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Loading... The Goldfish Went on Vacation: A Memoir of Loss (and Learning to Tell the Truth about It)by Patty Dann
   None No current Talk conversations about this book.  Jeffrey_G | Nov 22, 2022 |   Losing a spouse is probably the worst thing that can happen to a person. Having to explain and help a three-year-old live with death makes it a hundred times harder. The author dove into the past in order to comprehend the process of death, letting seemingly petty events help give her some perspective of the pain she went through. Snippets of her own story and others' stories make up this memoir. The author kept the book simple and straightforward. Each "memory" is short (the longest only about 3 pages), which made the whole book very easy to read and consume. It was so sad and so beautiful to read. deadgirl | Nov 28, 2011 |  ) debnance | Jan 29, 2010 | What could be more difficult than learning your husband has only one year to live? Try explaining illness and death to your four-year-old son. Dann's account of her family's personal loss is at times quirky, poignant, heartbreaking, and inspiring. How do you explain death to a small child? The goldfish may go on vacation, but when a child loses a parent, honesty is important and professional guidance and support can be crucial. This book will touch your heart. And in addition to its moving story, it includes an afterword from the child psychologist who worked with Dann's young son along with an extensive list of further resources.  RHLibrary | Mar 11, 2008 | no reviews | add a review
"The moment when Patty Dann's husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, she felt as though the ground had dropped out beneath her. Her grief, however, was immediately interrupted by the realization that she would have to tell their three-year-old son, Jake, that his father was dying. The prognosis gave her husband just a year to live. In that short time, the three of them--Patty, Willem, and Jake--would have to find a way to live with the illness and prepare for his death. Written with disarming honesty, courage, and humor, Patty weaves together a series of vignettes that chart her and Jake's eventual acceptance of their new family--through coping with the daily challenges, the sorrow, and the uncertainty, as well as embracing the surprising moments of beauty and acceptance. As much about exploring memory as it is about appreciating the moment, this captivating narrative will serve as a genuine comfort to anyone surprised by grief." No library descriptions found. |
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This is a short little memoir that looks into the process of losing a loved one and sharing the experience with a small child. (