The Fruit of the Tree

Jacquelynn Luben

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'The Fruit of the Tree', Nelson Houtman, 1992:

An autobiographical account of Jacquelynn Luben's experience of cot death and miscarriage, set against the background of other more lighthearted events.

'... a heart-rending autobiography...'
Book of the Week, Anne Hooper column, best magazine

'... an absorbing book, sensitively written and a delight to read.'
Surrey Advertiser

'... grips the reader with the fascination of a family saga ...'
Sharon Wallach, Jewish Chronicle

'... a reassurance that one will survive the experience of bereavement.'
Nursing Times

'... a tribute to her lost baby, and our crusade to find out why.'
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths

'... A book I had to read twice. A book you can read with a busy family
around.'
SANDS

'... of interest not just to other bereaved parents but to anyone who wants
to learn how cope with death.'
Maternity Action

'... the lasting impression created by this book is one of strength and
of the positive things to be gained from tragic experience.'
La Leche league GB

'The ... readable style and background setting to the trauma ... make the
emotional pain easy for the reader to bear.
Cruse - Bereavement Care

'... This off-beat book makes a welcome change from the usual books
on this topic.'
Health Visitor
Available from bookshops or direct from Nelson Houtman, price £8.50, post free (UK) or plus £1.00 rest of the world.


Copyright © Jacquelynn Luben 2000.