"About What Was Lost" -book-

s.alarie · June 2012

I ordered About What Was Lost from Amazon last week, and I cannot put it down. It's a collection of stories by women who have experienced miscarriage and pregnancy loss. I feel like I could have written every word of it--well, the same thoughts; there's no way I could ever put pen to paper and produce what they have written.

Some of it is very sensitive, so much that I'm not sure I could have read a page without crying just a few months ago.

Amazon has a few listed for $4 ($0.01 with $3.99 shipping). It might not be for everyone, but I find it kind of comforting to read other women's experiences, knowing they have survived.

LSzwaya · June 2012

s.alarie:
I ordered About What Was Lost from Amazon last week, and I cannot put it down. It's a collection of stories by women who have experienced miscarriage and pregnancy loss. I feel like I could have written every word of it--well, the same thoughts; there's no way I could ever put pen to paper and produce what they have written.
Some of it is very sensitive, so much that I'm not sure I could have read a page without crying just a few months ago.
Amazon has a few listed for $4 ($0.01 with $3.99 shipping). It might not be for everyone, but I find it kind of comforting to read other women's experiences, knowing they have survived.

Does it have a heavy religious undertone?

s.alarie · June 2012

LSzwaya:

Does it have a heavy religious undertone?

Not at all. The writers (so far, I'm about halfway through) are all professionals. It has nothing to do with religion or coping; just their stories. So far everything from infertility/IVF, multiple losses, some with eventual success, some chose to adopt or live without children. Some of the stories include abortion, which is a very sensitive subject. I will not weigh in on that, just thought I should add.

weaslewam · June 2012

I'm reading that right now too!!!

I'm only on the 4th or 5th story right now, but I agree, it's very well written!! It's perfect for a bubble bath if you just want to read 1 of the stories, or laying in bed if you want to read a whole bunch!

csspencer · June 2012

I may have to check that out...thanks!

Laurakat81 · June 2012

s.alarie:
LSzwaya:

Does it have a heavy religious undertone?
Not at all. The writers (so far, I'm about halfway through) are all professionals. It has nothing to do with religion or coping; just their stories. So far everything from infertility/IVF, multiple losses, some with eventual success, some chose to adopt or live without children. Some of the stories include abortion, which is a very sensitive subject. I will not weigh in on that, just thought I should add.

I read it after my first loss. I didn't like it overall. I won't say much but it had a big part to do with the fact that it included stories about abortion (and we're not talking about termination for medical reasons). I really struggled with the fact that the two types of losses were grouped as the same and it left a bad taste in my mouth. I think I actually ended up throwing the book in the trash. I'm not saying no one should read it but I think that is an important thing to acknowledge about the book before you read it.

I do highly recommend Miscarriage: Women Sharing From the Heart. It didn't have religious undertones either and had a collection of stories too.

April! · June 2012

I agree this is a wonderful book. There is one story in particular that perfectly captured how I felt. I should have my husband read it. I read about 3/4 of it but I was a little too sensitive at the time and had to stop. I should pick it up again.

On abortion, if I remember correctly, the only women who write about their abortions also write about their later miscarriages. I mean, none of the stories are solely about abortion. Like I said, I haven't read the whole book, but abortion is such a tiny part of it.

weaslewam · June 2012

Yeah, from what I've read the abortion stuff is all kind of a "was I punished for this?" kind of tone.

I'm pro-choice but in the position I'm in right now it KILLS me to think of anyone terminating a healthy pregnancy.

MrsCisco222 · June 2012

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll have to order a copy tonight.

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