Wake-Up Call: A Mother's Grief Journey

The Call That Changes Your Life Forever

By: Cherie Rickard

Narrated by: Reagan Boggs

My book helps anyone who has lost a loved one or child or knows someone who has a loved one or child find solace and peace through grief and give hope to a life of fulfillment once again.

The grief of a mother is the most intense grief known. When a child dies, a parent feels a part of themselves has died right to the core of their soul. Wake-Up Call by Cherie Rickard is a moving, inspirational voyage inside the shattered life and broken heart of a mother who tragically and unexpectedly loses her teenage son in a one-car accident. In ways unexpected, practical, and real, Cherie gives anyone who has ever experienced the devastating loss of a loved one, real-life, hard-core, often tough spoken but love-laden and extremely practical advice on how to turn life's most tragic blows into triumph by trusting in God and his word. This is a must-hear for anyone who loves someone else.

©2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 CHERIE RICKARD (P)2018 CHERIE RICKARD

A wonderful tribute to a beloved son.

I wish it was longer, but it described exactly how I feel. I lost my 19 year old son on Sep 13, 2025, in a tragic car crash when he, his roommate, & his best friend took off to go fishing that stormy Saturday morning, along with his best friend. The driver/roommate (20 years old) survived while 2, 19 year olds lost their lives when he chose to drive to fast in the rain. It was comforting to read how God helped Cherie through her grief. So many of her thoughts & feelings mirror my own. I think this book has been a good addition to my therapy.