Piece by Piece

A Life Remembered Through Things Lost

By: Kim Danielson

Narrated by: Kim Danielson

A fresh take on the loss memoir, Piece by Piece follows a middle-aged mother forced to reconcile the theft of precious keepsakes with the memories and people the items represent.

If things are “just things,” why does it hurt so deeply when we lose them?

When a home burglary strips Kim Danielson of heirlooms and other special keepsakes, she loses more than the items themselves. She is also robbed of tangible connections to her history, and physical reminders of loved ones who have died—igniting grief both old and new. Feeling the weight of disappointment for future generations who cannot inherit a piece of her family’s legacy, Kim creates a new and lasting heirloom, one that can never be stolen.

Perfect for anyone who has ever lost anything of meaningful value, this book provides solace and a new perspective on material possessions. A practical template for preserving a legacy with or without artifacts, Piece by Piece offers a unique take on loss through the lens of stolen objects and invites listeners to tell the stories of their lives by telling the stories of their things.

©2026 Kim Danielson (P)2026 Kim Danielson

Beautifully written memoir

Piece By Piece captured my attention in the first chapter and kept me wanting to read more throughout the entire story. Danielson creatively details a tragic burglary in her life while weaving in heartwarming stories behind all of the pieces of stolen jewelry. I felt so many emotional connections to her story, and loved how she brought her readers alongside the greatest and worst moments of her life. This is one of the best books I have read in a long time and I cannot wait to share it with my book club.

A refreshing read

I really enjoyed this book. The writing is so vivid that it was easy to imagine every scene as it happened. It felt like walking through the memories alongside the author. I also listened to parts of it on Audible and her calming voice made my commute much more enjoyable. It was a refreshing and comforting read.

Great perspective grieving

This book made me smile, laugh and cry. Kim is a beautiful story teller. Hearing Kim be so vulnerable to share pieces of her life helped me learn and reflect about my own life.

So many of her stories I could relate to. I lost my dad in 2024. The story of her mom in hospice reminded me of what we went through with my dad. The way she describes grief was really what I needed to hear.

I would highly recommend this book.