Snapshots In Memory Of Ben (Paperback)

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Product Description

Snapshots is the heart-wrenching, intimate story of love and strength of a religious Jewish family, where the oldest son has suddenly died. This is a devoted father's memoir, who although stricken with unimaginable grief, has written in the spirit of celebration of the life of his beautiful son, Benjamin. The author's words are honest and candid, as he shares family history and relays with impact, the untimely death of his beloved son. A 'straightforward-deep-from-the-heart-and-soul read.' For anyone who has lost, or is going through the loss of a loved one, you must read this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Water Forest Press (December 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972349383
• ISBN-13: 978-0972349383
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,033,826 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Snapshots of Ben, January 7, 2008

By	N. F. Petersen "Nancy" (Madras OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This deeply moving account of the loss of a child reminds us that grief is not limited. While those around us hope things return to normal, it is clear that normal has changed dramatically and we may not even know what that will be. When everyone has returned to work, school, or their lives those with the loss still live it every second they are awake and perhaps more. Grieving such a loss is a long term event, needing support and understanding for much longer than we recognize. Alan helps us gently to remember the loss is on going, perhaps equivalent to a hole in our soul and while the acute pain may ease, the hole is permanent. Wonderful book, rich in traditions and educational about the impact of such a deep, deep, loss.
Nancy Petersen RN

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars graceful, raw, full of feeling and restraint, January 2, 2008

By	Yossi (Sacramento) - See all my reviews

At first I was too frightened to read this book -- a true story of every parent's worst nightmare -- the death of his child. But somehow the author brings me in, with a kind of tenderness, truthfulness, parent's humbleness and a graceful way of writing about religious questions without weighing the story down in any way. His spiritual approach is so fresh-hearted that I can't help being lifted -- at least while I'm reading this -- to his poetic and poignant way of experiencing the world.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Victoria Grace Williams comments on Snapshots In Memory of Ben, December 29, 2007

By	Alan D. Busch - See all my reviews

I found the book to be very moving...a book written from inside knowledge of what grieving is all about...it's not in the words people say to comfort you, but in the silence as they sit with you...saying nothing...but they are there. Most people don't understand that...they are compelled to say something "smart"...there is nothing smart or comforting in the loss of a loved one. There is only learning to live with the pain. And once in awhile...however brief, perhaps a funny memory that allows you to smile instead of cry at the memory
You did a wonderful thing by writing this for your son and yourself...and your other children.