Hope Is a Bright Star: A Mother's Memoir of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live Again by Wilcox, Faith Fuller

Hope Is a Bright Star is the story of a mother's journey from shock and fear at her young daughter's cancer diagnosis to anguish and despair at her death just a year later--and, finally, to peace and acceptance of her new life.

When thirteen-year-old Elizabeth is diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, Faith is in awe of her courageous child, who faces her plight straight on and inspires all who meet her. Despite an army of medical professionals who provide innovative care for Elizabeth, she dies, and Faith and her surviving daughter, Olivia, are thrown into a maelstrom of grief. They find unexpected comfort in the arms of their family, friends, and community--but Faith faces another shock when she has her own cancer diagnosis while navigating the uncharted waters of a life she never expected. In time, Faith discovers moments and places of comfort and peace, and she slowly changes from a mother in despair to a woman with hope for the future. At turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, Hope Is a Bright Star reveals how abiding love can heal a family.

Author: Faith Fuller Wilcox
Publisher: She Writes Press
Published: 06/08/2021
Pages: 168
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781647421083

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Foreword 05/17/2021