Reflections of a Grieving Spouse: The Unexpected Journey from Loss to Renewed Hope [Paperback]

H. Norman Wright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

When author and counselor H. Norman Wright’s beloved wife, Joyce, passed away, he grieved the loss of his partner and the life they shared. Even in his state of sorrow, he knew he had to find a way to live without Joyce, to forge a hopeful path, and to move forward in God’s grace and strength.

With vulnerability and emotional insight, Norm shares from his deeply personal journey and illuminates the way back to living when someone you love is gone. Readers who have lost their spouse will discover support and guidance as they

• work through anger, including anger at God, to ease toward God’s peace
• move away from denial and “what ifs” to move forward
• allow memories to provide comfort without getting stuck in the past
• create a healthy new, daily routine to care for themselves
• turn their new identity and life over to God’s leading and mercy

This tender and inspirational book will help any reader who is grieving or who is walking alongside a grieving friend.

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About the Author

H. Norman Wright has helped thousands of couples bring new vibrancy to their marriages. Through counseling, seminars, and more than 90 books, including Before You Say "I Do," After You Say "I Do," and Quiet Times for Every Parent, he shares how to increase intimacy and enhance relationships. Norm and his wife, Tess, enjoy their children, grandchildren, various pets, and fishing. www.hnormanwright.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736926542
• ISBN-13: 978-0736926546
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Relationships > Love & Loss

More About the Author

H. Norman Wright is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist and he has taught in the Grad Department of Biola University. He was former director of the Graduate Department of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling at Biola University, as well as an Associate Professor of Psychology. He was also Associate Professor of Christian Education and Director of the Graduate Department of Christian Education at the Talbot School of Theology. At the present time he is Research Professor of Christian Education at this same institution. He was in private practice for over thirty years.
Dr. Wright is a graduate of Westmont College, Fuller Theological Seminary (M.R.E.), Pepperdine University (M.A.). He has received two honorary doctorates, D.D. and D.LIT, from the Western Conservative Baptist Seminary and Biola University respectively.
He is the author of over seventy books including Experiencing Grief, The New Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling, Recovering From the Losses of Life, Quiet Times for Couples, and Before You Say I Do. Dr. Wright has pioneered Premarital Counseling programs throughout the country. He conducts seminars on Parenting, Recovering from the Losses of Life, Trauma and Crisis Counseling, and Marriage Enrichment.
His current focus is in grief and trauma counseling and critical incident debriefings. Part of his work is developing curriculum in loss, crisis and trauma as well as community wide Grief Recovery seminars. He is a Certified Trauma Specialist and a Certified Traumatologist.