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Remembering with Love: Messages of Hope for the First Year of Grieving and Beyond

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After the sudden death of my mother and oldest son in an automobile accident, I could not concentrate enough to even read. As time went by, I was eventually able to read short things that did not require deep concentration. This book was wonderful for me because I could handle reading the short messages of hope. It helped me so much. This book is unique in that it reaches out to losses of all types in a very effective way. At the beginning of each message, the author begins by quoting someone who has lost a loved one. She then uses that thought to give hope to those who are grieving. I plan to purchase additional copies of this book to give to others who lose loved ones.

Having struggled with many confusing feelings for a year and a half after the sudden death of my beloved 19 year old son, I found this book by accident while browsing through a bookstore in San Francisco in 1993. From the moment I picked it off the shelf I drew comfort from the many short stories of people like myself who are experiencing feelings of total devastation, anger (particularly at God), loneliness, numbness and guilt for not being able to get control of my feelings. To see these feelings verbalized by others, made me realize that not only is it okay to have these feelings, but it is also normal. To be told that I have a RIGHT to be angry, lonely, numb and anything else I may be feeling, freed me from my guilt. I lost my son. I have every right to grieve. And to grieve, any way, and for as long as I need to. A truly liberating book. It still sits out on my table for me to use when I am down on myself. I have recommended it to many people.

This book helped me with my own grieving, and I have also given it to several friends who recently lost loved ones. The short 1-2 page essays and thoughts, intended to be a "thought for today" format, are especially helpful for people who, because they are grieving, may not be able to focus on longer books, for longer periods of time. It's a real gem!

The short essays written by people who have experienced what you are going through, and the suggestions for meditations make it a great resource for the varied emotions of grief. It makes a good book for browsing when you need some uplifting words, or when you need to know that what you are feeling is normal. I think it is especially helpful for those who have suffered the loss of a child. I have given it many times to friends who have lost someone they love.

I received this book as a gift following the death of my 23-year-old son in August, 1997. Of all of the books on mourning & grief that I have read thus far, this is one of the best. The authors cover all facets of the grieving process and do so in a manner that allows one to read single or several passages at a time in whatever order one feels is most relevant. I related to so many of the personal accounts offered by those who had previously walked this trail of tears, that their words helped me to feel less isolated, less alone, in my grief. I heartily recommend this book for ministers, caregivers and health professionals as well as for the recently bereaved.

This book was originally passed onto me after my mother died. A friend had given a copy to her after my father died. Four months later, she died. Despite the fact that I thought I was prepared for their deaths (they were in their late 80's) I was stunned by their deaths. Many nights I would wake and not be able to sleep again. I would read this book - letting it fall open wherever it would. It was amazing that those passages seemed to be the right ones for that time. I found great comfort in reading it. Since then, I have given this book to others following the loss of a loved one.

This book was so helpful to me in the year after my father died. I highly recommend it to anyone who is grieving and trying to understand the strange twists and turns of the grieving process.

Remembering With Love is an excellent resource that helps bring comfort to those who are experiencing grief. The short excerpts speak directly to the heart. They help you ride the waves of grief that come and go like the changing tide.
I give this book almost exclusively,instead of flowers. I keep several on hand most of the time. Many friends , colleagues, and family members have told me what a big help this book was to them.

Connie Miner, M.A., LPC

My father died from H1N1 in November. I was given this book after his wake and celebration of life. This is the type of book you don't have to read all at one time. It is not overwhelming and is a book you can read one page at a time. I have really enjoyed this book and it has helped me so much! I highly recommend it to anyone who has lost someone close to them.

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