Unravelled: The true story of a woman who dared to become a different kind of mother

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Maria Housden tells of her own transformation, as a mother, a wife and a woman, as she struggled to cope with the death of her daughter Hannah and make the hardest decision of her life. From the author of the bestselling Hannah's Gift. At the age of 36, instead of enjoying the perfect family life she had imagined as a child, Maria felt judged and found wanting by others. She realised that, no matter how much she still loved her husband and how powerful her bond of love was with her children, she had to change her life radically -- she had to make it her own again. What followed was an emotional and enlightening search for herself. Written in the same moving, lyrical style as Hannah's Gift, the story unfolds in a series of painful, joyful and humorous moments. At times the story is heart-wrenchingly sad but ultimately it is uplifting and inspiring.

Maria Housden is a lecturer, author and passionate advocate for quality of life, particularly for those with terminal illness. She has led bereavement support groups and speaks throughout the US to groups as diverse as church and civic organisations, high school students and medical professionals. For 4 years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Kimberly Fund, a nonprofit organization that raises money for families of children facing life-threatening illnesses. As part of her commitment to helping others understand the gift of life, she has led groups of women on contemplative, silent journeys through Death Valley. Mother of three children in addition to Hannah, she lives with her husband, Roger, in a log cabin in Woodstock, New York. Maria's website, www.hannahsgift.com, serves as a community of support and remembrance for those who have loved and lost a child, and also provides more information about Maria's work and how to reach her.

Praise for Hannah's Gift: 'A heartbreaking and heartwarming tale.' People Magazine 'Will fill you with tears and laughter!a heartwarming and life-enriching read.' Woman's Way 'A gift.' The Express