I Can't Find a Heartbeat: Hope & Help for Those Who Have Lost an Unborn Child

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Summary: Religious Theme Will Appeal to Some, Not to Others
Review: I ordered this book several weeks ago, before the review alluding to the heavy Christian theme had been posted. I, too, wish I had had some indication of the book's very religious content. I think a statement on the back cover of the book best sums up what potential readers may want to know: I Can't Find a Heartbeat invites all who are grieving the loss of an unborn child to sit at the feet of Jesus and allow Him to heal your broken heart.

I had a miscarriage several months ago, so naturally I could relate to Melissa's struggle to find comfort and answers. I just couldn't personally relate to the very religious journey she took in order to find both.

Rating:
Summary: Religious Theme Will Appeal to Some, Not to Others
Review: This book is the sometimes painful, sometimes hopeful recounting of one woman's journey to parenthood. This journey includes fertility treatments, two miscarriages, and a tentative pregnancy. The story focuses around the author's first and second miscarriage and her struggle with grieving and understanding.

This book has a VERY Christian viewpoint. There are very few pages without bible verse on them. A great deal of Melissa's struggle is with her relationship with God. I don't think this is a bad thing in this book, and I know many Christian women will relate with Melissa, but it may alienate others.

I, for one, wish I had been "warned" of the heavy God/bible/church focus of the book. When I ordered it from Amazon, there was no description, just one reader review. From that review, I felt that the book would be very helpful for me to read seeing as I have experienced 4 miscarriages myself. I was taken aback by the Christian focus, but I did read the book from cover to cover, and found that Melissa and I shared many thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Melissa does a good job of describing the grieving process, and she does a reasonable job of explaining the causes of miscarriages.

If you've had a miscarriage, you will get something from this book. If you have had a miscarriage and are deeply Christian, you will get A LOT out of this book.

Rating:
Summary: Very religious
Review: This book is the sometimes painful, sometimes hopeful recounting of one woman's journey to parenthood. This journey includes fertility treatments, two miscarriages, and a tentative pregnancy. The story focuses around the author's first and second miscarriage and her struggle with grieving and understanding.

This book has a VERY Christian viewpoint. There are very few pages without bible verse on them. A great deal of Melissa's struggle is with her relationship with God. I don't think this is a bad thing in this book, and I know many Christian women will relate with Melissa, but it may alienate others.

I, for one, wish I had been "warned" of the heavy God/bible/church focus of the book. When I ordered it from Amazon, there was no description, just one reader review. From that review, I felt that the book would be very helpful for me to read seeing as I have experienced 4 miscarriages myself. I was taken aback by the Christian focus, but I did read the book from cover to cover, and found that Melissa and I shared many thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Melissa does a good job of describing the grieving process, and she does a reasonable job of explaining the causes of miscarriages.

If you've had a miscarriage, you will get something from this book. If you have had a miscarriage and are deeply Christian, you will get A LOT out of this book.

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Summary: A Book Of Encouragement
Review: This book was such a blessing to me after miscarrying my last three pregnacies. The grief and tremendous pain that I felt after the death of my babies left me empty and alone. The author shares the experiences of her own miscarriages and the journey from spiritual pain to healing. The author also shares her thoughts concerning the reaction of others to the subject of miscarriage. This helped me to understand some of the comments made by others and to forgive their lack of knowledge. It was comforting to connect with someone that understood how I felt and to find out that my thoughts and feelings were normal. A lot of people don't realize the loss associated with miscarriage which makes it sometimes difficult to find support during such a time. This book was my best friend when I needed it the most. Thumbs up for this author for exposing her most intimate feelings so that others can be helped.

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Summary: I wasn't what you call a really religious person....
Review: This is the second book of Melissa Hanson's I have read. I know she had a big part in bringing me back to God. Over the years I had strayed and with the lose of my 3 babies and all the death and God questions I was getting from our three boys. I felt I needed to find out more. This is a highly religious account and Melissa isn't telling us her thoughts on the bible or Jesus, she is only telling us what is in the bible. She is right on target with all of her stages of grief. If I could meet her I would hug her. Her other book "When Mourning Breaks" She didn't have any living children and I was heartbroken for her. Then when I bought this book I was rejoicing with her. In this society today it is hard to find people that understand what you are going through and through her books, Melissa became a friend. Please consider this a very supportive book but also very Christian based. I needed the reassurance that I will see my babies again someday.

Rating:
Summary: I wasn't what you call a really religious person....
Review: This is the second book of Melissa Hanson's I have read. I know she had a big part in bringing me back to God. Over the years I had strayed and with the lose of my 3 babies and all the death and God questions I was getting from our three boys. I felt I needed to find out more. This is a highly religious account and Melissa isn't telling us her thoughts on the bible or Jesus, she is only telling us what is in the bible. She is right on target with all of her stages of grief. If I could meet her I would hug her. Her other book "When Mourning Breaks" She didn't have any living children and I was heartbroken for her. Then when I bought this book I was rejoicing with her. In this society today it is hard to find people that understand what you are going through and through her books, Melissa became a friend. Please consider this a very supportive book but also very Christian based. I needed the reassurance that I will see my babies again someday.