What’s Heaven
What’s Heaven by Maria Shriver, published by Macmillan on October 30, 2007, is a thoughtful exploration of a challenging topic for families. This first edition, consisting of 32 pages, addresses the difficult subject of death through the eyes of a young girl named Kate, who seeks understanding after the loss of her great-grandmother. Shriver’s narrative serves as a resource for parents navigating conversations about grief and bereavement with their children.
In this book, readers will find a gentle approach to discussing Heaven and the emotions surrounding loss. The story is informed by real questions posed by Shriver’s own family members during their times of grief, making it relatable for many. Through Kate’s journey and her mother’s guidance, the book aims to foster connection and comfort among families facing similar experiences. With its focus on social themes related to death and grief, What’s Heaven provides a starting point for meaningful discussions in a supportive manner.
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This treasure of a book, for people of all faiths, is a starting point for parents who must talk about the difficult topic of death with their children.
What should parents say when a loved one dies? Heaven is a difficult subject that always comes up at tough times, and Maria Shriver has written a very special book precisely for these stressful moments. What’s Heaven? is the story of Kate, a little girl whose great-grandma has just died. She seeks answers, and her mother helps her learn about Heaven. The many questions in this book are real, coming from Shriver’s own children, nieces, and nephews when her grandmother Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy passed away. With 900,000 copies of the book now in print, the loving, confident, and ultimately uplifting answers Shriver provides are helping readers’ families come together, feel closer to one another, and experience peace during the times when they need it most.
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