Free to Grieve: Healing and Encouragement for Those Who Have Suffered Miscarriage and Stillbirth

by Maureen Rank

Offers encouragement, comfort, and sound advice for any woman and family dealing with miscarriage. Ideal for counselors.

Genres: Grief, Nonfiction

180 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 1985

Reviews

[Jill Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit dated, and I didn’t find the middle part that deals with the medical explanations and lack thereof of how these things happen to be very helpful. But overall, lots of helpful advice on working through grief, protecting relationships, and moving forward, all from a Christian perspective.

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

The more I read it, the less I liked it. The beginning had some great advice, but the entire last chapter was basically "God and Jesus are the answer." I realize that some people find comfort in that, but it was a little frustrating that this very Christian book wasn't labeled as such in any way.
Also, "everything is part of God's plan" doesn't provide much reassurance ot comfort after a pregnancy loss, even to the very Christian women I know who have suffered this experience. In the long run, maybe it helpa, but "God knows best" is a really tough pill to swallow for most.

[Bern · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the few books out there that I could find that dealt with early miscarriages. Some helpful advice.

[Mandy Huot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as helpful as I expected. the first few chapters were good but then it switched gears to "why, what caused ect" vs. healing from the emotions of the loss. it left the spiritual/emotional side and went in the scientific direction.

[Anje · Rating 2 out of 5]

I haven't been able to finish this book... it's not especially helpful, very anecdotal which tends to open up more scary possibilities for pregnancy.