Clouds: A Memoir

I loved this book. It was so hard to put it down. A true family of caring and grace and love.

My wife and I read a few chapters of Clouds out loud every night before bed and let me tell you, this book is hard to read out loud. My vision was blurry and my voice was cracking as I read Laura's words and the story of her son Zach. As tragic as this book is, it's also inspiring and Laura tells it with a raw authenticity that requires so much strength and bravery. If 2020 has left you feeling down, this book will inspire you and bring you hope. I'm so grateful this story is being told.I think Clouds is good for almost all ages. There are parts of the book that are pretty intense, but there's something to be learned in every chapter. If you are reading it with kids, there are discussion questions on the Zach's Movement website to help discuss some of the heavier parts of the book.

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I’m afraid to die. I have been all of my life. But Zach’s story and his music called me to change the way I see life and death. The immense and undying love that Laura has for her amazing Son becomes more and more evident with each page you read. She recalls memories in great detail and really does a good job helping you paint a picture of a scene in your mind. I felt like I was there with them watching the events in this book unfold. I smiled and I cried. Energy doesn’t die. Zach’s legacy and impact he made on this planet will be felt for years to come!I’m going to read it again now.

This is the greatest book I’ve ever read. I started with the movie like most people. I loved it so much I wanted to know more. I found this book and read it as fast as I can. I balled my eyes out at the end from how good it was. There are lots of ups and downs of the book that makes you love the book more. If your considering getting this book get it.

A powerful book regardless of if you've been close to childhood cancer or not. The author's perspective and ability to share the hardest moments of her family's life will leave you laughing, crying, and simply moved. Laura's approach to faith in crazy hard situations is intentional and deep. It is not cheesy or full of platitudes.Basically everyone needs to know Zach's story because it will impact you in a positive way regardless of who you are and what you believe in. The truths and lessons here are universal.

So well written and articulated by Laura Sobiech. Zach's legacy and impact on all continues. Be prepared to cry your eyes out through reading the book, it should move you that much. I continue to be touch by the story in my own life as well and am very moved through this experience. Reading the book, watching My Last Days on Youtube and the Movie Clouds on Disney+ is a must.

You feel like you know the Sobiech family after reading this book. Laura's writing style is beautiful and incredibly down-to-earth at the same time. It's a truly moving story of a family who knew they were going to lose their brother and son, and used every moment of the time he had left to bring joy into the world. A tear-jerker, but worth every minute. Definitely read this before you see the movie "Clouds" on Disney+!

I got my sister this book for Christmas. Three pages were folded into the book and are ripped. The rest of the book was perfect.

This particular book will stay with me forever in my life. Life of Zachary David Sobiech will always be my greatest source of inspiration all my life. I cannot fathom the courage and positivity of a young boy like myself to go through these lengths despite of being sad and depressed. Also, the way his mother described this whole journey of her child with hope and tragedy is beyond my understanding. I WILL KEEP THIS BOOK WITH ME FOREVER.THANK YOU ZACH.

Auf Disney+ haben wir den Film „Clouds“ gefunden, der auf einer wahren Begebenheit beruht und ich war einfach unheimlich gerührt. Im Anschluss habe ich etwas nachrecherchiert und es ist unglaublich, was Zach Sobiech der Welt hinterlassen, wie viele Menschen er berührt und sogar deren Leben geändert hat. Deshalb wollte ich unbedingt das Buch „Clouds“ lesen, das seine Mutter geschrieben hat. Erhältlich ist es (bisher) nur auf Englisch.Mein Eindruck vom Buch:Das Buch steht dem Film in nichts nach und ich fand es enorm interessant, wie Zachs Mutter alles erlebt und gesehen hat. Ich denke, das Schlimmste, was einem Elternteil passieren kann, ist, wenn das Kind vor einem stirbt und es ist bewundernswert, wie sie mit dem nahenden Tod ihres Sohnes umgehen. Aber nicht nur die Krankheit von Zach ist in diesem Werk vorherrschend. Nein, auch Probleme in der Ehe wurden zum Thema, ebenso wie die Zerrissenheit von Zachs Geschwistern. Ganz groß beleuchtet wird ebenso der tiefe Glaube an Gott, der die ganze Familie von Anfang an begleitet und alles durchstehen lässt. Ich kann mir zwar vorstellen, dass man unbeschreiblich wütend auf einen Gott wird, der einem das Kind nimmt und deshalb habe ich großen Respekt davor, wie die Sobiechs dennoch an ihren religiösen Ansichten festhalten.Fazit:Ein unbeschreiblich intensives Buch, das ich einfach nur weiterempfehlen kann! Zach lehrt uns, dass wir nicht unbedingt sterben müssen, damit man endlich anfängt zu leben…

Wow. I read this book so quickly. Thank you Laura for sharing the story of your incredible son, Zach. All your family and friends are truly amazing. I was so touched by your story.

Absolutely amazing read , watched the film so had to read the book. What a truly remarkable young man Zach was, the Sobiech family should be so so proud of what he achieved.