Memoir
Life, Loss, & Ladybugs
A Memoir of Childhood, Grief, and the Symbols That Remain
A heartbreaking and hope-filled memoir of childhood loss, family memory, and the signs that stay with us.
In Life, Loss, & Ladybugs, Shanon reflects on the tragedy that claimed her brother Wade’s life in a drunk-driving crash and forever changed her own childhood. As she grows up in the shadow of that loss, she learns to carry grief, memory, and the lasting impact of survival.
More than a private story of heartbreak, this memoir also speaks to the wider human cost of drunk driving and the call for awareness, accountability, and change. Anchored by the symbolism of the ladybug, Life, Loss, & Ladybugs is a tender, honest story of family, resilience, and love that remains.
Reader Reviews
What readers are saying
★★★★★
“Concisely written yet very impactful. Grief was explained in a way that really resonated. I could not put it down. Thank you for sharing your story.”
★★★★★
“A beautiful remembrance of loss, coping and a sister's love that never fades away. Thank you for sharing your story.”