Surviving the Loss of a Child

by Brown, Elizabeth B.

• ISBN13: 9780800733568
• ISBN10: 0800733568
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co

Summary

Nothing can steal peace and joy and undermined the very foundation of someone's life like losing a child. It is devastating on a level that most of us can't imagine. Written after the loss of the author's own child, Surviving the Loss of a Child offers encouragement and hope to those who may think they will never be able to live fully after such tragedy. Bereaved parents, as well as friends, counselors, pastors, and caregivers, will find this book a source of comfort and discover coping mechanisms as they move through their grief. Revised and updated, it has short chapters that are easy to take in, perfect for people going through this difficult time.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Brown is a teacher, a speaker, and the author of the popular Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People. Besides going through the loss of her own child, Brown has done extensive research on grief, and she and her pastor husband give grief seminars around the country.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 9
Are We Alone?	p. 11
Why Me, Lord?	p. 17
The Initiation into Grief	p. 25
If Only I Had More Faith	p. 33
Is This Healing?	p. 41
Hurting on the Inside	p. 51
Feuding Partners	p. 61
Children: The Forgotten Grievers	p. 71
If You Are a Friend	p. 97
A Word to the Wise	p. 117
Death's Vehicles	p. 125
Never Say Die	p. 137
Reconciling Tragedy with Blessing	p. 143
The Rest of the Story	p. 149
Special Helps	p. 159
Discussion Questions	p. 161
Further Discussion on Grief	p. 177
Quick Facts	p. 181
Recommended Reading	p. 189
Organizations and Websites	p. 191
Notes	p. 195
Bibliography	p. 199
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