Dying for Daddy

Dying for Daddy
Author: Carlton Smith
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1504047605

From the bestselling author of The Search for the Green River Killer: The account of the family tragedy that became one of California’s most shocking murder cases. On a picturesque street in Sacramento County, California, three healthy saplings stand side by side. But what they symbolize are the deaths of three innocent people—two of them children. The man who took their lives, then planted trees in their honor, was their own husband and father. Hearts went out to Jack Barron when his wife, Irene, died mysteriously in her sleep. Soon after, his two young children were also found dead in their beds. Barron claimed they suffered from the same rare genetic disorder as their mother. But when his fifty-two-year-old mother died, also of asphyxiation in her sleep, law enforcement officials finally took action: The fatal pattern was impossible to ignore. Was this “devoted” father really a heartless murderer? Did he suffer from a bizarre syndrome known as Munchausen by proxy, whereby a parent kills a child to gain sympathy? With firsthand interviews and exclusive inside information, author Carlton Smith paints a chilling portrait of a man driven to commit the most unspeakable of acts.

Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?

Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?
Author: Elke Barber
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2016-07-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1784503711

When we were on a No Girls Allowed! holiday, my daddy's heart stopped beating and I had to find help all by myself. He was very badly broken. Not even the ambulance people could help him... This honest, sensitive and beautifully illustrated picture book is designed to help explain the concept of death to children aged 3+. Written in Alex's own words, it is based on the real-life conversations that Elke Barber had with her then three-year-old son, Alex, after the sudden death of his father. The book provides reassurance and understanding to readers through clear and honest answers to the difficult questions that can follow the death of a loved one, and carries the invaluable message that it is okay to be sad, but it is okay to be happy, too.

Daddy, This Is It

Daddy, This Is It
Author: Julie Saeger Nierenberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre:
ISBN:

My father lived an inspiring End of Life, a journey of courage, sorrow, wonder and assurances of Eternal Love. And before he passed, he encouraged me to share the story of his transition with you. Learning that he had metastatic cancer, Dad faced that fact by choosing to live fully for the rest of his days. When cancer treatments beat him down, he rallied by setting small physical goals and systematically beating them. Time and again, his doctors preserved the human body where the tumors grew with new methods of treatment... until there was nothing more they could do to prevent the inevitable.When he heard that there were no more medical options, Dad was shocked. He didn't feel like dying. He felt full of life and longing to live. He was angry and sad, disappointed and confused, scared and brave, unaccepting and, finally, accepting. With courage and amazing grace, he lovingly prepared our family for his passing. As our time together came to an end, I was grateful to be present. Although death is an inevitable part of life, how we choose to be-with the dying and the bereaved is up to us. I encourage you to prepare and to embrace the possibility of a lovingly supported transition and, to that end, include some resources that may help you. Being ready to be-with is a wonderful way to live.

What Happened to Daddy's Body?

What Happened to Daddy's Body?
Author: Elke Barber
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2016-07-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1784503703

My daddy died when I was (one...two...) three years old. Today we are out in the garden. It always makes me think about my daddy because he LOVED his garden. Sometimes, I wonder what happened to my daddy's body... This picture book aims to help children aged 3+ to understand what happens to the body after someone has died. Through telling the true story of what happened to his daddy's body, we follow Alex as he learns about cremation, burial and spreading ashes. Full of questions written in Alex's own words, and with the gentle, sensitive and honest answers of his mother, this story will reassure any young child who might be confused about death and what happens afterwards. It also reiterates the message that when you have experienced the loss of a loved one, it is okay to be sad, but it is okay to be happy, too.

The Day My Daddy Died

The Day My Daddy Died
Author: Rebecca Mason
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781734948806

When a young boy learns the news of his Father's sudden death, pain and sorrow become abruptly real. His carefree childhood is instantly altered as his once 'normal' world is turned upside down. His grief carries him through a wide range of emotions until one day he finally finds healing within and a way to hold onto his memories. A highly relatable and ultimately triumphant book that helps children reflect on the loss of a parent and find a healthy way to accept and move forward.

When Mom or Dad Dies

When Mom or Dad Dies
Author: Daniel Grippo
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1497693039

When Mom or Dad dies, children grieve deeply. But we can show our care and love for them by encouraging them to share their feelings of sorrow and loss. We can give them the time and space they need to adjust and listen to—if not answer—their questions. We can let them know that they can heal and live a happy, full life of faith, hope, and love—the kind of life their Mom or Dad would want for them. We can listen to their hurt and respond in a loving and supportive way.

Smile Daddy, I'm Dying

Smile Daddy, I'm Dying
Author: Robina Hood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2015-03-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781781483572

This is a true life story of a Father's obsession to find a cure for his daughter, and after she died he continues in her memory.... "I encourage you to keep up the good work DEBRA is doing. Your efforts are an inspiration and I know that Alex would be proud. I wish you all the best. Sincerely" Bill Clinton "You have done so much over the years to raise funds for EB research and have my deepest admiration for your efforts. You were Alex's greatest champion and I am sure she was very proud of your great love for her. With all my best wishes" Gordon Brown "To describe Robin as a tireless campaigner for the DEBRA charity completely understates his contribution. His efforts and dedication to the cause has been nothing short of phenomenal." Simon Mackenzie-Smith former of DEBRA appeals council.

When My Daddy Died, I...

When My Daddy Died, I...
Author: K. J. Reider
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-06
Genre: Bereavement in children
ISBN: 9781622450817

K.J.'s best friend, his father Nicholas Reider, died when K.J. was only seven years old. K.J. captures the memories he cherished with his dad and hopes that other children will cherish them too.

Longing for Daddy

Longing for Daddy
Author: Monique Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2009-01-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307457532

Where Was Daddy When You Needed Him? The absence of fathers is an epidemic plaguing our society, affecting families from every corner of our world and from all walks of life. Whether our fathers left us entirely during our childhood or were physically present but emotionally distant, those who missed out on an affirming, intimate father-love continue to experience the devastating consequences of that loss. • Are you angry at the world and don’t know why? • Do you inadvertently sabotage relationships or smother those closest to you? • Do you rarely take risks or step out on faith? • Is there an undercurrent of anxiety in most tasks you perform? • Do you struggle to connect with God? • Do you have little or no self-confidence–or minimal self-worth? For women who answer yes to these questions, the common denominator is often an absent father. Far too many daughters have been stripped of a healthy relationship with their earthly dad. But real healing is within your reach. Discover how the absence of your father has impacted your entire life–your attitude, your actions, your beliefs, your decisions, and your identity–and learn how you can stop resulting negative behaviors, beak free, and experience a confidence-building, empowering love that will heal your hurts and fulfill your deepest longings.