r is the author's autobiographical story depicting the journey of how Mona, her three brothers, sister, and father found un-foreseeable hope as they faced death, supported each other, embraced the future, found peace and reconnected with the past, only to realize a mother's love and legacy lives inside the ones left behind. Mona's Mother takes the reader on a realistic journey where each characters' lingering grief is not overshadowed with sadness but perseverance, love and care. This inspiring story will help encourage families with young children facing a devastating loss to look within for strength and to the future for joy. Families experiencing challenging situations need to know happy endings are always possible, Mona's Mother is that reminder.