The Art of Reassembly
A Memoir of Early Mother Loss and Aftergrief

The Art of Reassembly is a book I know I'll be recommending for years to come. 💜 Like Peg, I lost my mother to cancer as a child & throughout her story I was able to relate on many levels to what Peg was experiencing. The author doesn't hold back, generously sharing her feelings & experiences of earl......more

Relatable and relevant, The Art of Reassembly leads the reader gently from loss to layers far below coping, allowing oneself to experience grief and even transform--"reassemble"--into a new way of being that integrates the child into the adult, the pain into healing, and the past into heritage. Conwa......more

The Art of Reassembly is a satisfying and beautifully written read for anyone who has experienced childhood grief or loves someone who has. It explains in relatable detail the specific traits common to motherless daughters whose lives seem normal on the outside, but who are forever altered by their......more

With the loss of her mother, Peg Conway was thrust into a childhood where she was forced to grow up too fast and feel too little. In the Art of Reassembly she guides the reader through the journey, driven by the desire to nurture those around her, of learning to nurture herself. This book will be lo......more