One Ripple at a Time
A Mother's Story of Life after Loss
2024 Gold Winner, Foreword Indies Book Awards
“A moving debut memoir… Jensen is a gifted storyteller whose writing style is confident and wise."
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— Kirkus Reviews
“This story might break your heart, but it will fill it again. Rich in detail, deep in meaning, with an intimate and embracing voice.”
— Sandra Scofield, author of Mysteries of Love and Grief
“Pensive, heartbreaking memoir of losing a son in a tragic accident… Imbued with an enduring love that renders this tragic tale paradoxically hopeful.”
— BookLife Reviews
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Book Description
Without warning, disaster strikes
On a family vacation in Austria, Janice Jensen’s children played near a sleepy stream. Suddenly the water rose catastrophically. Miles upstream, a power company had released a raging torrent that rushed down and swept away her young son as she watched helplessly, too far away. Her husband was closer. At great risk, he reached their daughter in time to save her.
How does a grief-stricken young mother rebuild her life and rediscover joy?
Heartbroken, Janice gave all her love and support to her surviving daughter and devastated husband as the three worked to rebuild their lives together.
This life-affirming memoir follows Janice’s decades-long journey from deep anguish to teaching, dancing, and living abroad in Colombia, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
In a plainspoken, warm, and honest voice, Janice shares how she survives waves of pain and finds gifts of love. Over time, she builds a life that fully embraces joy. And ultimately, her passion for ballroom dance leads her to reconnect with her son’s spirit.
Praise for One Ripple
“One Ripple at a Time is about loss but also how to move into the future, how to gather what is left and forge forward.”
— Marisela Rizik, author of Of Forgotten Times
“One Ripple at a Time is a soul gift. As a first mother/birth mother navigating my own healing journey, Janice and her book came to me at exactly the right time, with sweet reminders of the power of vulnerability, the healing capacity of deep connection, and the unbreakable strength of a mother and son’s bond when forged in eternal love.”
— Rebecca Ivanoff, first mother/birth mother
“Her truth helps guide others to hold compassionate space with grief they’ve hidden away and ultimately find themselves again.”
— Katie Joy Duke, author of Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention
“What appears to be a heartbreaking story turns out to be one of resilience and triumph over unspeakable tragedy. Life can still be beautiful after your worst nightmare.”
— Jillian Smith, author
“Janice bravely guides us through the moment her son is lost and finds courage to face her fears, protect her family, and overcome the trauma.”
— Joanne De Simone, author of Fall and Recovery: Raising Children with Disabilities through Lessons Learned in Dance
“Janice’s journey to reclaim her lost child and the love they shared is filled with tenderness and courage. This book glows with strength and wisdom.”
— Mary Bauer, author of Mercury, Miko, and Me
Book Details
Distributor Link:
Simon & Schuster
Publisher Link: She Writes Press
Title: One Ripple at a Time
Subtitle: A Mother's Story of Life after Loss
Author: Janice Jensen
Publication Date: October 15, 2024
Category: Memoir
Page Count: 200 pages
Paperback ISBN: 9781647427948 Price USD: $17.99
e-Book ISBN: 9781647427955 Price USD: $12.99