When Will I Stop Hurting? Dealing With a Recent Death (Paperback)

by June Cerza Kolf (Author)

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Product Description
"When my father passed away, a friend gave me When Will I Stop Hurting? It was such a help to me, that whenever I know someone who loses a loved one, I send them this book to read." Since its 1987 release, When Will I Stop Hurting? has received praise like this from readers grateful for June Cerza Kolf¹s understanding and beneficial guidance. With almost 70,000 copies in print, this small but powerful book has been a boon to many wounded souls. Readers have found in Kolf a gentle guide to lead them through the stages of grief and eventually the healing process. This new edition of her book is revised and updated and includes a study guide ideal for bereavement groups. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover
You've lost someone you loved, and now the pain seems unendurable. June Cerza Kolf understands. She, too, has suffered the wound of grief, and as a veteran of hospice work, has counseled many mourning people. In this gentle, empathic book, Kolf leads you through the stages of grief, helping you understand what to expect as time goes on and making you mindful of potential pitfalls such as feeling anger or guilt, dealing with holidays, and experiencing physical distress. No matter what the loss has been, it takes time and heart-wrenching work for the wound to heal. Kolf takes you by the hand and helps you do this painful--yet vital--work. She offers practical and therapeutic ways of dealing with depression and easing pain and gives creative ideas for expressing your love and remembrance. The grief exercises provided in this book are an outlet for working through your pain on your own or in a small-group setting. Most of all, as When Will I Stop Hurting? guides you through the rough terrain of grieving, it will also point you to God, the one true source of healing. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group (June 1987)
• ISBN-10: 0801054877
• ISBN-13: 978-0801054877
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #806,012 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good advice for getting through a tough time!, January 9, 2001

By	H. Hess "Learning Every Day" (Metairie, LA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When my Mother passed away, a friend gave me this book to read. It was such a help to me, I gave it to my brother to read also. Since then, whenever we know someone who losses a loved one, we send them this book. Everyone has always come back and said what a help it was to them. If someone you know needs comfort, send them this book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend This Book, May 27, 2007

By	N. Bonner (Peoria, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: When Will I Stop Hurting?: Dealing with a Recent Death (Paperback)

We lost our beloved 24 year-old son recently. Ms. Kolf's words have provided comfort and understanding where none seems possible. I would highly recommend this book to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, April 15, 2007

By	K. Yankee - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: When Will I Stop Hurting?: Dealing with a Recent Death (Paperback)

I've never written a review on a book before, but feel so strongly about this book that I'm taking the time to do so. My father died suddenly last fall and I purchased this book for myself, my mother, sisters and other family members. We all found great comfort in Ms. Kolf's words. It is a book you can pick up and read any chapter at any time. It is an easy read. I found myself reading and re-reading it night after night to get through those most difficult moments. Now, I give this book to others when they suffer a loss, and everyone I've given this to tells me how helpful this book is to them, too, in dealing with their heartache.