If Mama Were Here: Living Without Mama

by Donna Jean Pomeroy

Growing up in a large, poverty-stricken family has its hardships, but when seven-year-old Donna Jean's mother dies, the trials are daily. As she journeys through life, vivid memories of her mother's sickly pregnancy, death, wake and funeral and other burdens from the past keep her from enjoying the present. She must find a way to heal life's hurts. Then, and only then, will she be able to achieve her highest potential. Twenty-five years after her mother's death, while on an Elisabeth Kubler-Ross workshop for the bereaved, she finally finds the freedom she's looking for.

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story in the eyes of a young girl who lost her mother. Enjoyed it much because of the parallel in my own life. This wasn't the first time I read the book either.

[Karla Michanowicz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved her childhood memories of growing up in a large family. I was especially touched by the love and fortitude of Donna Jean's father. Most people blame God when something terrible happens, although, I am sure he had his moments, he raised those children to love God just as if his wife Rose would have done if she were alive.

[Helene · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter gave this book to me after meeting the author at a bookshow. It is the story of alarge family growing up motherless after she died giving childbirth. It brought back many emotions from my childhood.