P.H.I.L.: Parents finding Hope and healing in Life...after the loss of a child

Was a really good book. I learned a few things on how to possibly support a parent who lost a child.

this is a great book, very helpful and comforting for me after my sons death

Have not read yet.

This book was amazing. The journey allows you a glimpse of the pain that parent endures. This book also has a chapter for those who do not know what to say or do in this situation. Very insightful and helpfull.

Loved it!

Thank you and Phil for sharing your families stories about your son, brother, grandson, friend... I am actually a medium, and as a medium I do my best to try to help and support those who are grieving. As I read your book I actually found myself sobbing, it's rare for me because I'm usually not on the receiving end of the messages, so to share information for me is usually more of a feeling of illumination as I can feel spirits love for the Loved Ones, and their joy when they are able to pass their messages on.While I read your book, I felt your son in certain moments, his determination and his own sadness along with yours, both of you wanting to feel each other so desperately at times, I found myself talking to you both, "Just trust, be open to his signs" and "keep trying, don't give up, they will see and hear and feel you, it will take a little while so just keep trying!" And I would feel the tears running down my face...moments you were able to capture and write so eloquently about, your feelings were easy to imagine, to feel... there were parts that tugged at my heart strings, and parts that allowed me to open my own heart and release literally years of tears that I realized I have been holding onto. No, I haven't lost a child, but I hopefully have been able to help at least a few that have, but I have lost an unusually large amount of people, family and friends in my own life (I believe for a reason so that I would be able to understand another's grief,) and being a channel for others, I think I somehow was able to hide my own grief to protect others, what kind of a medium would I be if I began blubbering every time I felt spirit near me... Reading your story has literally been a cathartic experience for me and for that I am truly grateful to you. What I do feel strongly is your strength, even though you wrote about the tremendous pain and grief you were and do experience I am taken aback by your honesty and the love you have for your son and the gift you have of being able to share that with others in your written word.I hope you continue to write, and continue to share your stories...there are so many people out there who have suffered such enormous tragedies, losing a child is something no parent should have to go through, but for those that do, your words will have a profound and healing effect. You are a blessing.Much loveMicha'ele

I have never read a book that brought me such pain and such hope at once. Kim is an awesome writer. Sharing her story with others had to be the most difficult thing to do! I also believe you should read this book if you lost your husband, your wife, your sister, your mother. No one should have to bury a child, we all believe that. But this book is so insightful that I think anyone who has lost a loved one will truly appreciate the words of this woman who suffered a devastating loss!M. Decorie, Illinois

It was an excellent book.