by Jessica Jung
First published 2016
A young boy faces the overwhelming loss of his father. In his grief, he begins to sense something beyond the physical world. Slowly, he learns that death does not sever all connections. His father remains present in ways the boy never imagined possible. Through this spiritual awakening, the child discovers he can maintain contact with those who have passed on. The story explores how children naturally possess an openness to spiritual realities that adults often lose. As the boy navigates his unique grieving process, he finds comfort in understanding that love transcends physical existence. The narrative suggests that humans are spiritual beings temporarily experiencing physical life. Jung presents grief as a personal journey without predetermined stages or correct responses. The boy's experience offers hope that faith can reveal deeper realities beyond immediate loss.
Genres: family-life, grief, contemporary, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, spiritual-awakening
28 pages · Hardcover · Orange Hat Publishing