Description:
The five women sitting in the circle of chairs all had great dreams of motherhood. Then their babies died. Melinda sees blood on the floor every day after her loss. Dot believes the wrath of God caused her baby to die. Teenage Tina is trolling internet dating sites for a father for another baby, and Janet’s failure to cry means her wedding is off. Stella, the support group leader, must help them while facing the old choices that cost her ever having a family of her own. Based on the stories of dozens of real survivors, Baby Dust is a moving tribute to the strength of mothers who must endure this impossible loss.
Review:
I have never read a novel centred around baby loss before. I wasn’t sure what to expect. The book describes the stories of five mothers who attend a baby loss group. Anyone who has spent a little time in the online baby loss community will recognise many of the experiences described. I was surprised by how vivid the stories created are, and how true to real life.
With graphic, stunning, emotional descriptions of both the loss of a baby and the aftermath of the tragedy, this book is an eye opener for people who are fortunate enough not to have experienced it. It is also cleverly a validation for people who have been through similar losses.
