Tender Fingerprints: A True Story of Loss and Resolution

This book was given to me after the death of my infant son. Born premature by 4 months and died 25 days later in the NICU. This is a must have for any parent who experiences the death of an infant (stillborn or shortly after birth). Mr. Stetson's account was so close to my own. Similarities such as the date of his son's birth (our son's due date), the day of his death (the same as our son's), and the woman buried next to their precious son (same first and middle name as my own). I was a bitter-sweet reminder of my personal experience just months ago. I could not put this book down and completed it in only one sitting. I highly recommend it for anyone who may have experienced an infant death while still in the hospital. A box of tissues is a necessity.

This book was an encouragement to me and my family after the loss of our daughter through stillbirth at 38 weeks. Brad's story of the loss of his son and his and his wife's feelings and their struggles down the road of grief helped me to know that what I was feeling was "normal".

I have Dr. Stetson as a professor of Current Events and I thought it would be interesting to read this book because I like to know more about my professors. I recieved the book earlier today and although I had a lot of other homework I could not put it down and read the whole thing in one sitting. Their pain is so real and the book shows the awesome hand and will of God in their life!

This book is a must for any parent who has experienced the death of a child. This man's true story is an inspiration for all bereaved parents. Once I began reading it I could not put it down. I tearfully read and re-read the heart wrenching and touching experience of Brad and Nina. Brad speaks candidly from his heart and one can not help but feel his pain and sorrow. This is a story of a young couple given a situation which tries the soul. Yet, they persevere in the name of the Lord. This is truly a story of love.

This is a deeply personal story that moved me far more than I expected. I'm a dad that went through fears of my soon-to-be-born child's health, but never the pain that Brad and Nina went through. Very, very well written. Brad's first person point of view really grabs you into the story. I found myself getting up and giving my kids an extra special hug after I finished each session of reading. A word of note -- be close to a box of tissues when you are reading - male or female; it's that powerful! But realize that the story ends showing the Stetson's strength and hope. Amazingly, you'll feel stronger yourself. Bravo, and thank you for sharing your story with the rest of us!