How to Survive Losing a Child
From The David Frum Show by The Atlantic
May 6, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 58
About this episode
David Frum and his wife Danielle Crittenden discuss her memoir and the loss of their daughter.
In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” David is joined by his wife, the writer Danielle Crittenden, to discuss her new memoir, “Dispatches From Grief,” and the loss of their daughter Miranda. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: David Frum
Guest: Danielle Crittenden
Topics covered
- grief
- loss of a child
- memoir
- family
- personal experience
Keywords
- grief
- loss
- memoir
- family
- David Frum
- Danielle Crittenden
- child loss
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Atlantic
Books & works: Dispatches From Grief
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