On Grieving the Death of a Father [Paperback]

Harold Ivan Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1994

Not many books have been written to help the grieving son or daughter deal with the new reality of a deceased father. Smith has combined personal stories from Frederick Buechner, Norman Vincent Peale, Corrie ten Boom, James Dobson, and many other well- known people to help others through their grieving process.

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Beauty from ashes. Thoughts that soothe the sorrowing heart. With rare skill he takes our hand and leads us through one of life's deepest valleys." -- Charlie Shedd, Author, Letters to Karen and

About the Author

Harold Ivan Smith is the author of many books including Singles Ask and I Wish Someone Understood My Divorce. A former funeral director, he is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and leader of seminars on grief and spirituality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: AUGSBURG BOOKS; 1 edition (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080662714X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806627144
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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91 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but not really what I was looking for..., July 11, 2000

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Megan Osman - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Grieving the Death of a Father (Paperback)

I am 27 years old and my father passed away in March at the age of 52. He died very unexpectedly. I really enjoyed the style of this book, but the personal stories seemed a little out of date for a younger person and also for a daughter. I would suggest this for a male in his middle life, whose father died as an older man. That seems to be the main focus of this book, as that was the author's experience.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone who lost their father., November 15, 2000

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John J. Mazzucchi "ZOOK" (Niantic, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Grieving the Death of a Father (Paperback)

This book helped me in the most difficult time of my life. When my father passed away I was looking for a lot of answers to many questions and this book helped me in that regard. I have bought this book seven times because I keep giving it out when someone close to me loses their father. Everyone seems to get a lot out of it. For those who have just lost their father my heart goes out to you because you now know the feelings that come with such a loss and I hope reading this book helps. God Bless

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT COMFORT, March 14, 2000

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This review is from: On Grieving the Death of a Father (Paperback)

I recently lost my father to lung cancer on March 5, 2000. He was only 57. This book helped me to feel closer to him even though I believe he is in heaven and no longer here on earth. It includes examples of other people who have lost their fathers and how they dealt with their losses. The author also includes numerous bible verses and quotes to comfort the reader. A very easy read that I recommend for quiet time and reflection.