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Book Reviews of The Lost Child: A Mother's Story

The Lost Child: A Mother's Story
The Lost Child A Mother's Story
Author: Julie Myerson
ISBN-13: 9781596917002
ISBN-10: 1596917008
Publication Date: 9/1/2009
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Book Type: Hardcover
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2 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

karmagirl avatar reviewed The Lost Child: A Mother's Story on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is actually two books in one. The author started writing a book about a young girl from the 1800's who died at a very young age. But the drama and chaos surrounding her son started to overwhelm her, and she started writing about him, who she was losing to drugs. So in a way, it was about 2 lost children, born many years apart. I actually was more interested in the research and people she met while looking for information about Mary, the young girl who had died. A lot of the information she found was really interesting. The problems with her son were severe, and reading about his struggles was difficult.I can't imagine the heartache she went through, but both parts of the book kept me riveted.
nightprose avatar reviewed The Lost Child: A Mother's Story on + 112 more book reviews
A very complicated book. It was difficult to read in parts because of both the drama and reality of the situation.
Ms. Myerson is very brave to have shared her story. So many parents hide their children's problems out of embarrassment or pain.
The book was well-written, and is very important.