Giving Up the Ghost

A Daughter’s Memoir

Samantha Rose, a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, steps out of the shadows to unravel the mystery surrounding her mother's suicide. What begins as a solitary journey of grief shifts form when her mother emerges from the darkness beyond to reconcile her irreversible choice. Raw, resilient, and with surprising humor, Giving Up the Ghost explores the layered complexity of mental health, the love between mothers and daughters, and how, in the aftermath of inconceivable loss, we can release our inner ghosts and write a new story for ourselves.

©2025 Samantha Rose (P)2025 Tantor Media

Beautiful and Compelling

“Giving Up the Ghost” is a thought-provoking book about the complexities of grief. It delves into the variety of feelings that accompany loss while at the same time offering hope and solace.