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by Elizabeth McCracken "Its a sort of kinship, as though there is a family tree of grief. On this branch, the lost children, on this the suicided parents...when something terrible happens, you discover, all of a sudden, that you have a new set of relatives—people with whom you can speak in the shorthand of cousins. 'It happened to me too' means it’s not your fault. You're not a freak of nature and this does not have to be a secret. When a baby dies, other dead babies suddenly become visible," says author Elizabeth McCraken in a wistful voice as she narrates An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination. Hachette Audio maintains its standard of producing excellent non-fiction audio by choosing a subject that is not often talked about: the birth of a stillborn child. This audiobook allows listeners to hear an actual person speaking about what becomes a taboo subject in a very short time. Despite the reality that the hurt of losing a child never disappears for the parents, because no one knew the child in life it often seems like he never existed. Sharing this experience with the author allows grieving mothers and fathers to know that they are not alone in their thoughts. Surely McCracken's reflections on the abrupt end to her pregnancy and her tendency to question her fault in the matter echo in the minds of all women who deliver a stillborn child: What did I do to cause this? How could I have prevented this from happening? This 4 CD unabridged recording may make an excellent gift for friends or family members who want to say something or help the family of a stillborn baby in some way but just are not sure what to do. In fact, by listening to An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination with your loved one who has experienced the death of a child, it may open up new paths for communication, support and healing. While McCracken's lifestyle certainly is not that of the average American (the pregnancy takes place in France), her feelings in the situation transcend culture and economic status. |
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An Exact Replica of A Figment of My Imagination