Wednesday Morning: Growing Up In Grief

by Christine Fiorelli Epstein

A heartfelt memoir of loss, healing, and hope after 9/11.

Christine was just ten when her father was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. In Wednesday Morning, she shares her powerful journey through childhood grief, anxiety, and life without a parent. This is a story of heartbreak—but also of resilience. A moving reflection on trauma, growth, and finding peace after unimaginable loss.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2024

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Wednesday Morning" by Christine Fiorelli Epstein is an absolute gem, easily earning a five-star rating from me. This book is like a warm hug for the childhood grief community, especially tweens and teens trying to make sense of their own loss. Epstein's story is so genuine and touching, and is also infused with humor, honesty, and her general resilience throughout. You can't help but root for her right from the start. And while she navigates through grief, there are also these beautiful moments sprinkled in about love, dating, and saying goodbye to those we love, in this case, to Christine's grandparents later on in the book. It's like a coming-of-age tale with a heart-wrenching twist. I was glued to the pages from start to finish, finishing it in just two days.

One of my favorite themes throughout the book was also getting to better know Christine's dad, Steve, through the stories and memories she shared. By the end of the book, I couldn't help but smile, because you quickly realize how Steve lived on through Chrissy through her sharp humor, love for life, and love for others.

I really hope this book becomes a go-to for anyone supporting young people through grief. It's a story that deserves to be shared far and wide and will serve as a powerful resource for generations to come.

[Steven Piazza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking personal growth and understanding of life’s dual nature. Chrissy, having lived through significant challenges, imparts the lessons of life’s true meaning. Her narratives of sadness, struggle, and hope teach us to embrace both the trials and blessings life presents.

[Erin Ryan Genovese · Rating 5 out of 5]

A national tragedy seen through the eyes of a young girl growing up in grief. The author bravely and vulnerably shares her story, and in doing so provides a universal story of hope for all those struggling with grief. A beautiful book that encourages us to keep living and keep loving, even when the days feel too dark and heavy - to look for the light and the ladybugs, too.

[Alycia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely incredible. Admittedly, I started the book because both my parents worked with Christine’s father Steve, as well as his boss, Pat. And they’ve always had the nicest things to say about both of them. This story far exceeded my expectations though. I laughed, I cried, I cried more. I cried sad tears and happy tears and Christine took us on the journey of her past ~23 years. There were so many lessons above and beyond grief that I learned from this book. I would recommend it 100 times over. Christine, if you ever see this, thanks for sharing your story.

[Randi Goldberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written book, that will hopefully help many individuals in the years to come 😘