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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The ultimate love" by Sherine Anniruth.]

The Ultimate Love by Sherine Anniruth is a nonfiction book about coping with grief especially after the loss of a child. Sherine Anniruth wrote The Ultimate Love to share her personal struggle with grief after the death of her son. This statement in the introduction struck me: "I'm a bereaved parent who wishes there was a term like orphan or widow to describe my status. Some say there is no such title because the death of a child is too awful to put into words." It had never crossed my mind that there was no particular term for bereaved parents. She states that the book was written to share in the reader's grief and provide both understanding and tools to guide readers through the tunnel.

The style of writing is simple, clear, and direct, with no ambiguity. The words are honest and appear to have been written from the heart. The book contained quotes and artwork that added to my enjoyment of the book. My favorite quote was this: "Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love."

I salute the author's courage for sharing her personal pain and grief process. I appreciate her finding signs of her son's presence in nature and things around her. Still, I must admit that, as she says, it may not work for everybody. I agree with the author that the most common stages of grief such as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance can occur in any order for grieving people and that the process is different for everyone. I also agree that grief helps people recognize how important it is to manage time well.

This closing sentence in chapter 6 was particularly inspiring to me: "The biggest challenges should be met with even more spirit and hope than the smaller ones and not despair." The author opines that grief is a time to travel through, not a place to live. She says that time does not reduce the pain but that the griever learns to cope better with the sorrow. She urges readers not to lose faith and hope in life.

This was a beautifully written book with lots of helpful tips on how to cope with grief. There was nothing to dislike about this book. I think this book was professionally edited because I only managed to find a few minor errors. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was an enjoyable read. It will make a useful addition to the church, school, and hospital libraries.

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It sounds like an interesting and heartfelt read!
I wonder, do you think the author’s main reason for writing this was to unburden herself of this grief or to encourage others in their suffering?

It is very painful to overcome our griefs especially for a parent-child situation. It's an emotional and encouraging book.

I hope that the grieving parents find comfort in this book. One can sympathise with them only to a certain level, I can't even imagine what they must be going through.

I commend the author for thinking about others who may be going through grief, as bereaved parents. It's never easy, but I hope the author can help them through their moment of grief. Great review!

This is a very informative book in that we keep losing our beloved ones. Indeed, time does not heal all the wounds.
Nice review!

I have read a few of other books sharing the same pain of losing someone. Such books are really special and truly provide hope to the grieved.

Sorry about her lose. I know it wasn't easy but she still was able to write this book. God will see her through it all. Thanks for the review.

I'm already tricked with emotions while glancing through the review. Well, honestly I don't wish to ever have to read this book anyway. Thanks for the review

Only a parent who has lost a child can really appreciate the pain that the author experiences. Sherine Anniruth has also written Nadeems Journey which is heart wrenching story of her son from a baby until his death. I highly recommend that you read that book as well

Sounds like a heartbreaking read. The loss of a child is something that you never get over. This book shows that pain and is there as a testament of the parents strength to show their pain. This was a great review thank you!

I really enjoyed reading your descriptive review and cannot agree more with the author, that the death of a child is too painful to put in words.

It can be seen that the book is full of emotions that only a mother's love for a child can offer. It really took a lot of courage to write a book like this.

After losing a child, most people would usually fall into despair; this parent chose instead to write a self-help book. An emotional read, yet very beneficial for one seeking help. This is in addition to seeking professional help as well, of course.

After losing a child, most people would usually fall into despair; this parent chose instead to write a self-help book. An emotional read, yet very beneficial for one seeking help. This is in addition to seeking professional help as well, of course.