Published: Jan. 11, 2012
Words: 55,765 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780987862617

Short description

When chest pain and exhaustion forced a pause in her busy life, author Lonna Cunningham was called upon to take a closer look at the big events of her past: the death of her infant daughter, her husband's sudden personality changes and the discovery of the brain tumour that had triggered them ... then she had to rethink her past in order to find her path to the future.

Extended description

One day out of the blue, Lonna found her life interrupted by delayed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: the anxiety, sleeplessness, and ongoing chest pains were the legacy of the chaos that took over her life when her first husband’s brain tumour took hold and turned him into a stranger with a familiar face. During and after his illness she had so much on her plate that she just kept on pushing through life, fully occupied with a child to raise, bills to pay, and a life to rebuild. The old troubles were tucked away in the hopes that time would heal the wounds.

Well, time alone didn’t do it, and Just Keep Knitting is the result of Lonna's healing work: both the story it tells and the knitting projects that she created as she wrote her story.
This book will shine a light of hope so that perhaps, someday, there might be just enough light for someone else to find a way out of the dark.

** Knitters: additional project information is available on Ravelry, including notes on how to pro.. (Read more) One day out of the blue, Lonna found her life interrupted by delayed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: the anxiety, sleeplessness, and ongoing chest pains were the legacy of the chaos that took over her life when her first husband’s brain tumour took hold and turned him into a stranger with a familiar face. During and after his illness she had so much on her plate that she just kept on pushing through life, fully occupied with a child to raise, bills to pay, and a life to rebuild. The old troubles were tucked away in the hopes that time would heal the wounds.

Well, time alone didn’t do it, and Just Keep Knitting is the result of Lonna's healing work: both the story it tells and the knitting projects that she created as she wrote her story.
This book will shine a light of hope so that perhaps, someday, there might be just enough light for someone else to find a way out of the dark.

** Knitters: additional project information is available on Ravelry, including notes on how to proceed if your eReader gives you grief.
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Tags

ptsd, mental health, emotional healing, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, knitting, knitting patterns, quaker spirituality, knitting therapy

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Reviews

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Review by: Justine J on May 28, 2012 :
A lovely offering that demonstrates the healing that can come from telling and reading the stories of things that hurt and overcoming that hurt.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Cathy Merriman on May 22, 2012 : (no rating)
The mix of reflection and constructive creativity brings a balance to a story that is at times shocking. We have probably all had moments when we’ve thought “How could someone be so mean!” or thoughtless or selfish or etc. This book tells what it’s like to examine that question and gain some understanding of how or why someone can hurt you, and to truly come to understand someone else’s motivation – even if you don’t identify with that motivation. It was fascinating to me to see how the author was able to find neutral or positive ground after undergoing such tragic and unjust experiences.

The writing style is skillful and natural. The story flows easily over difficult, even impossible, territory. When I read a preview I was almost afraid to read the book, but I’m glad I did. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of trying to imagine life in someone else’s shoes, and of the value of patience and empathy toward others.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Rebecca on May 10, 2012 : (no rating)
This is an amazing book - both terrible and heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. It's well written, and though the story is sad and frustrating at times, it still manages to stay positive throughout. Much to think about and consider after reading this book.

I read a lot, and have a short attention span for books that don't grab me right from the start. I read this one pretty much in one day. I love the knitting patterns too, but even if knitting isn't your thing, this is well worth reading.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: damselfly on March 27, 2012 :
A fascinating true story of love, strength, survival and human nature. The collection of attractive and functional knitting projects included are woven into the narrative as therapy for the strong emotional ride. I can knit while I read!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Linda Clish on March 01, 2012 :
You do NOT have to be a knitter for this book to be a good read. It is well written and has valuable insights into life and how differently it is perceived by each person. It has snippets of very good, down to earth advice scattered throughout. I will definitely be watching for the next book.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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