As We Grieve: Discoveries of Grace in Sorrow
Author
Jan Groft
Publisher
Graham House Books
4 Review Copies Left
Those mourning the profound absence of a loved one know the surges well. The sudden onslaught of tears. The relentless reminders: an empty bed, a deserted garden, a vacant hammock dangling between trees. In As We Grieve: Discoveries of Grace in Sorrow, Jan Groft offers tender reprieve by weaving together the voices of everyday people who, in the process of grieving, found hope, unveiling nine healing gifts of grace that can be discovered amidst the darkness. Individual chapters focus on specific gifts--memories, humor, strength, discovery, faith, art, wisdom, gratitude, and community--inspiring those who are grieving to recognize and embrace similar possibilities in their own grief journeys.
Praise for As We Grieve:
''Jan Groft . . . has written a winner. These are true stories of heavy hearts, which somehow, through faith, find a way to keep beating with joy.''
--Barbara Cloud, retired Pittsburgh Post Gazette columnist and author, By-Line
''As We Grieve is a book of marvelous depth, as well as opportunities for people to approach grieving from different points of view. It is about listening to a still small voice, experiencing God's presence, and encountering an incredible grace.''
--Tom Dodge, BCC, Director of Spiritual Care, Hospice of Lancaster County
Reviews
A death in your life is often a situation hard to deal with or cope with. Many are looking for persons who have gone through a similar situation to share their story with. Jan groft's as we grieve allows a person to do just that. A terrific rescource for helping one cope and understand that they are not alone! I can highly relate to this subject, as I am sure most would as well. A terrific read, although hard at times, because of the subject matter, never the less would recommend for a coping rescource.
Reviewed on 05/05/2010 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Michelle Lichtenfels
