Ann Hood's Knitting Circle is a beautiful book about the painful theme of losing a child. Mary Baxter and her husband Dylan were shocked by their only daughter, Stella, 5, who died of bacterial meningitis. In the months following the mourning and sorrow, Mary's relationship was faltering; she stopped working and tried to communicate with her husband, barely talking to her mother. This is the story of how Mary learns to live again.
At the urging of her mother, Mary joined a knitting circle. She found that knitting treatment and distraction were exactly what she needed. She began to learn more about the rest of the circle and all the reasons for them there, including pain, tragedy and loss.
But I don't want you to think that this is a story to avoid because it is too sad. It's very sad, but it's also inspiring, showing the resilience of friendship and reaching out to others... Sharing how our pain can ease the burden. This is a heartfelt hope story. I read 2 pieces and just stopped to eat.
Hood, his daughter lost a toxic streptococci [also 5 years old] with a heartbreaking personal experience on his wrist. This novel is so real, when I started from the depths of sorrow to the beginning of healing, I felt pain for Mary [and Ms. Hood]. In the final chapter of the book, Mary's final reveals her own story. This book is very exciting and I highly recommend it.
Orignal From: Comments - Anhud's Weaving Ring
No comments:
Post a Comment