Review: Beautifully simplistic and understated this delicate, meaningful story speaks to the heart.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 18, 2013
Moving and acutely sensitive this delightful little short story is full of warmth, understanding and truth. Focusing on the difficult subject of bereavement and how a young child copes with the tragic loss of a parent, the author reaches out with empathy and compassion through the powerful writing. Filling one with a sense of closure and optimism for the continuation of life, I would highly recommend this story to all children who find themselves in this situation. With fifty percent of the profits going to "Winston's Wish" charity, I commend the author for producing something so lovely and appropriate. One follows the story of a young boy, whose mother has passed away and his `cloud' that helps him come to terms with her death. For any adult coming to an awareness in ones consciousness that a person (or in this case parent) has passed on is difficult, let alone for a young child who is guided and nurtured even more so by their parents.  This strong bond is one of the most significant within our lives, and so helping a child to face their future with confidence and hope is of such great importance."I caught a cloud the other day..."Profoundly meaningful and thought-provoking I adored how sublime simplicity combined with thoughtful narrative, made this children's story so consequential. Full of substance and as delicate as poetry; as you capture the connotation and light nuance behind each and every word that professes heartfelt, genuine sincerity. Exquisite imagery (i.e. bashing against the box - remicent of captured Butterflies with their beating wings), makes this story all the more reminiscent.*I was sent an e-copy of "The Cloud Diary" by Tony Gilbert to read and review. I would like to thank the author for this opportunity*