Markings on the Windowsill: A Book about Grief That's Really about Hope

The author's professional credentials to write this book are impeccable. He has been well known for years for successfully helping many clients - including me - deal with loss. By combining his professional expertise with his personal parable of loss and hope he has written perhaps the most useful book available for anyone facing a loss of any kind. Although the book is based on the story of the tragic death of the author's 2 year old son, it has much broader value - for example losses not only from death, but also losses of other things like money, health, job, prestige, position, marriage, relationships. The book is also a valuable tool for anyone - professional or individuals - assisting another with their loss. In summary, this book is a must read for all of us and a ready reference to be treasured and used for years.

I wish there were no such thing as the loss of a loved one, especially my child. This book is about a long journey to be with the loss of a very young son, not necessarily managing the loss or recovering from the loss. This book will hit any feeling person like a hard blow to the stomach. It is remembering the blow as it morphs over the years. It is about coming to grips with an unspeakable loss that never goes away. This is a lovely book about an unlovely event. I wish everyone could read this book. I knew I had added another strong step in my process of growing up when I finished the book with tears in my eyes yet smiling with hope.

I picked this up recently. Great heartfelt book. I would certainly recommend to anyone in need of a little warmth grieving or not.