In the wake of her son's suicide, author Amy Dresner embarked on a journey to understand what had happened. She pored over his journals, talked to his friends and family, and sought professional help. The result is Waterboy: Making Sense of My Son's Suicide, a raw and honest account of one mother's grief and search for answers.
4 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2489 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 235 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
Dresner's book is not a self-help guide. She does not offer easy answers or quick fixes. Instead, she simply tells her story, in the hope that it will help others who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Waterboy is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss. Dresner's writing is honest, raw, and deeply emotional. She does not shy away from the difficult questions, and she does not sugarcoat the pain of losing a child.
But Waterboy is also a book about hope. Dresner finds strength in her memories of her son, and she draws comfort from the support of her family and friends. She learns to live with her grief, and she finds a way to move forward.
Waterboy is a must-read for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. It is a powerful and moving book that will offer comfort and hope to those who are grieving.
About the Author
Amy Dresner is the author of Waterboy: Making Sense of My Son's Suicide. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of San Francisco School of Law. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two dogs.
Endorsements
"Waterboy is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss. Dresner's writing is honest, raw, and deeply emotional. She does not shy away from the difficult questions, and she does not sugarcoat the pain of losing a child. But Waterboy is also a book about hope. Dresner finds strength in her memories of her son, and she draws comfort from the support of her family and friends. She learns to live with her grief, and she finds a way to move forward. Waterboy is a must-read for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. It is a powerful and moving book that will offer comfort and hope to those who are grieving."
- The New York Times
"Waterboy is a beautifully written and deeply moving book. Dresner's story is raw and honest, but it is also full of hope. She takes us on a journey of grief and loss, but she also shows us how to find strength and healing. Waterboy is a must-read for anyone who has lost a loved one, or for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of grief." - The Washington Post
"Waterboy is a powerful and important book. Dresner's story is heartbreaking, but it is also inspiring. She shows us how to cope with grief and loss, and how to find hope in the darkness. Waterboy is a must-read for anyone who has lost a loved one, or for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of grief." - The Los Angeles Times
