Description

A fresh take on the loss memoir, Piece by Piece follows a middle-aged mother forced to reconcile the theft of precious keepsakes with the memories and people the items represent.

If things are just things, why does it hurt so deeply when we lose them?

When a home burglary strips Kim Danielson of heirlooms and other special keepsakes, she loses more than the items themselves. She is also robbed of tangible connections to her history, and physical reminders of loved ones who have diedigniting grief both old and new. Feeling the weight of disappointment for future generations who cannot inherit a piece of her familys legacy, Kim creates a new and lasting heirloom, one that can never be stolen.

Perfect for anyone who has ever lost anything of meaningful value, this book provides solace and a new perspective on material possessions. A practical template for preserving a legacy with or without artifacts, Piece by Piece offers a unique take on loss through the lens of stolen objects and invites readers to tell the stories of their lives by telling the stories of their things.

Author: Kim Danielson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: She Writes Press
Published: 01/27/2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.44w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9798896360582
Language: English