What To Do When I'm Gone: A Mother's Wisdom To Her Daughter

Beskrivelse

A heartfelt guide from a mother to her daughter, filled with practical advice and emotional wisdom. This beautifully illustrated book offers step-by-step instructions for navigating life after loss, blending humor and sincerity.

A touching mother-daughter project that combines life lessons with love and laughter.

One restless night in her early twenties, Hallie Bateman, an illustrator and writer, came to a painful realization: her mother would eventually pass away, leaving her to face the world alone. This thought was both heartbreaking and frightening. How would she manage without the person who gave her life and all the motherly advice she relied on?

The very next day, Hallie asked her mother, writer Suzy Hopkins, to create a list of instructions to help her through the days following her mom’s death. It started simply: "Pour yourself a stiff glass of whiskey and make some fajitas," and continued with guidance for the months and years ahead. This advice covered everything from handling grief to choosing a life partner and even baking a quiche.

The project became a special way for mother and daughter to connect, sharing humor, honesty, and gratitude. This collaboration resulted in What to Do When I'm Gone, an illustrated manual for living without one’s mom. Suzy’s heartfelt and witty counsel paired with Hallie’s quirky, colorful illustrations make this book a unique blend of whimsy, practicality, and emotional depth.

By turns funny, touching, and deeply pragmatic, this book invites readers to laugh, cry, and reflect. It encourages meaningful conversations that deepen family bonds and understanding, making it a valuable keepsake for anyone facing loss and learning to take life one moment at a time.

Yderligere information