Joy, Interrupted: An Anthology on Motherhood and Loss

Some of those section titles speak volumes: No, Furies, Plea, Longing, and Acceptance. They draw you in and grab your soul. Mothers all over the world wish for the same thing, a healthy baby and a long and lovely life. As Margaret Kramar expresses in her piece titled Soap Opera, "Mothers have universally thought that this couldn't be my baby, no, not my baby.

Poignant, creative, compelling, inspiring, woeful, hopeful, and wisely soulful Sherokee Ilse - Author of Empty Arms: Differing Perspectives, and Miscarriage: Jun 12, Stephanie Cole rated it it was amazing. In the opening piece of Joy, Interrupted: The selections artfully examine a variety of human experiences that disrupt the daily joys of life and threaten to rock the foundation on which we build our identities as mothers.

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McCarter suggests that the reader take an unorthodox approach to this book, proposing that we In the opening piece of Joy, Interrupted: McCarter suggests that the reader take an unorthodox approach to this book, proposing that we dive in at random and take in whatever selection the pages present. In her piece, Good explores her new surroundings in a world without her child and, with eloquence and imagination, shares a sacred piece of her broken heart. One that will speak to your tired, broken heart and give you the nudge you need to venture on.

Apr 08, Nina rated it it was amazing. I am a contributor to this anthology McCarter has put together a phenomenal anthology on motherhood and loss. The prose, poetry, and art cover diverse situations, ranging from infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and SIDS to adoption, disability, and illness. The collection starts with a poignant introduction by McCarter stating why she put this anthology together. The book is organized in 5 sections Disclaimer: The book is organized in 5 sections which loosely follow the Kubler-Ross stages of grief.

McCarter provides an intro to each section describing the theme. The contributors are as diverse as the topics. Some are well-published, and for others, this anthology is their first publishing credit. International perspectives on motherhood and loss are represented. The artwork is heartbreakingly beautiful. In her intro, McCarter writes: I have realized that, in every action of mothering, of being mothered, of wanting to mother, we live in the space between joy and grief, sometimes gravitating to one more than the other.

This anthology reflects this space between joy and grief. This is a book to be re-read, shared with friends, given as a gift, and donated to agencies and support groups helping parents cope with the loss of a child. May 15, Darcee Kraus rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have not felt so much emotion from reading in my entire life. The poems and stories are fantastic and convey the emotions of the author straight into a part of you made up merely of humanity.

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As a married couple they pursued their own dreams and those dreams they built together. As a professor, she invested her heart and time in teaching a Communications course LIFE which she loved! She taught her students self-esteem and how to reach their potential.

I got a lump in my throat when she wrote about her prize-winning garden of students Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow has an undeniably warm, nurturing mother s heart. You must read her story to learn more about RG and the unforgettable ending. Melissa's writing has always been inspired by challenges she has faced in life. This experienced inspired her to publish and edit the anthology on motherhood and loss.

She also plans to explore her struggles with infertility in future writings. After receiving a B.

In her memoir, Insanity: A Love Story, she chronicles her struggle to navigate the fine line between sanity and insanity. Melissa received her PhD in Engish, Rhetoric and Composition in from the University of Texas, with a dissertation on postfeminism and composition studies.



In addition to being an author and editor, Melissa is the publisher of a small press, Fat Daddy's Farm. As an editor and publisher, Melissa's goal is to help uncommon voices grow and flourish. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? Joy can be interrupted - but not lost. Most people think of motherhood as a joyous experience, but for some it can be an experience of interrupted joy.

This anthology delves into the subject of motherhood and loss from different perspectives of authors and artists from all over the world. The book is uniquely structured around the five stages of grief, mirroring the grief journey many go through. Editor and publisher Melissa Miles McCarter conceived of the anthology six years after her daughter died of SIDS and then struggling with secondary infertility after an ectopic pregnancy.

The anthology focuses on mothers and their children who face loss in all forms, losses which can "interrupt the narratives of our lives. The internationally acclaimed contributors are: Read more Read less. Review What an incredible group of women writers Melissa has gathered for us in Joy, Interrupted. To get the free app, enter mobile phone number. See all free Kindle reading apps.

Start reading Joy, Interrupted: An Anthology on Motherhood and Loss on your Kindle in under a minute. Don't have a Kindle? Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a product review. Showing of 1 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. I have contributed to this Anthology. About the Book - It has very strong testimonies of how to get through something so personal as motherhood and loss.

I am very proud to be a part of the book, appreciate the author and all the contributors who have willingly shared their experiences, stories, emotional rollercoaster ride and the strength that they have found. Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon. I am a contributor to this anthology McCarter has put together a phenomenal anthology on motherhood and loss.

The prose, poetry, and art cover diverse situations, ranging from infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and SIDS to adoption, disability, and illness. The collection starts with a poignant introduction by McCarter stating why she put this anthology together. The book is organized in 5 sections which loosely follow the Kubler-Ross stages of grief.

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McCarter provides an intro to each section describing the theme. The contributors are as diverse as the topics. Some are well-published, and for others, this anthology is their first publishing credit. International perspectives on motherhood and loss are represented. The artwork is heartbreakingly beautiful. In her intro, McCarter writes: I have realized that, in every action of mothering, of being mothered, of wanting to mother, we live in the space between joy and grief, sometimes gravitating to one more than the other.

This anthology reflects this space between joy and grief.