title: Inheritance of Tears: Trusting the Lord of Life When Death Visits the Womb
author:  Jessalyn Hutto 
description: <span>"We wish there had been good Christian books on miscarriage available when we faced that terrible trial. This book is written out of deep suffering, but with an even deeper sense of hope. This book can help you think and pray if you have faced miscarriage, and it can help you understand how to minister to someone who has."</span><br /><span><b>-Russell and Maria Moore</b></span><br /><br /><span>"This book is equally important for those who have suffered miscarriage and those who have not. Rarely is the topic of miscarriage addressed with such candor and depth. Deeply personal and brave, Inheritance of Tears unveils a picture of miscarriage drawn from first-hand experience and attentive consideration of Scripture. Jessalyn invites us to ask the hard questions, to enter into the suffering of our sisters, to remember the goodness of God even in the midst of unspeakable loss. May her words minister to many."</span><br /><span><b>-Jen Wilkin</b>, author of<i>Women of the Word</i>(Crossway)</span><br /><br /><span>"Comforting, biblical, helpful--</span><i>Inheritance of Tears</i><span>brings to life the difficulty of miscarriage and the love of our Savior. Jessalyn knows the sufferings of miscarriage and provides a needed word for anyone who has experienced this great loss. A great resource for the church.</span><span><b></b></span>
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  Chapter 1
  
  
  The moment Akram Shamoun saw his only daughter reach her hand out to grab hold
  of his, he did all he could to hold back the tears. He proudly walked his
  daughter down the aisle to meet her soon-to-be-husband at the altar. The
  moment he gave his daughter away to Habik Jabari, waiting at the altar, the
  dam burst. Akram could not hold the tears back any longer. The tears were
  mixed with joy and a bit of sadness. The reality of losing his only daughter
  kept a small space in the back of Akram’s mind. However, he couldn’t be more
  thrilled to g