...keeping Clarke.: One son. One day. One mom's personal journey through grief.

by Stephanie Benbenek

Stephanie Benbenek and her son, Clarke, shared a special mother/son relationship. Clarke was nineteen-a sophomore in college-and a leader whose life stretched before him with great promise, when he died suddenly in an automobile accident. From this tragedy comes...keeping Clarke. One son. One day. One mom's personal journey through grief. A memoir as heartbreaking as it is uplifting; this honest exposé reveals the depths of Stephanie's grief and how she survives. Unlike books that offer suggestions on how to move on from the grief, this book contains valuable elements of healing and a unique insight into the lifelong journey with grief. In a very real sense, this story gives permission to grieve freely, and to continue living a life that, while never again the same, can continue to have meaning and purpose. What begins as a loving narrative evolves into a poignant and thoughtful reminder for Never underestimate the power of the human spirit or the impact of an individual life.

180 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2010

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspirational story told by a mom who lost her son in a tragic car accident. He was a student at the Citadel in Charleston, SC. Amazing love and honor shown to the family by his Citadel family.