Giving Up the Ghost: A Daughter's Memoir

Winner! Best Memoir, San Francisco Book Festival, 2025 Finalist! Story Circle Network, Gilda Prize, 2025 Finalist! Parenting & Family, American Book Fest, 2025 New York Times bestselling ghostwriter Samantha Rose steps out of the shadows to unravel the mystery surrounding her mother’s suicide. What begins as a solitary journey through grief takes an unexpected turn when her mother returns from the darkness beyond, determined to reconcile her irreversible choice. Raw, deeply revealing, and threaded with resilient humor, Giving Up the Ghost explores mental health, the enduring bond between mothers and daughters, and how, in the aftermath of profound loss, we can release our inner ghosts and write a new story for ourselves. Editorial Reviews “Rose’s prose is introspective and lyrical, sprinkled with moments of humor that provide relief amidst the heaviness of loss" —Publishers Weekly Booklife Review “With equal measures of humor, humility and chutzpah… Rose’s book serves as a siren call to anyone who still thinks it’s possible to do it all without help.” —San Francisco Chronicle Review "Honest, vulnerable... a beautiful exploration of how to move through the grieving process.”—Story Circle Review “ A hope-filled memoir about grief and loss. An honest portrayal, interlaced with just the right amount of humour.” —Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood “Heartbreaking, honest, and inspiring… a powerful reminder that love never dies and we are never truly alone.” —Rebecca Rosen, author of the national and international bestseller, Spirited “For anyone who has ever felt alone in their grief, this book will provide you with connection, comfort and eventually hope.” —Sheryl Ziegler, PsyD, bestselling author of Mommy Burnout and The Crucial Years “An intimate, unfiltered, heart wrenching and, at times, hilarious account of a family story forever changed by suicide.” —Eve Rodsky, author of the New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick, Fair Play “A beautifully written and piercing reflection on grief, the bonds between mothers and daughters and the importance of finding your own voice.”—Cathy Heller, podcast host and bestselling author of Abundant Ever After “A testament to strength and resilience all rolled into poetic writing.”—Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D., author of Raising Resilience: How to Help our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty “A gorgeous memoir, honestly detailing how grief forever changes us.” —Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW, author of End of the Hour: A Therapist’s Memoir “Giving Up the Ghost by is a subtle powerhouse of a memoir—tender, weighty, and human.”—Cole Imperi, author of A Guide to Grief “A blueprint for surviving suicide—the shock, the grief, the learning.”—Susannah Kennedy, author of Reading Jane “With extraordinary valor, grace, and sure-handed storytelling, this achingly honest account of a complicated grieving process is sure to stir raw emotion and vibrant book club discussions.” —Joni Rodgers, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Bit Wicked “I found nourishment I didn’t know I needed within its pages—and I trust many other readers will feel the same.” —Courtney Cook, author of The Way She Feels: My Life on the Borderline in Pictures and Pieces
ASIN: 1960573683
VSKU: PKV.1960573683.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rose, Samantha
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!