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The Special Care Series [Paperback]

Doug Manning (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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January 1994
This unique series consists of four books designed to be sent during the first year of grief. They are written for the third week, third month, sixth month and eleventh month following a death. People who receive them tell us that each book spoke directly to their needs at the time as they walked their grief journey. What a wonderful way to tell someone that you remember and care about their loss all year long. The four books come packaged together with mailing envelopes and a date card for recording when the books are sent.


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I lost my husband in July due to an accident. My brother-in-law sent me the first booklet of the Special Care Series, I devoured it. Since then I have ordered almost everything that Mr. Doug Manning has written and now I am sending books to my friends. I am not sure what I would have done without the incredible insight that Mr. Manning sheds on grief. Never having gone through the immediate loss of a loved one, I was at a loss to explain the feelings I was experiencing. Mr. Manning's simple, caring, and knowledgeable way of explaining the process of grief has helped me tremendously. --Belinda McManus --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Doug Manning has been writing and speaking in the areas of grief and elder care for the past 20 years. His best selling titles "Don't Take My Grief Away From Me" and "When Love Gets Tough" have sold over a million copies since published. A former minister, Manning now travels the country as a most sought after seminar speaker. His company, In-Sight Books has published over 40 books, audios, and videos in these special topic areas. Doug writes like a long-time friend who is sitting in the room with you sharing your experiences and your hurt

Product Details

  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: In-Sight Books, Incorporated (January 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1892785021
  • ISBN-13: 978-1892785022
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,211,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Doug's career has included minister, counselor, business executive, author and publisher. He and his wife, Barbara, have been parents to four daughters and long-term caregivers to three parents.
After thirty years in the ministry, Doug began a new career in 1982. He now devotes his time to writing, counseling and offering his insights on grief and elder care issues at his free blog thecarecommunity.com. His publishing company, In-Sight Books, Inc. specializes in books, videos and DVD productions specifically designed to help people face some of the toughest challenges of life.
Doug has a warm conversational style in which he shares insights from his various experiences. Sitting down to read a book from Doug is like having a long conversation with a good friend.

 

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, February 12, 2008
I lost my wife suddenly four months ago. The funeral home that handled everything for me has been really great, and one of the things they are doing is sending me this series of booklets at the recommended intervals. So far I have only received the first two books, but they have been extremely helpful. Manning writes well and clearly. His advice isn't complicated or difficult to understand. In fact, it can be down right repetitive. But the fact is that people grieving need to hear what he has to say over and over again.

If I had to boil his advice down to a few words it would be this: "Don't let anyone tell you how to grieve. Live it, embrace it, and don't be ashamed of how you feel."

Not everyone will be as fortunate as I am to have great friends who will let me talk, nor will everyone have a funeral home caring enough to send them this series. This series would be a great gift to anyone grieving.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly timed books, October 25, 2003
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Nancy Wagner (Lewiston, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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We received this series of books from the funeral director the year following the death of our 16 year old son. They are well written and concisely discuss issues bereaved individuals may experience during the first year. Doug Manning's writing style really is conversatonal and like talking to an old friend. Not all family members are avid readers, but these are easy to pick up and absorb. I think the series is also a really great way to show that you continue to care about those who have had a loss.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars just what i needed, March 3, 2003
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I lost my mother this past november and a friend started sending me these books. i am only through the second book but they have helped me put my grief in perspective and spoke to my heart when i needed it most. i wish i could buy 100 copies and have them on hand to send out to others that i know are hurting through this process.
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