| View Larger Image | Empty Arms: Coping After Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death | Paperbackby Sherokee Ilse (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Wintergreen Press, Inc. | | Edition: | 20th, Revised & enlargedth Edition | | Page Count: | 96 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 30, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 83,379rd |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Surviving the First Hours and Beyond Revised and updated! This classic book is one of the first given to newly bereaved parents to offer guidance in decision-making after their baby's death and to assist caregivers as they support families. Empty Arms encourages families to meet their babies and say hello before rushing to say goodbye. With compassion that comes from Sherokee and David's experience of having lived through the death of their son Brennan, the book offers guidance and practical suggestions for the decision-making at the time (including why and how one might see, hold, and memorialize one's baby) and over time (such as how to handle such times as anniversaries, holidays and the birth of other babies in the parents' close circle.) Family and friends can learn how to understand the loss and be supportive of the bereaved families. It offers ongoing support about subjects such as returning to work or to life, couple grieving, surviving children, feeling guilty, having another child or not, and feeling lonely. With over 300,000 in print, this book touches the hearts of families at the time of their loss and over time as they heal. An excellent bibliography and resource section are included. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 26 reviews)
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empty arms: coping after miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death by Charmayne (Ontario, Canada)  5 Stars
January 02, 2009
This is the very first book I read following the loss of my son. I felt like Sherokee was sitting right beside me holding my hand telling me that I was not alone on this tragic journey! I read this book cover to cover, even through the tears! Sherokee's words gave me courage to put one foot in front of the other, and to not allow the grief to overwhelm me. Thank you for your word of wisdom Sherokee!
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The ultimate handbook for pregnancy loss by Mcnaughton Inc. (Edina, MN) 5 Stars
April 28, 2008
I was given a copy of this book in the early 80s after my stillbirth. This book at the time seemed like the only friend I had who understood my situation. Its message is still relevant in 2008!
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Empty Arms: Coping after Stillbirth, Miscarriage, and Infant Death by Katherine M. Beauchamp (Phoenix, Arizona) 5 Stars
January 14, 2008
This is the best book of it's type!! I have observed it's benefits as an obstetrics nurse, parent of a stillborn girl, and friend of women who have had all types of infant loss. The book shares rather than preaches and allows the reader to feel comfortable where ever they are at on the grief spectrum.
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Life Saver by Susan Stamm (West Virginia) 5 Stars
September 13, 2007
I was so happy, I was going to have a baby. Then it happened. I didn't understand, why had my baby stopped moving. I thought, oh she's must be to big. However,deep down something felt all wrong. The next day I delivered a very perfect, beautiful, little girl. Only problem, she was stillborn. We were devestated, I became withdrawn & depressed. My sister came with,"Empty Arms" & I was a little disappointed in her. How could she think a book would make things better. She left it on my bedside table since thats where I always stayed. I don't know why I picked it up, but I did. It changed my life & made me realize I had to get up & live again. Today, after years of trying & the help of IVF.I have a beautiful little girl Isabella who is 4y/o. Her sister Sophia would have been 7.
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Not impressed with the book. by D. Kennington (Oklahoma City)  2 Stars
May 20, 2007
This book is written as a personal advice journal. There are very few things that are of use to my husband and I in dealing with the stillbirth of our son after the funeral. Most of the advice is centered around dealing with the news itself, the delivery, notifying family and friends. If you enjoy a book that is like reading a personal diary of one woman, this book is for you. I personally did not care for it as the situations discussed were behind my husband and I by the time we read it. We found that "A Silent Sorrow" was a better fit for helping us handle long term issues beyond the first week.
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