The Crying Bird

By: E.J. Stillings

A contemporary women's fiction novel about a middle-aged woman's journey from the depths of grief after losing her husband and child, to new life with the help of her sister, unlikely friendships, and a curious bond with a large, obnoxious Limpkin bird.

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Book Description

May Johnson used to be an ordinary wife and mother. Now, she’s a middle-aged widow grieving the loss of her only daughter— and the wrongful death settlement is only making things worse.

May’s sanity was already questionable when tensions rise with her smothering younger sister, so she sets out to find solitude down south in the marshes of Florida.

Animal encounters, unlikely friendships, sisterly squabbles, and hilarious scenarios take May on an unforgettable journey from the depths of grief to a new life. But, will she embrace it?

The Crying Bird is a Contemporary Women’s Fiction Novel, a heartfelt, humorous, and relatable story about real life.

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