Giving Up the Ghost: A Daughter's Memoir

You may never forget, but you can heal. New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, Samantha Rose, steps out of the shadows to unravel the mystery surrounding her mother’s suicide. What begins as a solitary journey of grief shifts form when her mother slips back from the darkness beyond to reconcile her irreversible choice. Raw, deeply revealing, and with resilient humor throughout, Giving Up the Ghost explores the layered complexity of mental health, the love between mothers and daughters, and how, in the aftermath of inconceivable loss, we can release our inner ghosts and write a new story for ourselves. Editorial Reviews “Rose’s prose is introspective and lyrical, sprinkled with moments of humor that provide relief amidst the heaviness of loss" —Publishers Weekly, Booklife Review “With equal measures of humor, humility and chutzpah… Rose’s book serves as a siren call to anyone who still thinks it’s possible to do it all without help.” —San Francisco Chronicle Review “Heartbreaking, raw, honest, and inspiring… Samantha Rose takes us on a compelling journey as she bravely navigates her way through grief’s darkness, serving as a powerful reminder that love never dies and we are never truly alone.” —Rebecca Rosen, author of the national and international bestseller, Spirited “Incredibly gripping and moving, Rose takes the reader on her journey with honesty and vulnerability. For anyone who has ever felt alone in their grief, this book will provide you with connection, comfort and eventually hope.” —Sheryl Ziegler, PsyD, bestselling author of Mommy Burnout and The Crucial Years “Giving Up the Ghost is an intimate, unfiltered, heart wrenching and, at times, hilarious account of a family story forever changed by suicide. In these confusing and increasingly lonely times for us all, Rose’s memoir is a must read for anyone coping with grief and surviving loss.” —Eve Rodsky, author of the New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick, Fair Play “A beautifully written and piercing reflection on grief, the bonds between mothers and daughters and the importance of finding your own voice. Rose’s journey of resilience inspires us to dig deep for the answers that will set us free and that have the power to ripple outward and offer hope and healing to us all.” —Cathy Heller, podcast host and bestselling author of Abundant Ever After “Every memoir is, for better or worse, a measure of the author's courage. In Giving Up the Ghost, Samantha Rose shoulders emotional freight with extraordinary valor, grace, and sure-handed storytelling. This achingly honest account of a complicated grieving process is sure to stir raw emotion and vibrant book club discussions.” —Joni Rodgers, New York Times bestselling author/ghostwriter “Giving Up the Ghost is a hearty, surprising, and, at times, delightful read. I found nourishment I didn’t know I needed within its pages—and I trust many other readers will feel the same.” —Courtney Cook, author of The Way She Feels: My Life on the Borderline in Pictures and Pieces “With a deft hand and skillful prose, Rose shows her journey from discovery and shock to reconciliation with her mother's guiding voice and spirit, in a moving memoir sure to linger with you.” —Julia Park Tracey, author of Silence and The Bereaved View Less