NEWS & REVIEWS
About Heaven’s Brightest Star
“Heaven’s Brightest Star turns the intense pain of losing a newborn into hope through the eyes of a child.”
Richard Seymour
March of Dimes, Division Director
Knoxville, TN
“Heaven’s Brightest Star is a wonderful and caring book dealing with premature birth and loss of a brother through the eyes of a ‘big’ sister.”
Joan F. Wempe BSN, RN
Baptist Hospital for Woman
March of Dimes Board Chair, Knoxville, TN
“Kara Glad’s book addresses the emotional needs of young children whose newborn siblings are critically ill. The compassion and understanding she demonstrates towards these children will be comforting to families and those who support them.”
Robert Herzlinger, MD
Director of Neonatology, Bridgeport Hospital
Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine
“Heaven’s Brightest Star is written with passion and sorrow from the heart of a mother who has experienced both the birth and death of her premature infant son. Kara has turned her journey into a beautiful children’s story. This book will provide families with a healing tool to see beyond the darkness of death to the light of hope for healing. In the depths of the darkest grief, a star shines brightly.”
Nancy J. DeGennaro, CNM, MPH
The following reviews are from www.amazon.com
"Heaven's Brightest Star" really shines!, November 22, 2007
By Jill McLaughlin (Hoboken, NJ)
"Heaven's Brightest Star" is a beautiful story about hope and compassion. Written from the perspective of a child, this book serves as an invaluable tool to support families in understanding premature birth and loss. Little Katie's character is one that children will be able to relate to... and learn from.
A Star That Shines Brightly, November 18, 2007
Carla Jung (Wall, NJ)
teaches children about a very difficult topic in a way that is easy for them to understand. There is no other book like this to explain to children the concept of premature birth. It is perfect for NICU's or for any child who has lost a sibling. This book will assist a child in their grieving process by offering hope through a star that shines brightly.
Newspaper and Magazine Reviews
Christian Living Magazine book review
Lowell Sun book review
Website Reviews
You can read a review or see Heaven’s Brightest Star listed as a resource on the following sites:
www.prematurity.org
www.rowantreefoundation.org
www.twinslist.org
www.rindyshope.org
www.knoxnews.com
www.middlebrookpta.com
www.mend.org
www.amazon.com
www.amysangels.com