{"product_id":"still-standing-a-mothers-raw-journey-from-the-shadows-of-loss-to-the-dawning-of-hope-paperback","title":"Still Standing: A Mother's Raw Journey from the Shadows of Loss to the Dawning of Hope - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDenny Meek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDenny Meek is yanked from sleep at 3am by a loud knocking. She opens the door to three police officers. 'I'm sorry; we need to speak with you. Preferably inside.' Denny is about to be struck by tragedy - the death of a child. A blow she has now faced three times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the crushing loss of an infant son in her mid-twenties, her counsellor suggests Denny keep a 'Feelings' diary. The journal excerpts she shares throughout her story articulate her inner journey through domestic violence, single parenting, her daughter's anorexia, and teen suicide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a degree in psychology, a diploma in journalism, and a determination to survive for whichever of her children are left in her care, this heartbreaking yet hopeful book is Denny's meaning-making journey; the light pulling her through a long 'dark night of the soul'. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will identify with Denny's courage and candour as she questions self and society. The strength and sincerity of her spiritual yearning will hearten and inspire as she shows with soul-searching honesty through the depths of her heartbreaks how she's \u003cem\u003eStill Standing\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDenny Meek is a ridiculously resilient woman. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to know two generations of her family as they have dealt with tragedies that would break most people's spirit. \u003c\/em\u003e Child \u0026amp; Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr David Furrows, MBBS (London) FRANZCP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny book which seeks to encourage bereaved parents to walk with courage through the Valley of the Shadow, back into the sunlight of a new day is a real life-giver. \u003c\/em\u003e The Revd Canon Dr Simon Stephens, OBE RN, world founder of The Compassionate Friends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn deconstructing concepts of grief and eloquently rebuilding inceptions, Denny has poignantly changed the landscape for understanding grief. This book is charged with masterful psychology and impressive academic and well-researched content.\u003c\/em\u003e Julie Von Grum, managing director of Clinical Engineers Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43586223472775,"sku":"9781925884890","price":28.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/i6YCvrd9199781925884890.webp?v=1765374913","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/still-standing-a-mothers-raw-journey-from-the-shadows-of-loss-to-the-dawning-of-hope-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}