"“the loss of A Mother’s loss” is a thought provoking memoir from a fledgling new author, Jennifer Shriver. Shriver takes her readers through her life, much of it painful and sad. Her thoughts and narrative are raw and sensitive drawing in the reader so much that the reader finds himself or herself in the story. When tension is in the writing, the reader feels it, a rare quality for a new writer. Her relationship with her Father is nonexistent and with her mother confusing and barbed. She tries to get along with her sister but finds it impossible. While all of this seems depressing and sad this author treats her readers to a meaningful side of life as she finds her way. This is a fascinating story of perseverance and the will to overcome. Organized in a beautiful way with segue ways that flow like a manuscript of a seasoned writer. I enjoyed this book, this intensified look at the family member that just seems so different to belong. For me this was a wonderful story that needs some editing to attain 5 stars. I hope this new voice will let us in on more of her stories. Her talent is just surfacing so I look forward to reading her next book"
"the loss of A MOTHER's loss" was my personal journey in dealing with the loss of my mother. My mom and I grew apart over the years and book is a detailed journey of what happened to make us grow apart. I take the reader on my journey with me, from the moment I received that fateful phone call back to our early years together, detailing every event that tore us farther apart and every part of my journey in coming home to say goodbye one last time. It became a need of mine to get everything I had been holding in all those years, out once and for all. I needed to let everyone that knew either of us know exactly what happened and I wanted to let other daughters, other kids that feel abandoned out there know, they are not alone.
"My heart aches as I read your story. ..but such a heart felt telling, from your most personal and intimate life. I can't wait to read more from you! Please don't stop writing! You have a great gift and I am privileged to have the chance to follow this new author! This is a must read!"
"Amazing story and a great read! Highly recommended and thank you to the author and her husband for her service to our country!"