A quiet companion for those learning how to live after loss.
you have permission to grieve honestly and keep faith.
Amanda shares the raw moments and quiet revelations that helped her keep living through the devastating loss of her husband.
this book is not about moving on.
It is about learning how to keep moving.
Written after loving her husband through cancer and becoming a widow at twenty-nine, On the Shores of Grief offers companionship for those navigating loss, faith, and the disorienting space between hope and heartbreak.
You’re tired of answers that rush you past grief
You want honesty more than optimism
You prayed for healing—and the outcome shattered your expectations
Your faith still matters, but it feels fragile or unfamiliar
You don’t want to be fixed—you want to be understood
This may be for you if:
REVIEWS
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Dave Ramsey, Bestselling Author
“The story of Michael and Amanda’s battle with cancer is testament to the power of faith and love. In her book, On the Shores of Grief, Amanda gives us a beautifully written reminder that even in our most challenging and painful moments, we can find peace, hope, and the strength to keep going through God’s presence.”
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Harris III, Bestselling Author
“Amanda’s writing and vulnerability will help you feel seen in your pain, and give you permission to experience the full spectrum of emotions that come with any of life’s most challenging circumstances. If you find yourself spending too much of your time hiding in the dark, this book is a beautiful first step back into the light.”
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Timeless and Poetic Wisdom in the aftermath of the unimaginable
“The author has graciously given the reader passage into her mind in the aftermath of losing her husband at an unspeakably young-age. The wisdom shared by the author is timeless, and serves as a lamp post for those unable to see light outside of darkness in the aftermath of the unthinkable. The author has brilliantly crafted this memoir to demonstrate how grief has the power to foster growth, healing, rebirth and new awakenings. The tandem mix of story, scripture and prose brings to life the remarkable way God will meet you in the pit of despair, when all hope seems lost, when you are searching for meaning amongst missing pieces...”
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An Emotionally Driven “Come to Jesus Moment” for all to Read
“This book is epic. I literally read it in a few hours because it’s so enthralling. Every single page is simply a piece of art. Her story of coming closer to God and His power in her life through some of her darkest moments leaves the reader hanging onto every word. This book reminds you of the power and beauty we have within us as humans, but also of our flaws, errors and vulnerabilities. Her words and imagery of her emotions are devastatingly beautiful. After reading this book, I feel the desire to connect more with God because of how he has moved in her and Michael’s life. THANK YOU AMANDA FOR SHARING THIS MASTERPIECE. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability- which is what our world needs more of. “
a memoir shaped by presence rather than resolution
Within these pages, you’ll find
Reflections on loving someone through illness
The ache of believing in healing that didn’t come as expected
Faith reformed—not abandoned—by grief
Language for sorrow that has nowhere else to go
Hope that does not require pretending you’re okay
about the author
Amanda Pretorius McLaughlin writes from lived experience at the intersection of grief and faith. Widowed at twenty-nine after walking closely with her husband through cancer, she holds space for sorrow while gently pointing toward hope that does not deny pain.
Her work offers companionship rather than answers, inviting readers to sit honestly with grief while remaining open to hope.