The Red Ribbon
A Memoir of Lightning and Rebuilding After Loss
by Nancy Freund Bills
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Pub Date May 28 2019 | Archive Date May 30 2019
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Description
In language alternately tender and gritty, The Red Ribbon documents the aftermath of Bills’s husband’s death. As a wife, she grieves and attempts to rebuild her life; as a mother, she strains to be the parent her young adult sons need. Then, one year later, she is faced with more loss—this time, the father whom she adores. After his death, other deaths, some anticipated and others unpredictable, follow. Meanwhile, the impending death of her aging mother is a particular challenge; Nancy struggles to be a good daughter, and on many visits to Montana, her home state, she tries to mend their painful history.
Insightful, moving, and full of intelligence and humanity, The Red Ribbon is a story of surviving the many and often devastating lightning strikes of life, and a gift of compassion and wisdom for readers who are struggling with their own losses.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“Memoirs of loss and survival are rather common, but what sets this one apart is Bills’ extraordinary perceptiveness and writing talent. . . . A keeper of a book by a talented author.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“I highly recommend this book—it is both heartbreaking and uplifting. It is a gift to all those who grieve, will grieve, or who will offer support to someone through bereavement ~ a real tour de force!” ―Christine Linnehan, M.S., LCPC, FT, Psychotherapist, Riverview Counseling (specializing in grief and bereavement), Consultant, Center for Grieving Children
“Achingly beautiful.” ―Barbara Hesselman Kautz, MSN, RN, author of When I Die I’m Going to Heaven ‘Cause I Spent My Time in Hell: A Memoir of My Year as an Army Nurse in Vietnam
“…a brave memoir about a family’s heartbreaking journey of grief and healing.” ―Shelagh Ramage Forland, LCSW
“…a beautifully written memoir, tells a tender and tragic story of courage.” ―Ruth Townsend Story, author of five books about teaching English
“…a compelling account of unexpected loss. As a recent widow, I found her memoir comforting and helpful. For readers who have suffered loss, Nancy’s memoir is an important read. ―Susan Dahlgren Daigneault, Ed.D., author of In the Shadow of a Mountain, A Soldier’s Struggle with PTSD “…a heartfelt story of love and loss, rendered in clear and beautiful prose. Its music will resonate in your heart long after you’re finished reading.” ―Richard Cass, 2018 Maine Literary Award Winner
“…Her memoir is an amazing accomplishment offering help and hope to others suffering losses...” ―Walden S. Morton, editor of KALEIDOSCOPE and a finalist for the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance 2017 Maine Literary Award for Anthology
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781631525735 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 216 |
Featured Reviews
Kari C, Bookseller
I enjoyed reading this memoir. In 1994 a her husband and son were hit by lighting during a sudden thunderstorm. The essays were written at different times so the book is not one continuing story and there are time changes. The essays follow the author from the initial shock of the accident, through the stages of grief to acceptance. The essays are beautifully written.
