Absolutely wonderful book

Everyone needs to read/listen this book, we have all lost people we love be it suddenly or otherwise and Simon and Ethan’s story takes you through the first year of their grief without their wife and Mummy. It’s heartbreaking but also shows there is light at the end of a long dark tunnel. Beautifully written and narrated. I wish Simon and his boy Ethan every happiness in the future.

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Emotional but real

Wow, what a listen. Having lost my youngest brother to AML aged 30, I could really relate to a lot of this book. So many emotions and tears throughout but wonderfully written and spoken. Thank you x

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Very moving

This October will mark forty years since my dear Wife, Mary, died from blood cancer. She left behind a Daughter, Kelly, aged four years eight months. Although Mary had a long & painful ilness, so different to Gemma, I can relate to Simon in so many ways.

I read this book on Kindle a couple of years ago but to hear the words so eloquently spoken by Simon adds a whole new dynamic.
At times it is a difficult listen, so moving & emotional but it was important to me to listen to the end.

I highly recommend this book, but have the tissues handy.

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A moving, honest listen

Having read about Simon and Ethan’s loss I followed him on Instagram and watched his posts throughout 2018. Through the book it was amazing to hear the wonderful stories about who Gemma was and really get a better understanding of their life together. It was so brave of Simon to share his grief process in such an unfiltered way. A fantastic read for anyone who wants to understand grief and mental health better and most importantly what you can do to help those going through that journey. I cried, I smiled, I laughed, having finished the book I am left with a lovely sense of hope. Thank you Simon for sharing your story.

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Great read .................. Would recommend was very touching good good good .. .. . .

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Beautiful

I loved listening to this book it truly was from the heart. Ethans part broke me x

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Wow

If you’re wavering over whether to read this book... buy it! You will not regret it.
Following the beautiful & tragic journey of Simon and Ethan as they lose their wife & mum Gemma.
I cried, I laughed and I am thankful for all that I have.
Simon, your love for Gemma and Ethan shines thru above all else, I felt the heartache and even shed a few tears when words got caught in your throat.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
As a wife and mum I would be soooooo proud of my husband if he did half as well as you.
Much love to you, Ethan & Derrina x

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Honesty

Simon, your honesty in this book touched my heart. Thank you very much, thanks for helping us understand 🙏🏼♥️🥲

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thank yoi

thank you for telling your story. your son is a true warrior by your side

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It makes you think

A very powerful, emotional and thought provoking read. The honestly and openness of Simon gives you a sobering appreciation of why life is so precious. His son is a total star throughout. Highly recommended.

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