The Death of a Husband: Reflections for a Grieving Wife (Comfort After a Loss) [Paperback]

Helen Reichert Lambin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Comfort After a Loss | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

A collection of poignant reflections for a wife mourning the loss of her husband. Over forty reflections address different facets of the grieving process. Each offers insights that will touch a woman's heart, heal her soul, and point out new and hopeful directions.

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To a friend who has lost her husband I sent The Death of a Husband: Reflections of a Grieving Wife. . . , hoping that these 40 reflections of another wife in mourning might offer healing insights and hopeful direction --National Catholic Reporter, December 3, 1999

Product Details

• Paperback: 125 pages
• Publisher: ACTA Publications (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879461799
• ISBN-13: 978-0879461799
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not alone!, May 8, 2004

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Margi Rice (Belle Harbor, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Death of a Husband: Reflections for a Grieving Wife (Comfort After a Loss) (Paperback)

After losing my husband suddenly 4 years ago it had been suggested by well-meaning friends and relatives to try this group, that seminar, etc. My mood swings nearly sent them over the edge and they had me believing that there was something terribly wrong with me. After reading "The Death of a Husband" I discovered there was. I WAS GRIEVING! It belongs to me and no one else. But I am not alone. There was someone else out there who was feeling like I am, thinking like I do, acting like I do...this I learned I must do. I must thank Helen Reichert Lambin for putting her angst into print. It has helped me tremendously. I am reading it now for the 3rd time. Each time I do, I highlight more and more passages, and I laugh more and more each time I read it. I have several friends who recently lost their husbands (we are all under 45) and have recommended this book highly. Thank you.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, very helpful, insightful book, August 22, 2008

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AJ "readaholic" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Death of a Husband: Reflections for a Grieving Wife (Comfort After a Loss) (Paperback)

I found this book after my husband passed in 2000. It helped much more than the support group I joined, my friend's and family's well-meaning suggestions/help. Helen Reichert Lambin hits the nail on the head with every paragraph. Something to keep and read over and over. I recommend it highly to any woman who has lost her husband. Everyone has their own way of coping & grieving and this book can definitely help. I plan to purchase it as a gift for a friend who, this week, lost her husbandin a hit and run accident.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, July 26, 2008

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This review is from: The Death of a Husband: Reflections for a Grieving Wife (Comfort After a Loss) (Paperback)

You will read this book more than once and can open it at random and read any chapter. I found myself on every page and kept having the feeling I wrote it myself. Your feelings are so confused at this time you doubt your sanity but are reassured by her experience. The whole journey of grief is like walking a path of broken glass without shoes but she is a wonderful guide. It's simply stated and an easy read.