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by Theo Boyd (Author)
A daughter's heartbreaking and tragic story of losing her parents--and hope for those walking their own journey through grief.
Theo Boyd had always been close to her parents. Her father was a Texas peanut farmer, rancher, and preacher; her mother, deaf from a young age, was the glue that held them all together. Then one summer day in 2019, everything changed when Theo's mother died in a tragic accident on their family farm. As Theo began to process this loss, her marriage started to unravel, adding another painful layer to her grief. Meanwhile, Theo continued to care for her father who was shaken to his core by the tragedy. Nothing could erase the agony he felt from losing his love and soulmate of over fifty years, and one night he chose to escape his pain by ending his life. Theo suddenly had to learn to live without the two people who were her constant love and support--her parents. In My Grief Is Not Like Yours, Theo gives an unforgettable account of how quickly life can turn to grief. Beautifully woven, this book is threaded with memories and raw emotions that are seldom discussed. Theo shows readers how she endured the unimaginable. She walks beside anyone navigating through their grief, helping them feel less alone and guiding them to hope and healing. "We are all unique, in life and in death. We are born, we live, we die, and we grieve, but my grief is not like yours."--Theo Boyd
Author Biography
Thelizabeth "Theo" Boyd was born and raised on a farm in Whitney, Texas, named after her grandmothers Thelma and Elizabeth. Known as "Theo" since middle school, she began writing poems with her father and learning resilience from her mother. She pursued higher education later in life, becoming a high school English and Creative Writing teacher--earning "Rookie Teacher of the Year" her first year--and contributing as a newspaper columnist.
In 2019, Theo experienced a traumatic loss that inspired her debut memoir, My Grief Is Not Like Yours, and launched her podcast, Think Theo, where she explores the complexities of grief. Since the book's release in May 2023, Theo has been featured on numerous media outlets, including Newsweek, The Sun, and The Daily Mail, and has received 16 national book awards, including the Indie Excellence Award and two Global Book Awards. When not writing or speaking, Theo enjoys farm life with her dog, Manly, as they build their new home. She is passionate about helping others navigate grief, using both personal stories and national research to offer hope and healing.
Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 1.02 x 8.62 x 5.64 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 09, 2023
