeks which should not truly be classified as miscarriage. One of these stories contains a comment that I found very upsetting. The author had stillbirth and commented that she wasn't helped by the stories and comforting words of people whom she knew in real life who had had miscarriages because that wasn't the same as what she experienced. She stated that these other women had not seen their babies little hands or stroked their hair, so they didn't understand what she was going through. I understand that this book is a compilation of various women's personal experiences, and it's not as if the entire book undermines the significance of miscarriage. However, mothers and fathers who have miscarriages often struggle in part because people fail to recognize their loss as significant. Everyone understands that a woman and her partner need time to grieve if a child is stillborn or if an infant suddenly dies, however, people seem to have more difficulty realizing that miscarriage is also a real loss. In fact, I learned in some of my other eading that past studies indicate that women who lose babies in all these various ways grieve similarly.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsPowerful and Personal
By K. Brennan on February 4, 2007
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This anthology is a powerful read for all women, those who have experienced miscarriage themselves and for those who have not. It is a celebration of women, their strength, and their common experience. Having suffered two miscarriages myself, this was the first time I have read something that put so many of my feelings into words and validated them for me. In an experience that can often make you feel all too alone, this book can help you to realize that you are not. Thank you for writing so beautifully on such an important topic.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful!
By K. Lewis on January 9, 2007
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About What Was Lost begins a discussion that is long overdue. So many women suffer in silence after a miscarriage...How wonderful that we can now turn to the pages of Jessica's anthology for much needed support. These stories a varied and provide different perspectives but all speak to the sacredness of womanhood. Excellent!
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is the book I've been looking for
By Jamie Goldenberg on July 16, 2013
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The experience of losing a pregnancy is painful and very confusing. This book helped put words to so much of that confusion and shared hope about how to move on with life. It did not diminish the pain or sadness or any of the strange complicated feelings that arise. I really appreciated the variety of experiences related, even though not all were like my own. This is the only book I've found on the topic that really gets to the core of what it is really like. It helps too that the stories are written by such great women writers.
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5.0 out of 5 starsquick and clear
By K Eggenschwiller on October 18, 2013
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I received this book quickly, and it was in the condition that was expressed in the advertisement. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about what women go through after the loss of a pregnancy. I think it's essential for Christians, especially. We have been stuck in our "Christianese" for too long. Our judgements have clouded our love. These stories are written by feminist authors. Their perspectives are invaluable.
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1.0 out of 5 starsCouldn't even finish it
By K. Welch on March 15, 2010
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I lost my first child at 10weeks 3 days just about 2 months ago. I have bought at least 10 different books now on the topic of pregnancy loss and found this one to be the only one that I just couldn't relate to at all. There was too much talk of abortion in the book. I fought for my baby every step of the way and just don't feel like the topic of abortion has its place at all in a book on pregnancy loss. I can't completely explain what it was about this book that upset me so much other than the abortion topic being brought up every time I turned the page. Now I did only read half the book so I admit by review may not be very reliable. It just felt to me like most of the writers were trying to diminish the fact that miscarried babies are still babies and we grieve just the same as if we'd lost our 2 year old. It just seemed like all the women that I read about got over their losses very quickly and I don't think that is the case 9 times out of 10. I came out feeling worse every time I picked up this book so I finally put it down for good. Maybe it gets better later on.

As for a book I do recommend (and one that I felt I could relate to every single woman in the book) was called Miscarriage: Women Sharing from the Heart by Allen and Marks.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFascinating insights into the silent/private choices of womens lives
By dude on January 19, 2011
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I am thoroughly enchanted with this book. Every single story teller has made unique choices, has a unique perspective on the topic, and really has a handle on life. Very strong women authors in here, no fluff.

I wish there was a sequel to this one, perhaps one where more women chose not to have more kids or to stop trying. The only thing that got to me a little was how many of the authors chose to go on and try again.
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5.0 out of 5 starsJust what I needed to help me get through my ...

Just what I needed to help me get through my miscarriage. I needed to hear personal stories from other women who have been through the same thing as me. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Lo
2.0 out of 5 starsUpsetting; too many mentions of abortion

This book is well-written, and I could identify with many of the accounts. However, the description should have clearly stated that there were also personal accounts of abortions. Read more

Published on February 15, 2014 by R.K.
5.0 out of 5 starsa conversation you can't always have

I have read this book after both if my miscarriages and gifted it to my friends when they have lost their babies. Read more

Published on October 7, 2013 by Rachel E
5.0 out of 5 starsHelpful, Reflective

This book is ideal for couples working through the pain of miscarriage loss. It is a collection of essays written by published authors who have experienced preganancy loss first... Read more

Published on May 30, 2010 by J. Schafrath
3.0 out of 5 starsinteresting reading

bought this for my friend who had suffered a miscarriage - many of the stories she could relate to - some of course were not applicable but the table of contents does a good job of... Read more

Published on April 21, 2009 by M. Canaday
5.0 out of 5 starsThrough the healing process

Pregnancy loss is unbelievably painful, and no two losses are exactly alike. This book helped me through my grieving process and I suspect it has the potential to help many... Read more

Published on October 3, 2008 by Jessicasmp
5.0 out of 5 starsSharings from 20 women

20 different sharings on miscarriage. Some had successful pregnancies and some didn't. Some women made the difficult decision to abort their pregnancy. Read more

Published on May 2, 2008 by Ruth Wheadon
5.0 out of 5 starswonderful book...

this book helped me so much after the loss of my son. i would recommend it to anyone.

Published on March 21, 2008 by Loretta M. VANLENT-HARDY

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