When You Lose a Loved One [Paperback]

Charles Livingstone Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1979

When You Lose a Loved One presents a hopeful message of resurrection and eternal life--a message Christians have heard so many times before. But in death's aftermath, people often need assurance of what they know is true about life after death. So Charles Allen offers the bereaved a beautifully crafted reminder that the Easter message robs death of its terror and promises a solution to life's mysteries.
Intermingled with Allen's prose are the comforting poems of Helen Steiner Rice. With an updated look and new organization, this encouraging book will bring meaning and hope to those who have lost loved ones.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." John 11:25-26 KJV

Death comes with a suddenness, a shock for which you can never wholly be prepared. At this painful time, Charles L. Allen's uplifting message of eternal life and special poems of comfort from Helen Steiner Rice provide solace, strength, and assurance.

When You Lose a Loved One is a trusted friend to lean on and to remind you that God is always there. May it bring real meaning, comfort, and hope in this difficult time. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Charles L. Allen (God's Psychiatry) and Helen Steiner Rice (God's Promises from A to Z) are both best-selling authors. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co (November 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800750314
• ISBN-13: 978-0800750312
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,234,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When You Lose a Loved One, January 11, 2000

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susan dampier (lakeland, fl. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When You Lose a Loved One (Paperback)

My father passed away on November 2 and my mother, on November 4. They lived long, productive lives, but I miss them very much. The above book has given me comfort during this difficult time. I recommend it to everyone, before or after losing a loved one.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars visualization of your loved one with God, February 7, 2000

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Maryanne Burrin (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When You Lose a Loved One (Paperback)

After the death of our 16 yr old daughter we were given many books to read and groups to join for comfort. Out of 8 books that we read only this one "When you lose a loved one" by Charles Allen offered us comfort and peace. I have shared this book with the newly bereaved and the feedback is always "thank you, it really helped me". No book will ever take away the pain but this book gave me an inner peace that helped me to go forward as a christian. I have recommended this book to Compassionate Friends in our area in California and they have also had positive feedback. M.Burrin

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When You Lose A Loved One, January 4, 2003

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Elizabeth McDonald (Commerce, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When You Lose a Loved One (Paperback)

I was given this book by a friend in 1984 when my grandmother died. I did not read it then. But, when my father died in 1994, I finally picked this book up and read it. The revised version (which you can purchase now with the additional poems, etc.) is even better than the old version I received in 1984. It's tremendous and very spiritually uplifting and healing when you have just lost a loved one. I now send a copy along with a sympathy card to all of my close friends and family members who "Lose A Loved One." I've mailed two of these books (in the last five months) to friends of mine who lost a parent. I highly recommend it!