Two Kisses for Maddy

Two Kisses For Maddy
by Matthew Logelin [Biography Logelin]

"Life and death. All in a 27-hour period." This is the heart-wrenching memoir of a man who welcomed his premature baby into the world only to lose her mother the next day. The book envelops us from the first page into two stories. We are immersed in Matt's thoughts and feelings as he navigates the memories of meeting and building a relationship with his wife Liz - from high school to delivery, the anticipation of meeting their daughter Maddy. and everything that comes with losing a spouse and raising an infant. From the emotional highs and lows, to the struggle to live daily with tangible memories of his wife surrounding him and reflected in his daughter Maddy's face. This story will move the reader from tears to laughter along with him because of the gripping, unedited, raw emotion. The book does contain 'rough' language - as did his corresponding blog.. However, it is used to capture his voice and honest reactions. The tale also brings hope for Matt and Maddy - and hope for the future, that things can change for widows/widowers and society in general. An added bonus is that you can jump onto his blog and see how the Logelin family's life has evolved and how Maddy has thrived.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try a fiction book called Good Grief written in 2005 by author Lolly Winston. She is widowed at the age of 36. For her, the death of her husband sets off a sprial of events in the first year - some crazy, some sane. In her journey, she rediscovers who she is and re-prioritizes her life to reflect who she has become. Not only does our heroine become a Big Sister to a troubled teen, but there is an element of romance and re-birth. Written with comedic tone, this quick read gives us another look at how grief can equal growth. (But not without the dreaded growing pains.)] -- both recommended by Sarah J. - South Branch Library

[ official Matt Logelin blog -- where this book began! ]

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