“With extraordinary grace, spirit and the power of metaphor Mom’s Book invites us to enter the intimate journey of a mother’s love that transcends time and loss. Wendy Goldberg’s honest telling of the dichotomy between love and pain, life and death, gratitude and grief - that can shift without a moment’s notice – will resonate deeply with bereaved families, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking to better understand the strength of the human spirit. Through this story of profound love, resilience and hope, Wendy reshapes what grief can be, supporting those who experience resounding sorrow to also create their own path towards healing. As Wendy states, “…I learned to live with the loss; to carry it, to listen to it, and let it change me.” 
—Suzi Tortora, Ed.D., BC-DMT, LCAT. Senior Dance Therapist Integrative Medicine and Wellness Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Co-author, Dance/Movement Therapy for Infants and Young Children with Medical Illness: Treating Somatic and Psychic Distress

“Wendy Goldberg’s stunning collection of essays chronicles the messy experience of grief with unflinching honesty and a touch of humor. Her prose reads like poetry—precise and luminous—and her voice is so assured that readers are eager to follow her through even the darkest moments. At once devastating and quietly triumphant, Mom’s Book is a testament to a mother’s love and an extraordinary act of courage.”
—Amy Paturel, award-winning writer who contributes to publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Cut, and others

“Some books inform us, while others transform us. This is one of those rare books. I had the privilege of knowing Benjamin Goldberg as a student at our school. He was deeply loved by his classmates, our faculty, and our entire community. His courage, kindness, and spirit left an imprint that has never faded. Through these pages, Wendy Goldberg invites readers into the unimaginable journey of a mother walking beside her son through cancer with unwavering love, extraordinary courage, and profound grace.  What makes this story especially powerful is that it does not end with grief. Wendy transformed her family's experience into a mission that has changed countless lives. Her vision and tireless commitment have immeasurably advanced the healing arts movement throughout the Hampton Roads community, creating compassionate pathways for healing that extend far beyond traditional medicine. This book will touch your heart, broaden your perspective, and remind you that even in life's darkest moments, hope can become a legacy." 
—Heather Moore, Head of School 

"In this powerful and brave collection of essays, Wendy Goldberg personifies the subject she writes about: the healing power of the arts. Written with intimacy and tenderness, this book offers readers a sense of comfort and hope, and a resounding affirmation that medicine goes far beyond what is clinical."    
—Julia Hotz, Author of The Connection Cure—first book on the science, stories, and spread of social prescribing 

“It is no accident that you found this book. Both raw and poetic, Wendy Goldberg’s Mom’s Book works its way into the depths of your heart, inviting connection, reflection and profound empathy. Through spare, yet powerful prose, Goldberg speaks directly to a parent’s greatest fear. Her words move through the body as much as the mind, carrying readers through the waves of emotion that accompany unimaginable loss. As the chapters unfold, three stories emerge: hers, her son’s and the aching journey they continue to share. Goldberg charts an uncommon path through lessons it reveals. At its center is the deep bond between a loving, intuitive mother and a wise child that transcends time and space and this world. Truly, there is no “moving on” after the death of a child – or any significant loss. There is, however, a “moving differently” as Goldberg so aptly writes. Grief reshapes every aspect of life. Each of us chooses where and how to focus our efforts, how to carry our love and what healing and meaning will look like in the days ahead. There is no single template for grief. No prescribed timeline. No right next step. I hope you choose gently.”
—Suzan K. Thompson, PhD, consultant and licensed professional counselor 

“A tender look at the thin veil between body and spirit, Wendy Goldberg’s Mom’s Book bypasses the cliches of grief and cure to offer something more profound: a meditation on how love refuses to disappear.  I had the distinct pleasure of being a part of Wendy’s life immediately following her unimaginable loss and the emergence of a brilliant idea of honoring Ben’s life and legacy through the creation of a Foundation carrying his name.  In a lovely, nonlinear cascade of memories, Ben’s personality takes shape beautifully in her memoir in essays. A heartbreaking but elevating read that will capture your heart.” 
—Monica Rao, Speaker, Transformative Energy Healer, Life Coach 

“Layered with pain and resilience, Wendy Goldberg captures the unspoken bond that tethers a mother to her child. Mom’s Book is just that, a mother’s inner landscape revealed through essays laced with courage and compassion. As reader, even when we sense the expected, we saddle on to Wendy’s hope and steadfast determination to listen closely to that which is being revealed in the space in between words."
—Sally Dukes, MA author of drummer girl

“There are books that explain grief, and then there are books that simply sit beside you in it. This is one of those rare books. With breathtaking honesty and remarkable tenderness, Wendy reminds us that love doesn’t end when a child dies—it changes us, carries us, and continues to move through us. I closed the final page in tears, feeling more seen, more understood, and somehow less alone.”
—Aimee Darby, Eliza’s mom, Founder & President, The Eliza Hope Foundation