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Woven in the Wake of Grief
A story of love that death couldn’t silence. Through unbearable loss and shattered tomorrows, Frankie Kounouho fights to breathe again—to find meaning in pain, faith in darkness, and a way forward when life no longer makes sense.
About Author
Frankie Kounouho
Grief rewrites you. It tears through the life you knew, leaving you standing in the wreckage, wondering if you’ll ever feel whole again. Frankie Kounouho knows this intimately. She didn’t set out to be an author, but when she lost her son, words became the only way to make sense of the pain. Writing wasn’t just an outlet—it was survival.
This book isn’t a collection of carefully chosen phrases; it’s the raw, unfiltered expression of a mother’s heartbreak. It’s the anger, the unanswered prayers, the nights spent searching for God in the silence. But it’s also the flickers of hope, the quiet moments of healing, and the realization that love doesn’t die, even when the people we love do.
Through her journey, Frankie found more than just healing—she found purpose. Now, as an award-winning Mindset Coach, she walks alongside others who are drowning in their own grief, offering them the same truth she had to learn: you are allowed to break, but you are also capable of rising.
This book is her love letter to the grieving, a witness to resilience, and proof that even in the wake of unimaginable loss, there is still life waiting to be lived.
Who This Book Is For
Grief doesn’t come with a map, and healing isn’t a straight line. Woven in the Wake of Grief is for those who are searching for meaning, for faith and for a way to keep going when life feels shattered.
Loss Survivors
If you've ever stood in the silence of an empty room, aching for one more moment, this book will remind you that love never truly leaves.
Faith Seekers
When grief shakes everything you once believed, this story shows that even in the darkest moments, God is still reaching for you.
Healing Hearts
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. This book is a guide to honoring your grief while learning how to breathe again.
My Book
About the Book
Woven in the Wake of Grief is a heart-wrenching journey through the unthinkable, the loss of a child. Written from a mother’s broken heart, this book bares the agony, the anger, and the moments of sheer hopelessness that come with grief. It’s not about finding quick answers but about surviving the unbearable, one moment at a time. Frankie Kounouho doesn’t offer easy healing, but a raw, honest story of struggle, faith, and the quiet strength that emerges when you’re left with nothing but pain. This book is for anyone who has ever wondered if they’ll survive their grief, because even when you can’t see it, healing is possible.This book is not just a story of loss—it’s:
- A mother’s raw grief journey.
- Surviving loss, finding strength.
- Love and faith through pain.
How this Book Helps
Woven in the Wake of Grief is more than just a memoir; it’s a guide for anyone navigating through profound loss. This book offers no quick fixes, but instead, provides a raw, honest perspective on surviving grief, embracing faith, and finding hope when it feels impossible. Through Frankie’s journey, readers will connect with the deep truth that grief is not a destination—it’s a process. As you move through your own healing, remember to Stay Mindful—in each moment, in every tear, there is strength and grace to be found. You are never truly alone.
Book Reviews
A Simands
Faith, Grief, and the Unbreakable Bond of Love
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025 If you’ve ever struggled to find God in your life ar have experienced a tragedy that pulled you closer to Him, this book will reassure you of what a true relationship with Him can provide. The author’s journey through unimaginable loss is heartbreaking yet profoundly inspiring, showing how faith can anchor us even in the darkest times.
Through her vivid storytelling of her son, Donovin, you feel the love, joy, and wisdom he brought into his short but meaningful life. One of the most powerful takeaways from this book is the realization that “a genuine relationship with God is built on trust, vulnerability, and the willingness to seek Him in all aspects of life.” That message resonates deeply, especially when faced with a loss so great that it threatens to consume you.
And just as Donovin, at only three years old, reassured his mom that his dad was looking down from heaven, I have no doubt that Donovin himself is now watching over his courageous mother-cheering her on as she continues to share his story and the faith that has carried her through. This book is a testament to love, loss and the unwavering presence of God, even in our deepest despair.
Billee Jo Winskowski
A heartfelt glimpse into the heart of a difficult loss.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025 This narrative proves that writing about your losses can strengthen not only the author, but those who have a chance to read about loss. Her beautiful smile today proves you can’t change loss, but live with it with dignity and a good heart.
Noreen A
Highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025 Woven in the Wake of Grief is a profound and beautifully written exploration of love, loss and healing. The author masterfully shares life’s unspeakable heartaches in ways that both break and heals the soul. The author’s ability to share vulnerability and hold both sorrow and sweetness in the same breath is rare and powerful. Amid the sorrow, you see the radiant smile of her young son, Donovin shining through-a picture of innocense and joy. This book doesn’t just tell a story; it elevates the reader, guiding them through life’s darkest moments, finding meaning in the unimaginable and hope in God’s eternal love that may be difficult to see at times. This book is perfect for book clubs and personal reflection–offering comfort, perspective and a path to healing for anyone who has experienced loss.
Sandy
A MUST read - inspiring walk through a journey of faith, love, and hope.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025 I could not put the book down. An inspiring journey into what happens to us in the depths of pain and struggle and how to come out on the other end. A story or faith and love. A great read or great gift to share with someone you love. I highly recommend it.
Ann Ross
Inspiring and authentic.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025 This book is authentic and heartwarming. I couldn’t put it down. So inspirational for anyone who has been in the darkness and needs to find their way out into the light. There’s hope and healing in this wonderful book.
Mac Santorа
Relatable and Resonant with Resilience
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025 Beautifully written, deeply impactful, and vitally important, Frankie Kounouho shares her profound experience in a vulnerable, relatable, and heartening way. The intense emotions, both joyous and grievous, are palpable, moving me to read the book cover to cover, in one sitting. Following weeks of reflection, the author’s resilience continues to resonate with me, and I find myself filled with gratitude, hope, and love.
Howie
A Must read for All
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025 This beautifully written book is a Must Read for all. Grief is something we all go through. Whether we find God or some other spiritual way to process and guide the way through it, it is a part of life. Frankie’s story is raw and honest and will help you believe there’s a way through. I am blessed to know Frankie as a Yoga student and now close friend and have witnessed her growth. It’s real and true. A Must Read.
Maureen M
Woven in the Wake of Grief is a must read
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025 This book is beautifully written. Frankie shares her own personal story of love and loss. Through Frankie’s experience you find yourself, as the reader, connecting to Frankie through her pain and her resilience. This book is not only about grief but about loving ourselves and knowing we are never alone. There is a higher power guiding us along our journey and we must remember that there is no light without the dark. Thank you, Frankie, for being so brave and sharing your story.
I could not put the book down. An inspiring journey into what happens to us in the depths of pain and struggle and how to come out on the other end. A story or faith and love. A great read or great gift to share with someone you love. I highly recommend it.
Sandy
CEO
If you’ve ever struggled to find God in your life or have experienced a tragedy that would not cause to Him, this book will reassure you of what a true relationship with Him can provide. The authors do not have any problems by inspiring. Knowing how faith can anchor us even in the darkest. Through her vivid storytelling of her son, Doman, you feel the love, joy, and wisdom, the thought that we must meaningfully lie. One of the most powerful takeaways from this book is the realization that a genuine relationship with God is built on trust…virtuosibility, and the whitagrees to seek Him in an apostle of life.-That message resonates deeply, especially when faced with a loss so great that it threatens to consume. And just as Demovin at only three years old, reassured his mom that his dad was looking down from left now, and he do not want to know himself in now watching over his courageous motion.-changing her on a job continues to make his story and he faith makes his carried her through. This book is a testament to love, loss, and the unwavering presence of God, even in our deepest despair
A Simonds
EDITOR
This beautifully written book is a Must Read for all. Grief is something we all go through. Whether we find God or some other spiritual way to process and guide the way through it, it is a part of life. Frankie’s story is raw and honest and will help you believe there’s a way through. I am blessed to know Frankie as a Yoga student and now close friend and have witnessed her growth. It’s real and true. A Must Read.
Edward
PUBLISHER
Beautifully written, deeply impactful, and vitally important, Frankie Kounouho shares her profound experience in a vulnerable, relatable, and heartening way. The intense emotions, both joyous and grievous, are palpable, moving me to read the book cover to cover, in one sitting. Following weeks of reflection, the author’s resilience continues to resonate with me, and I find myself filled with gratitude, hope, and love.
Mac
WRITER
This book is authentic and heartwarming. I couldn’t put it down. So inspirational for anyone who has been in the darkness and needs to find their way out into the light. There’s hope and healing in this wonderful book.
Ann
PUBLISHER
This narrative proves that writing about your losses can strengthen not only the author, but those who have a chance to read about loss. Her beautiful smile today proves you can’t change loss, but live with it with dignity and a good heart.
Billee
EDITOR