<p>Patti was 14 when her father died suddenly of a heart attack. Mary was 26 when her father died from a fall. Vicki was 5 when her mother died in a freak car accident. They all have one thing in common: a journey of intense heartache and a rollercoaster of emotions ranging from sadness and disbelief to seeking understanding, healing, and hope.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;</p><p>Part of the award-winning Grief Diaries series, Surviving Loss of a Parent shares the poignant stories of 17 sons and daughters. Covering tender issues such as navigating the holidays, when to sort through our parent&amp;rsquo;s belongings, handling sensitive questions and more, Surviving Loss of a Parent is a wonderful source of comfort for all who share the journey, and offers a treasured reminder that none of us walk this journey alone. See all books in the award-winning series at GriefDiaries.com.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;</p><p>&quot;CRITICALLY IMPORTANT . . . I want to say to Lynda that what you are doing is so critically important.&quot; &nbsp;-DR. BERNICE A. KING, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King</p>