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In Wishing on Rainbows, Laura Silveira takes readers on an emotionally raw and transformative journey through grief, loss, and unexpected renewal. This memoir is not just a story of surviving the unimaginable pain of losing a child; it's a testament to the indomitable resilience of the human spirit in the face of profound heartbreak. Silveira opens the book with a gut-wrenching statement: “I didn’t get to say goodbye,” referring to her son Chase, who, at six months old, passed away while at daycare.
Laura Silveira shares the intimate details of Chase’s birth and life with him and, subsequently, without him. The narrative is intensely personal and universally relatable for anyone who has faced loss. The grief she describes is palpable, a constant companion that shapes every interaction and experience. The writing captures the complexity of emotions that come with loss and learning to live without her son while trying to regain normalcy. The author and her husband Marcus go on to have two children, but the memory of the son they lost is eternal. She provides details about the death, including Chase’s autopsy report, that some readers may find unsettling, but the premise of the memoir is to serve as a reminder that while the pain may never completely go away, there is still room for joy and laughter. Wishing on Rainbows is beautifully told and an unforgettable read. By sharing Chase’s story, his passing is not in vain. This memoir will help and comfort those who have experienced the loss of a loved one at any age.
