Those mourning the profound absence of a loved one know the surges well. The sudden onslaught of tears. The relentless reminders: an empty bed, a deserted garden, a vacant hammock dangling between trees. In
As We Grieve: Discoveries of Grace in Sorrow, Jan Groft offers tender reprieve by weaving together the voices of everyday people who, in the process of grieving, found hope, unveiling nine healing gifts of grace that can be discovered amidst the darkness. Individual chapters focus on specific gifts--memories, humor, strength, discovery, faith, art, wisdom, gratitude, and community--inspiring those who are grieving to recognize and embrace similar possibilities in their own grief journeys.
Praise for As We Grieve:
''Jan Groft . . . has written a winner. These are true stories of heavy hearts, which somehow, through faith, find a way to keep beating with joy.''
--Barbara Cloud, retired Pittsburgh Post Gazette columnist and author, By-Line
''As We Grieve is a book of marvelous depth, as well as opportunities for people to approach grieving from different points of view. It is about listening to a still small voice, experiencing God's presence, and encountering an incredible grace.''
--Tom Dodge, BCC, Director of Spiritual Care, Hospice of Lancaster County
Awards:
- 2010 Living Now Book Award
- 2010 ForeWord Reviews Award (Body, Mind & Spirit)
