A thoughtful gift for a family--Christian or non-Christian--that has experienced the death of a child. Brief chapters help parents face sorrow, guilt, and anger.
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Hope for the brokenhearted
We all expect our parents to precede us in death. No one expects to have to make their child's funeral arrangements. And the loss of a child brings with it a special and persistent manifestation of grief that can feel "like a stomachache that never ends."
Gone but Not Lost is a thoughtful gift for a family that has experienced the death of a child. Each of its brief chapters covers one element of grief, bringing the grieving through sorrow and helping them deal with feelings of anger or guilt as well as the marital strain that may follow the loss of a beloved child.
This helpful resource has been revised and updated to bring comfort to a new generation.
David W. Wiersbe has been a pastor for over thirty years and is currently serving his fourth church. He considers ministry to the grieving to be an important part of his calling and has worked with fire and rescue units as well as local support groups for the grieving. He is the author of The Dynamics of Pastoral Care, as well as coauthor of four books with his father, and lives in Minnesota.
We all expect our parents to precede us in death. No one expects to have to make their child's funeral arrangements. And the loss of a child brings with it a special and persistent manifestation of grief that can feel "like a stomachache that never ends."
Gone but Not Lost is a thoughtful gift for a family that has experienced the death of a child. Each of its brief chapters covers one element of grief, bringing the grieving through sorrow and helping them deal with feelings of anger or guilt as well as the marital strain that may follow the loss of a beloved child.
This helpful resource has been revised and updated to bring comfort to a new generation.
David W. Wiersbe has been a pastor for over thirty years and is currently serving his fourth church. He considers ministry to the grieving to be an important part of his calling and has worked with fire and rescue units as well as local support groups for the grieving. He is the author of The Dynamics of Pastoral Care, as well as coauthor of four books with his father, and lives in Minnesota.
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David W. Wiersbe has been a pastor for over thirty years and is currently serving his fourth church. He considers ministry to the grieving to be an important part of his calling and has worked with fire and rescue units, as well as local support groups for the grieving. He is the author of The Dynamics of Pastoral Care, as well as coauthor of four books with his father, and lives in Minnesota.
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Written with the Bible as a comfort zone, this book answers a lot of questions that you have about the death of your child. Having a child that died in an auto wreck and being a divorced parent, I have had no close human companionship to help me through these rough days. I am just now able to pick up the book and read it after receiving it 6 months ago. This book has helped me through many lonely times and answered many many questions. After the inital shock wears off and the questions go unanswered, this book will give you the insight that you need. You may not be able to read it initally but I promise when the time comes - you will be able to pick it up and read it. Relief is what this book offers. You can take it or leave it but you need to read it. It is wonderfully written and cuts deep. I am able to pick it up and read a couple of chapters, cry, pick it up again and continue on. My life is looking up and this book has helped. Thank you Mr. Wiersbe for helping me see brighter days.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was recommended to me by a good friend who had survived the death of her daughter in a car accident. I had been searching for a book on grief since the loss of my wonderful 20-year-old son, Adam, in a car accident on March 1, 2002. So many books overwhelmed me with too much information.
Gone But Not Lost gave me simplified, practical advice combined with scriptures. Surviving the death of a child leaves us in a surreal state and our attention span is almost non-existent. These shorter chapters allowed me to read and heal at my own pace without getting bogged down in long, wordy chapters.
I highly recommend David W. Wiersbe's book to all who have lost a child of any age.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I especially find the three page chapter on Marriage to be of grave importance! It is a known fact that the death of a child destroys marriages because the pain is so grave and often occupancies such distance. In less than three pages, he has given details to save one's marriage during such a loss. And I can attest that what he says is so true!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great book to give
I gave this book to family members that lost their child. Out of 6 books they received, they said this book was the best and the one family member said he read it twice. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jayna Self
Gone but Not Lost
Anyone who has lost a child, no matter what age, this is a must read. The chapters are only 1-2 pages long so your mind is able to grasp the content. Read more
Published 6 months ago by kathijo
Gone but not Lost
This book was given to me by a couple who had lost a child and I gave my copy to another mother who lost her son. Read more
Published 9 months ago by JO JO
a clearer picture
My son passed away at age 23 unexpectedly and i've been in shock since. a friend gave me this book and i set it down and didnt really think about it for weeks, i wondered into the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by stacey
Gone But Not Lost
Wonderful book. Ordered for a parent that lost her child. I was given one when my son passed away & it so helped me. Short book that has so many endearing things in it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Linda Swyers
Good book for someone who has lost a child
Good reading for a parent who has lost a child. Comforting. Good gift to give someone who has lost a child also.
Published on March 16, 2009 by G. Smith
Having Walked the Path, I Highly Recommend
I can't remember now if this book was given as a gift or if it was one of the many books my wife and I "grabbed" as we struggled to find peace immediately following the death of... Read more
Published on May 6, 2006 by Dad K
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- The Bereavement Ministry Program: A Comprehensive Guide for Churches by Jan Nelson on page 190
- SIDS & Infant Death Survival Guide: Information and Comfort for Grieving Family & Friends & Professionals Who Seek to Help Them by Joani Nelson Horchler in Back Matter
- Como aceptar la muerte subita e inesperada de un nino (Spanish Edition) by Joani Nelson Horchler in Back Matter
- The New Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling by H. Norman Wright on page 292
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