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Gone but Not Lost: Grieving the Death of a Child

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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.

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.

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!

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 our 4-month old son.

The information is presented in a straightforward manner. Most importantly, in small enough "doses" that the points can be retained at a time when comprehension and the ability to hold it all together are in short supply.

If you are walking this perilous path, or care about someone who is, this book will help to begin the long journey.

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 corner where the book was and picked it up, That book helped me think more clearly and gave me alot to think about and settle somethings. Just made me feel like i was not going crazy,,,,
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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. I can read it over & over. God Bless. Quick delivery. Thanks.

Good reading for a parent who has lost a child. Comforting. Good gift to give someone who has lost a child also.

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. The author really touches on every emotion and question a grieving parent is feeling and dealing with the first few months after their tragic loss. This is a must read for all grieving parents.

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. I have since then ordered one for another friend and a copy for myself. I will continue to give this to parents who have lost children, it helps to know what you are going to be feeling during the grief process. I am not good with expressing my feelings to other people, so it helps to read about what I am going to be feeling and that it is ok to be feeling this way. All parents will have different lengths of grief and it may last for years. So I recommend this book for parents who have lost a child. My child was only 16, but my kids are my life and I miss him like crazy.