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Am I Still a Mother?
Surviving Life's Cruellest Tragedy – Twice
by Helen Bouchami
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Oct 28 2020
| Archive Date
Feb 18 2021
Description
An ordinary woman: an extraordinary life
In 1979 Helen returns from Algeria to a much-changed UK, where she must juggle sole parenthood with the
demands of a successful career. Her life unravels when her older son develops acute leukaemia and his
devastated brother spirals into depression and addiction.
For a decade Helen battles to keep her family, and herself, together. Unable to save her sons, can she now
save herself?
An ordinary woman: an extraordinary life
In 1979 Helen returns from Algeria to a much-changed UK, where she must juggle sole parenthood with the demands of a successful career. Her life unravels...
Description
An ordinary woman: an extraordinary life
In 1979 Helen returns from Algeria to a much-changed UK, where she must juggle sole parenthood with the
demands of a successful career. Her life unravels when her older son develops acute leukaemia and his
devastated brother spirals into depression and addiction.
For a decade Helen battles to keep her family, and herself, together. Unable to save her sons, can she now
save herself?
A Note From the Publisher
Helen Bouchami lives in Reading. After years of creating documents for some of the world’s leading organisations, Helen turned to creative writing. Focussed at first on fiction, events in her own life persuaded her that she had her own dramatic story to tell.
Helen Bouchami lives in Reading. After years of creating documents for some of the world’s leading organisations, Helen turned to creative writing. Focussed at first on fiction, events in her own...
A Note From the Publisher
Helen Bouchami lives in Reading. After years of creating documents for some of the world’s leading organisations, Helen turned to creative writing. Focussed at first on fiction, events in her own life persuaded her that she had her own dramatic story to tell.
Advance Praise
“Takes us on a devastating yet inspiring journey through the loss of her sons just a few years apart. Writing with searing insight and exceptional beauty, Helen Bouchami reveals how grief gave way to the transformative, healing power of love, and ultimately, to a new sense of meaning in life.”
Joelle Fraser, author of The Territory of Men and The Forest House
“Takes us on a devastating yet inspiring journey through the loss of her sons just a few years apart. Writing with searing insight and exceptional beauty, Helen Bouchami reveals how grief gave way to...
Advance Praise
“Takes us on a devastating yet inspiring journey through the loss of her sons just a few years apart. Writing with searing insight and exceptional beauty, Helen Bouchami reveals how grief gave way to the transformative, healing power of love, and ultimately, to a new sense of meaning in life.”
Joelle Fraser, author of The Territory of Men and The Forest House
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781800468016 |
| PRICE |
$6.99 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
200
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Ebook |
| ISBN |
9781800468016 |
| PRICE |
$6.99 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
200
|
Average rating from 2 members
Featured Reviews
Tammy S, Reviewer
What a lovely account of terribly tragic events! Helen is faced with the unthinkable more than once. She describes her experiences of motherhood with such Grace.
Loss and grief can take us to a very lonely place. Through strength we can move forward and focus on what we can control and rebuilding our life.
Featured Reviews
Tammy S, Reviewer
What a lovely account of terribly tragic events! Helen is faced with the unthinkable more than once. She describes her experiences of motherhood with such Grace.
Loss and grief can take us to a very lonely place. Through strength we can move forward and focus on what we can control and rebuilding our life.
