In a Heartbeat

by Dawn Siegrist Waltman

Book Overview

In a Heartbeat touches the darkest, loneliest places of a grieving parent's heart. This book reveals the true-life experiences of the author's personal journey through grief, hope, and healing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781449111
• ISBN13: 9780781449113
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: David C Cook
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

amazing piece of work delving into this sensitive subject

As a mother who lost her twin daughters, I found this book very healing. The book is written very simply,with personal touches as well as Bible verses that lift some of the pain and suffering away from the heart. Waltman's intermingling of her own journalling, bible verses, and followup "letters" to the reader are woven together beautifully to create a warm, comforting experience while reading. A must-read for anyone who must walk this painful journey.

Worth reading, keeping and sharing when in need.

I myself, have not suffered the death of a child, but I do know a number of women who have been through this very traumatic experience. What drew me to "In A Heartbeat" in the first place, was that I have learnt one very valuable lesson through these friendships. Try as I might, I cannot help these mothers because I cannot even begin to comprehend their pain. Only another woman who has gone through the same experience can truly reach out and offer compassion, understanding and comfort. This Dawn Waltman does "In A Heartbeat." This beautiful little book is succinct, healing in it's honesty, gentle in it's perceptions and throughout the author has quoted verses from the Bible that have spoken to her and helped her through her pain and anguish. "In A Heartbeat" offers healing to those who have suffered the tragic loss of a child and understanding to those like myself, who so desperately want to reach out and comfort our family and friends. This book is worth reading, keeping and sharing when in need.