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MORGAN’S BABY SISTER
A Read-Aloud Book for Families Who Have Experienced the Death of a Newborn Patricia Polin Johnson and Donna Reilly Williams Paper, $11.95 64 pages, 6" × 9" ISBN 0-89390-257-8 |
A read-aloud story of a little girl, Morgan, and her parents, who try to sort out their feelings of confusion and grief after the death of their premature baby. This can assist parents and adult caregivers with the difficult and often painful task of helping children understand their feelings about tragedies they experience.
Reviews
“[Morgan’s Baby Sister] sensitively and realistically
portrays the emotions of all members of a family and especially a little child.
It is not sentimental, but straightforward and unafraid. I’m sure a
child, and an entire family, would be blessed by the use of this
book.”
— Josee Jordan, director of Christian education degree program,
Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle
“The story is true to life and addresses many of the questions and
concerns a family faces following the loss of a child. In addition to being an
encouragement to the many families that experience infant loss,
Morgan’s Baby Sister will be a valuable resource to [support]
groups such as ours.”
— Leslie Snodgrass, co-editor, Stepping Stones Ministry,
Wichita, Kansas
About the Authors
Patricia Polin Johnson holds a degree in journalism and has published
articles on family issues. Patricia and her husband have helped more than
one thousand couples prepare for marriage through their work for Catholic
Engaged Encounter newsletter, of which Patricia was editor. In addition,
she has taught religious education to preschool- through primary-school age
children.
Donna Reilly Williams specializes in grief and transition therapy in her
private practice in Woodinville, Wash. She also serves as a consultant to
churches, schools hospitals and businesses, and she designs and directs
retreats in the field of ministry and spirituality. With an M.A. in pastoral
studies, she has co-authored two companion books, Grief Ministry:
Helping Others Mourn and Grief Ministry Facilitator’s
Guide.