A new book, They Were Still Born: Personal Stories about Stillbirth, includes chapters by two Open to Hope contributing writers. Nina Bennett and Joanne Cacciatore, both OTH writers, have written chapters on their personal experiences. The book, edited by Janel C. Atlas, is set for release this month.

The stories in the book are not easily told, but for the many thousands of families each year who endure the silent tragedy of a stillbirth, they offer a welcome voice of solidarity and guidance. Janel Atlas, familiar with the pain of losing a child, has selected here the firsthand accounts of not only mothers, but also fathers, and grandparents, all of whom have reached out to offer readers the comfort of knowing they are not alone on this painful path.

Through these stories, the writers found validation of their babies’ lives and have now shared the same gift with others, inspiring readers to write their own as well as showing them how to do so.

For more information about the book, click here.