Let Me Hold You Longer Reader Reviews
Review by Shannon, March 23, 2012
Let Me Hold You Longer tugs at the heart in such a profound way! It is a touching reminder to all of us to make the most out of each day and moment that we share with our kids! Beautifully written, and full of warmth. I still to this day cannot read it out loud to my kids without chokinng up. I purchased this book for my baby (my own miracle boy) and Lets Go On A Mommy Date for my firstborn. I wrote them each a personal letter on the inside cover of "their" book, describing my love for them. Thank you for these wonderful treasures you have writen!
Review by Charlene Jackson, November 26, 2010
Dear Karen...I can't begin to tell you what this book has meant to me. This is one of the most tender books I've ever read. I have bought this book for gifts. My neice has just gone thru a tough time with her teenager so I gave this to her....I also gave it to my nanny mom, as she recently moved back to Virginia after having the privledge of being their nanny for almost five yrs. I miss my guys but also know the move was in their best interest. Just finished reading "unlocked" as always you never disappoint me. Now I wait patiently for your next book to hit the shelves. Thank you Karen for the blessing in your novels. I for one appreciate you.
Review by Mandy Pagano, February 18, 2010
I just started reading Karen's adult fiction books and fell in love. It wasn't until last night when I looked at the book I have had for over 5 years that I realized Karen wrote it as well. This book, Let Me Hold You Longer, is my FAVORITE children's book...EVER! I have never been able to get through a reading without CRYING! It's so sweet. I love it so much, in fact, that I blogged about it on my mommy blog! =)
Review by Ashley, December 8, 2009
Okay, so I loved this book and I'm not even a mother yet. But I do have a brother and for me I had to put myself in the "motherly" position and had to think about all the things that we did together and how much I'm going to miss him when I'm the one who goes off to college
Review by Christy Blackwell, August 26, 2009
As I sit here looking at Karen's new, soon to be released books, I ran across "Let Me Hold You Longer." I instantly got teary. As a mother of a special needs two year old, having microcephaly, the thought rarely crossed my mind to have another child. When suddenly, one day in Oct. 2008 the 5 home pregnancy tests I took, all in one day, came back positive. I cried for a very long time with the thought of another child and how I would juggle it all. Now that he is here, and 11 weeks old today, the boy's adore each other. I see how fast they grow and how we should never take a minute for granted. I also see how far my oldest has come, having never supposed to have been able to even smile, with his condition and the "typical" things that he can do. I have to say, the Lord is so good and I thank him every day for every minute I have with my two boys.
Review by Melinda Dykes, August 10, 2009
I bought this book at the EWomen Conference in 2008. I was one of the women who stood up and had my group pray over me! My little girl died when she was only 2. I will forever wish that I had captured her lasts. As the years go by, I struggle to remember her last words, her last hug, or her last song. This book is comforting to me. I will treasure it forever!
Review by Danielle , May 1, 2009
This is the most amazing children's book I have ever read. My mother recently sent it for my son. It is a really good thing the book includes the CD of Karen reading the book because I can barely finish it without crying. I would recommend this book to all mothers.
Review by Melissa, March 31, 2009
I love this book, my daughter calls it our special book because she knows it makes mommy cry. I really do wish I could hold on longer to the lasts, it makes me not wish for the firsts so much and so soon. Thank you for writing a book we can all relate to.
Review by Marcia McDernott, March 29, 2009
Karen read this book at Ewomen 09. I have never thought of such precious words. It makes you think if you are not really in reality that your kids do grow up really fast and you don't want to miss it. I cried the entire time she read this story. Its wonderful!
Review by Kara, February 24, 2009
As the mother of three grown children and two small grandchildren, I couldn't help but tear up as I read this book. It is so true that we carefully record the "firsts", but the "lasts" pass away without our realizing that they are, indeed, the last. I bought this for my daughter-in-law with two small children. I will buy it for every baby shower that I attend. Often we wish our children's lives away as they go through difficult stages, but you never know when today might be a "last" day. Enjoy them while you can! Thanks for putting our experience into words!
