Rays of Hope in Times of Loss: Courage and Comfort for Grieving Hearts (Hardcover)

~ Susan Zimmerman (Author) "Loss is something we all experience in life, yet we have received precious little education about how to grieve significant losses in healthy, helpful ways..." (more)

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Profound, powerful, and practical…compassionate wisdom and expertise…brings light and hope to every individual’s grieving and healing process. -- Louise Griffith, LP, Author, Walking With the Wise, February 17, 2005

Profound, powerful, and practical…compassionate wisdom and expertise…brings light and hope to every individual’s grieving and healing process. --Louise Griffith, LP, Author, Walking With the Wise, February 17, 2005

Rays of hope shine brightly on every page. This work will be a source of renewal and comfort for anyone. -- ~ Br. Dietrich Reinhart, OSB, St. John’s University, President

Rays of hope shine brightly on every page. This work will be a source of renewal and comfort for anyone. --~ Br. Dietrich Reinhart, OSB, St. John’s University, President

Product Description

Are you, or someone you know, grieving a significant loss? Rays of Hope in Times of Loss offers soothing guidance to help you discover the answer to many questions. It is filled with powerful therapeutic narrative, original poems, and photographs that reflect the different aspects of the emotional excursion through grief. In our fast-paced lifestyles of today, many people face loss with little guidance and insufficient time to genuinely recover. This book helps people receive beauty, wisdom, and meaningful answers about loss as they move through the maze of grief, without requiring long hours of study and heavy research. Better than a sympathy card or flowers, show how much you care by giving a copy as a gift to others or to yourself.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Expert Publishing, Inc. (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931945357
• ISBN-13: 978-1931945356
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,286,400 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 I love this book!, November 3, 2005

By	Diane K., caregiver, mom, friend (Woodbury, MN) - See all my reviews

The images and words in this beautifully constructed book are tools in building hope through difficult loss. Covered are the loss of someone who has died, the loss of health, relationship endings, career changes or job loss and family stage changes. I have it opened on my desk to different pages that fit different days, where I might want to encourage someone or be encouraged. The photographs are truly poetry in and of itself, blending beautifully with the words.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift for the toughest of times, October 24, 2005

By	Jill Konrath "SellingtoBigCompanies.com" (St. Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've always struggled with what to say to someone when they lose a loved one. And sending a card always seemed so inadequate for such a tough situation.

Then I saw "Rays of Hope." From the moment I laid eyes on this, I knew it was special. It literally invited me to pick it up and once I did, I couldn't put it down. The beautiful photographs warmed my heart and the poetry warmed my spirit.

I knew immediately that I wanted to give it to my friends and their families when a loved one passed on. I bought five copies right away. I'll be back for more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, November 21, 2005

By	W. Pett (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Life is continually metamorphosing as we follow along our destined journey. "Rays of Hope in Times of Loss" is a perfect way to express yourself when you're at a loss for words during time of change.

Whether it's change in your life or one that you love, this book will offer encouragment and sincerity through its amazing messages and photography.

The author displays such a sweet and genuine spirit that you can't help falling in love with her and her words.