To Comfort and to Honor [Paperback]

Jeanne Daly McIntee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1998

When facing a death, a family can be overwhelmed by the many difficult decisions that must be made. This warm and sensitive work-book guides a family or individual through the decisions, helping them choose and adapt the practices that are most meaningful to them. It includes specific suggestions and examples, both classic and contemporary, from a variety of Christian traditions.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Jeanne McIntee has provided a comprehensive reference for assisting individuals in making choices that will give comfort in a time of loss. This volume provides the survivors with the organization necessary to carry out a course of action that is meaningful." ---Dr. Roberta B. Holt Faculty, Georgetown Family Center Washington, D.C.

"Jeanne McIntee's book provides a very useful framework to help families with decisions while facing emotional pain of often unparalleled intensity. She combines discussion of the deeply moving personal and spiritual issues which arise with very specific practical outlines on how to plan the ceremonies which illuminate the end of life." ---Dr. John R. Priest pediatric oncologist Minneapolis, Minnesota

"An excellent resource for everyone who needs help planning a funeral. It is also an excellent pastoral resource for priests and ministers who need to help families and individuals plan a funeral." ---Father Patrick Lannon Pastor, Nativity of Our Lord Parish St. Paul, Minnesota

About the Author

Jeanne Daly McIntee wrote this book because she could not find the help she needed when her infant son was lost to cancer in 1985. She is licensed as both a professional marriage and family therapist and a clinical social worker, and holds a master of arts degree in Human Development. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and four children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806636246
• ISBN-13: 978-0806636245
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,616,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a helpful companion at a time when we need one the most, November 9, 1998

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This review is from: To Comfort and to Honor (Paperback)

Ms. McIntee's book is more a living companion than a collection of papers. The book walks with you as you travel the journey of grieving. It holds your hand. It shows you empathy. It helps you travel the journey, holding a light to guide you along the way. It gives you practical advice, words of comfort. It's there to allow you to travel your own journey at your own pace, being supportive of you whereever you might be. - Doug Smith