Dear Charlie… Letters To My Son
A Father’s Journey of Loss, Grief, and Remembrance
How do you move forward after a loss?
Dear Charlie… is a poignant collection of letters written by David, Charlie’s dad, over the year following Charlie’s death. It is a father’s expression of never-ending love and a tribute to the son who will never grow up.
The letters serve as a record of the impact Charlie had on his family and as a celebration of how he has continued to touch the world. In this moving story, David teaches you how to:
Grapple with a complex tapestry of emotions, including anger at life lost mixed with joy for the legacy that endures
Navigate the complexities of grief, mourning the experiences that will never get to be shared
Learn to move forward in a loved one’s absence while honoring their impact on your life
Discover your own healing through a father’s journey of loss, grief, and remembrance.
Dr. Michael Bullock
President, Mile’s Mission
In his homage to his son Charlie, David Corvi shares insight to how men grieve. He shares the vivid details of a man’s thoughts and how men process their pain. In his letters to his son, he provides an awareness of how the loss of a child born sleeping is different than many other losses. His navigation from the excitement of expectation to the unfathomable darkness of disappointment shows the emotion men experience. David’s words are revelatory, healing, and inspirational, helping other men to find their way again after child loss.
Missy Thomas
Executive Director, Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
"Dear Charlie...Letters to My Son" by David Corvi is a profoundly moving and beautifully written collection that navigates the depths of grief and the enduring power of love. Through a series of heartfelt letters penned in the year following his son Charlie's stillbirth, David invites readers into the raw and intimate journey of a father's sorrow and loss. This book is not just a testament to the unique bond between father and child, but also a poignant reminder of the shared human experience of loss and remembrance. David's words resonate with honesty and vulnerability, making "Dear Charlie" a must-read for anyone touched by the pain of losing a loved one.
A percentage of the profits go toward The Charles Martin Corvi Fund and support pregnancy and infant loss.