The Scent of Yellow Roses: A Memoir of Hope and Healing

by Susan M Harriman Smelser

The Scent of Yellow Roses follows a family for over twenty years after the loss of their only daughter. This is a true story of one woman's attempt at enduring the pain that comes with the loss of a child and the slow but steady loss of a marriage. Written in the form of letters to heaven, The Scent of Yellow Roses lets the reader know they are not alone in grief, and that sometimes faith, hope, and purpose are all you need to survive the unthinkable.

384 pages, Paperback

Published July 20, 2021

Reviews

[Erin Kelch · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was personal

This book took me back 27 years to a night that changed so many lives. The writing is beautiful with amazing letters, poems, songs, heartache, hope, more pain and ended with what I prayed for throughout the book...Jamin to be happy with a family. Jenny talked to me about Jamin ALLLL the time. She loved him so much and wanted the best for him.
The grief was relatable (even though so different). I have lost both my parents and my baby. Reading "the tunnel" scared me a little and makes me want to look at my own grief process.
I loved that this book was written by a faithful woman. God is good, even through our darkest times.
Jenny was as beautiful as her mom writes. I miss her. Thank you for sharing. ❤