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semiiii 's review for:
What to Do When I'm Gone: A Mother's Wisdom to Her Daughter
by Suzy Hopkins
I didn't love this book like I thought I would. I just lost my father-in-law and hoped that this book would talk through more of the feelings that come up when you lose someone who played such a major role in your life. I wish there were more pages dedicated to the immediate feelings after the loss and fewer about the times later in life.
I thought maybe it would help me gain more perspective on loss, or some solutions that the author and illustrator came up with to combat the open hole that would be left. And it did a bit.. but I guess I just expected more answers to questions that no one can really answer.
The illustrations were sweet and comforting, I genuinely felt like I would fall into the space with her daughter and be there with her. And, of course, Hopkins' voice was strong throughout.
I think my favorite page was Hopkins visiting her daughter in her dreams. Beautiful illustration and beautiful sentiments.
I thought maybe it would help me gain more perspective on loss, or some solutions that the author and illustrator came up with to combat the open hole that would be left. And it did a bit.. but I guess I just expected more answers to questions that no one can really answer.
The illustrations were sweet and comforting, I genuinely felt like I would fall into the space with her daughter and be there with her. And, of course, Hopkins' voice was strong throughout.
I think my favorite page was Hopkins visiting her daughter in her dreams. Beautiful illustration and beautiful sentiments.