The Porcelain Heart: A Mother's Memoir of Unexpected Loss

By Shelley Irwin

Published November 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM EST

Marcy Kelly joins in to talk about her work.

The Porcelain Heart: A Mother's Memoir of Unexpected Loss is written by Marcy Kelly, about the sudden death of her only child. We talk about grief and how to cope.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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