Book — Dear Diary: My Brother Died Today — by Suzanne Gene Courtney

Dear Diary: My Brother Died Today
by Suzanne Gene Courtney

A seven-year-old girl records the sudden death of her beloved older brother by writing her personal feelings in her diary. Throughout this tender book, the little girl relates her experiences in feeling her brother’s nearness. She helps her parents to cope and learns about Angels. She knows that her brother is safe.

Suzanne continues to receive “signs” from her departed son on the other side. She and her family are still amazed and comforted when they connect with his nearness.

In writing this book and formatting it to appear through text and drawings of the age of children she taught, she wanted to impart the comfort in knowing that our loved ones who have passed are very near.

About the Author

Suzanne continues to write articles and may publish more books in the future. She also enjoys sketching, painting, and creating art pieces using found items. She has offered her creations, paintings, and books for sale at art fairs and festivals in Austin.

Where To Purchase This Book

This book is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle
https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Diary-Brother-Died-Today-ebook/dp/B00OJVXFJO

This book is also available on Amazon in paperback here
https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Diary-Brother-Died-Today/dp/162857013X

This book is also available at
https://suziesbooks.com
http://www.suzannegenecourtney.com

Contact Information

http://www.suzannegenecourtney.com
https://suziesbooks.com
CSuzieco@twc.com

Social Media
https://amazon.com/author/suzannegenecourtney12

Reviews

“Dear Diary: My Brother Died Today by Suzanne Courtney is a children’s book written from the perspective of a young girl whose brother has just died. The young girl narrates the story in the form of diary entries, in which she informs the reader of how she is still able to see and communicate with her brother Robbie, even though he has died. The young girl learns about many things from her brother, such as the angel Daniel helping guide him to heaven, that people who have passed away leave pennies for their loved ones on the street, and that Robbie is fishing with his grandpa in heaven. Although his parents cannot see him the young girl knows that Robbie is watching over them all, and he helps them in their sleep. The young girl often dreams of Robbie, as his spirit provides a light for her in the dark.

This is a well-executed children’s book that would be helpful for any young child who has recently lost a sibling or another loved one. The message is hopeful and uplifting, and although the story could possibly confuse children about the reality that they won’t really be able to see their loved ones once they have died, it is written in such a way that the magic of the young girl being able to see her brother Robbie is understood as a temporary and wonderful exception. Courtney has picked a great format to showcase her story, with the handwritten diary entries paired by cute little illustrations to compliment the narrative. All in all, this is a great short story to help children of all ages cope with the death of someone they love.” — Red City Review