A Space in the Heart
A Survival Guide for Grieving Parents
A Space in the Heart is about the anguish that the death of a child brings and how to survive and thrive in its aftermath. It’s part memoir, part self-help, zero bullshit and 100 percent straight from the heart. It’s about our never-ending love for our lost children and how that love ultimately helps us transform and heal. In other words, it’s a roadmap for a road no one would ever choose to travel.
Praise from Members of the World’s Worst Club
“A Space in the Heart should be read by every member of the world’s most unlucky club. Larry Carlat succeeds not only because he’s a fantastic, plain-speaking writer who delivers his hard-earned wisdom in an accessible way, but because he does so without a hint of lecture, therapy-speak, or overpromise. His beautiful book reveals that even after suffering the greatest loss, there are ways to live a rewarding life despite—and even in a way propelled by—the space in your heart.”
—Steve Rissman, international lawyer. His son Gabe died of an accidental overdose in 2021. He was twenty-one.
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“Rarely does a book elicit emotions the way A Space in the Heart does. Having gone through the death of my son and having read a lot of advice and personal histories on grieving, this book spoke to me more than any other. It felt like Larry was inside my head and heart. If you know anyone who has experienced this particular type of loss, his book will help strengthen your empathy and understand what otherwise seems beyond understanding.”
—Vic Rauseo, Emmy-award winning TV writer. His son Sam died of an overdose in 2018. He was twenty-seven.
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“OMG! This book is beautiful! Larry Carlat is a gorgeous writer and this book is overflowing with love on every page. It made me cry, it made me laugh and it made me remember. It’s also filled with hope, kindness and practical advice for anyone dealing with any type of loss.”
—Nancy Aronie, author of Memoir as Medicine and Writing from the Heart. Her son Dan died of MS in 2010. He was thirty-eight.
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“A Space in the Heart serves as a compassionate guide through the depths of grief, offering wisdom and solace like an old friend. Carlat masterfully crafts an experience that is both intimate and spacious, extending a gentle hand through the pages to warmly guide the reader while allowing them ample space to grieve in their own way. Through empowering dialogue and profound insights, Carlat gives voice to the reader's journey, facilitating a truly transformative experience.”
—Rachel Brenner, MSW, ASW, Clinical Coordinator, Our House Grief Support Center
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 208 • Trim: 5½ x 8½
978-1-5381-8659-6 • Hardback • November 2024 • $26.95 • (£19.99)
978-1-5381-8660-2 • eBook • November 2024 • $25.50 • (£19.99) (coming soon)
Subjects: Self-Help / Death, Grief, Bereavement, Family & Relationships / Death, Grief, Bereavement, Family & Relationships / Parenting / General