Piece by Piece

A Life Remembered Through Things Lost

De: Kim Danielson

Narrado por: Kim Danielson

A fresh take on the loss memoir, Piece by Piece follows a middle-aged mother forced to reconcile the theft of precious keepsakes with the memories and people the items represent.

If things are “just things,” why does it hurt so deeply when we lose them?

When a home burglary strips Kim Danielson of heirlooms and other special keepsakes, she loses more than the items themselves. She is also robbed of tangible connections to her history, and physical reminders of loved ones who have died—igniting grief both old and new. Feeling the weight of disappointment for future generations who cannot inherit a piece of her family’s legacy, Kim creates a new and lasting heirloom, one that can never be stolen.

Perfect for anyone who has ever lost anything of meaningful value, this book provides solace and a new perspective on material possessions. A practical template for preserving a legacy with or without artifacts, Piece by Piece offers a unique take on loss through the lens of stolen objects and invites listeners to tell the stories of their lives by telling the stories of their things.

©2026 Kim Danielson (P)2026 Kim Danielson

Great perspective grieving

This book made me smile, laugh and cry. Kim is a beautiful story teller. Hearing Kim be so vulnerable to share pieces of her life helped me learn and reflect about my own life.

So many of her stories I could relate to. I lost my dad in 2024. The story of her mom in hospice reminded me of what we went through with my dad. The way she describes grief was really what I needed to hear.

I would highly recommend this book.