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| {{Short description|Non-fiction book by Maria Housden}} | |||
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| ⚫ | | name = Hannah's Gift - Lessons From a Life Fully Lived | ||
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| ⚫ | | name = Hannah's Gift - Lessons From a Life Fully Lived | ||
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| | author = ] | | author = ] | ||
| | cover_artist = | | cover_artist = | ||
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| country = United States | ||
| | language = |
| language = English | ||
| | subject = | | subject = | ||
| | genre = Inspiration | | genre = Inspiration | ||
| | publisher = ] |
| publisher = ] | ||
| | release_date = February ] | | release_date = February ] | ||
| | media_type = Print (]) | | media_type = Print (]) | ||
| | pages = 240 | | pages = 240 | ||
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| isbn = 0-00-715567-0 | ||
| | oclc= 51668669 | | oclc= 51668669 | ||
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| '''''Hannah's Gift |
'''''Hannah's Gift – Lessons From a Life Fully Lived''''' is a ] book by ]. | ||
| ==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| ''Hannah's Gift'' tells the story of Hannah Catherine Martell, a young girl who was diagnosed with a ] of the kidney, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, at age two and died at age three. The author, Maria Housden, is Hannah's mother, and the book documents her struggle to come to terms with her daughter's sickness and inevitable death while making changes in her own life. | |||
| In a lyrically told narrative, both moving and unforgettable, Housden recounts Hannah’s battle with cancer in simple, straightforward language that transcends grief and fear to become a celebration. From Hannah’s story emerge five profound lessons–of truth, joy, faith, compassion, and wonder–that have the power to change our lives. | |||
| During her illness Hannah showed how we can truly live in the moment and break free from lives suffocated by too many unlived joys. Even more memorable is the message Hannah delivered after her death to those she loved–a message of hope for anyone faced with the deepest questions of life and death. A remarkable story, remarkably told, HANNAH'S GIFT will bring comfort to anyone touched by loss, and renewed faith in the power of love. | |||
| ==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
| ''Hannah's Gift'' has been translated into 13 languages. While some reviewers focus on the book's message of living life to its fullest<ref name="reading-addiction">{{cite web |
''Hannah's Gift'' has been translated into 13 languages. While some reviewers focus on the book's message of living life to its fullest<ref name="reading-addiction">{{cite web|url= http://www.reading-addiction.com/2006/08/hannahs-gift-lessons-from-life-fully.html|title= Reading-Addiction.com: Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived|access-date= October 20, 2006|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061206192231/http://www.reading-addiction.com/2006/08/hannahs-gift-lessons-from-life-fully.html|archive-date= December 6, 2006|df= }}</ref> and as a resource for bereaved parents,<ref name="post-ie">{{cite web|url= http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2002/05/05/story812281628.asp|title= Hannah's Gift by Maria Housden: ThePost.ie|accessdate= October 20, 2006}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> others laud it for showcasing Hannah's ability to understand what was happening to her and accept it.<ref name="kara">{{cite web|url= http://www.kara-grief.org/Reviews/HannahsGift_Carter.htm|title= Kara Grief Support and Education for Our Community|access-date= October 20, 2006|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061005054409/http://www.kara-grief.org/Reviews/HannahsGift_Carter.htm|archive-date= October 5, 2006|df= }}</ref><ref name="chronogram">{{cite web |url= http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2003/02/feature/book_reviews.html|title= literary 2-03 BOOK REVIEWS|accessdate= October 20, 2006}}</ref> | ||
| The book includes biblical references and a ] perspective, but its lessons about love and faith are universal. One reviewer noted that, as a ], her feelings towards ] were bolstered.<ref name="BundaNadNuTs">{{cite web |
The book includes biblical references and a ] perspective, but its lessons about love and faith are universal. One reviewer noted that, as a ], her feelings towards ] were bolstered.<ref name="BundaNadNuTs">{{cite web|url= http://nadnuts.multiply.com/reviews/item/16|title= BabyHana-AbiDee-BundaNadNuTs - Hannah's Gift - Lessons from a Life Fully Lived|access-date= October 20, 2006|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110714131957/http://nadnuts.multiply.com/reviews/item/16|archive-date= July 14, 2011|df= }}</ref> | ||
| ''Hannah's Gift'' has been recommended as a grief-coping book by the ],<ref name="BBC">{{cite web |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/coping_with_grief/furtherreading_index.shtml|title= BBC - Relationships - Coping with grief|accessdate= October 20, 2006}}</ref> while Hannah herself was the inspiration for an award at the ].<ref name="riley">{{cite web |
''Hannah's Gift'' has been recommended as a grief-coping book by the ],<ref name="BBC">{{cite web |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/coping_with_grief/furtherreading_index.shtml|title= BBC - Relationships - Coping with grief|accessdate= October 20, 2006}}</ref> while Hannah herself was the inspiration for an award at the ].<ref name="riley">{{cite web|url= http://rileychildrenshospital.com/document.jsp?locid=2374|title= Hannah's Gift - Riley Hospital for Children|accessdate= October 20, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061024110832/http://www.rileychildrenshospital.com/document.jsp?locid=2374|archive-date= October 24, 2006|url-status= dead}}</ref> Since writing ''Hannah's Gift'', Housden has become a sought-after speaker on the subject of grief.<ref name="kara" /><ref name="hopkinsmedicine">{{cite web|url= http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/dome/0603/news_report1.cfm|title= DOME:Working with Grief|access-date= October 20, 2006|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061219003029/http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/dome/0603/news_report1.cfm|archive-date= December 19, 2006|df= }}</ref> | ||
| ==Aspects== | ==Aspects== | ||
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| ==Publication history== | ==Publication history== | ||
| * Housden, M, ''Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived'', ], 2002, ISBN |
* Housden, M, ''Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived'', ], 2002, {{ISBN|0-553-80210-0}} | ||
| * Housden, M, ''Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived'', DIANE Publishing Co., 2002. ISBN |
* Housden, M, ''Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived'', DIANE Publishing Co., 2002. {{ISBN|0-7567-8738-6}} | ||
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| * Housden, M, 2002, ''Hannah's Gift - Lessons from a life fully lived''.,London, Harper Collins Publishers | * Housden, M, 2002, ''Hannah's Gift - Lessons from a life fully lived''.,London, Harper Collins Publishers | ||
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| * Housden, M. ''Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived'' Harper Collins Publishers, 2003. ISBN |
* Housden, M. ''Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived'' Harper Collins Publishers, 2003. {{ISBN|0-00-715567-0}} | ||
| ==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
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| * official site (includes ''"The Heart of Hannah's Gift"'' forum) | * official site (includes ''"The Heart of Hannah's Gift"'' forum) | ||
| * children's hospice program inspired by Hannah's Gift | * children's hospice program inspired by Hannah's Gift | ||
| * book review by Sandra Tsing Loh | * book review by Sandra Tsing Loh | ||
| * interview with Maria Housden, author of Hannah's Gift | * {{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} interview with Maria Housden, author of Hannah's Gift | ||
| * Dr. Gloria Horsley discusses Hannah's Gift with Maria Housden | * Dr. Gloria Horsley discusses Hannah's Gift with Maria Housden | ||
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| * Red Shoe Award, inspired by Hannah's Gift | * Red Shoe Award, inspired by Hannah's Gift | ||
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| * Window of Hope dedication to Hannah Martell, reference Hannah's Gift | * Window of Hope dedication to Hannah Martell, reference Hannah's Gift | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:02, 30 May 2023
Non-fiction book by Maria Housden | |
| Author | Maria Housden |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Inspiration |
| Publisher | Bantam Books |
| Publication date | February 2002 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 0-00-715567-0 |
| OCLC | 51668669 |
Hannah's Gift – Lessons From a Life Fully Lived is a non-fiction book by Maria Housden.
Overview
Hannah's Gift tells the story of Hannah Catherine Martell, a young girl who was diagnosed with a rhabdoid tumor of the kidney, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, at age two and died at age three. The author, Maria Housden, is Hannah's mother, and the book documents her struggle to come to terms with her daughter's sickness and inevitable death while making changes in her own life.
Reception
Hannah's Gift has been translated into 13 languages. While some reviewers focus on the book's message of living life to its fullest and as a resource for bereaved parents, others laud it for showcasing Hannah's ability to understand what was happening to her and accept it.
The book includes biblical references and a Christian perspective, but its lessons about love and faith are universal. One reviewer noted that, as a Muslim, her feelings towards Allah were bolstered.
Hannah's Gift has been recommended as a grief-coping book by the BBC, while Hannah herself was the inspiration for an award at the Riley Hospital for Children. Since writing Hannah's Gift, Housden has become a sought-after speaker on the subject of grief.
Aspects
The themes below are used as chapter titles
Publication history
- Housden, M, Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived, Bantam Books, 2002, ISBN 0-553-80210-0
- Housden, M, Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived, DIANE Publishing Co., 2002. ISBN 0-7567-8738-6
- Housden, M. Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived Harper Collins Publishers, 2003. ISBN 0-00-715567-0
Footnotes
- "Reading-Addiction.com: Hannah's Gift: Lessons from a Life Fully Lived". Archived from the original on December 6, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- "Hannah's Gift by Maria Housden: ThePost.ie". Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- ^ "Kara Grief Support and Education for Our Community". Archived from the original on October 5, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- "literary 2-03 BOOK REVIEWS". Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- "BabyHana-AbiDee-BundaNadNuTs - Hannah's Gift - Lessons from a Life Fully Lived". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- "BBC - Relationships - Coping with grief". Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- "Hannah's Gift - Riley Hospital for Children". Archived from the original on October 24, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- "DOME:Working with Grief". Archived from the original on December 19, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
External links
- Hannah's Gift official site (includes "The Heart of Hannah's Gift" forum)
- The Heal Project - Hannah's Friends children's hospice program inspired by Hannah's Gift
- The Atlantic Monthly book review by Sandra Tsing Loh
- Blog Talk Radio interview with Maria Housden, author of Hannah's Gift
- Voice America Dr. Gloria Horsley discusses Hannah's Gift with Maria Housden
- Marie Claire magazine
- Riley Children's Hospital Red Shoe Award, inspired by Hannah's Gift
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center
- University of the Cumberlands Window of Hope dedication to Hannah Martell, reference Hannah's Gift
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