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For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, here are strength and thoughtful words to inspire and comfort.
For those recovering from the death of a loved one, here is a collection of daily affirmations and meditations to ease the grieving process and pave the way for healing to begin.
More Reviews and RecommendationsMARTHA WHITMORE HICKMAN is the author of more than twenty books for adults and children. Among her adult titles are The Growing Season, Fullness of Time, and I Will Not Leave You Desolate. Books for young children include And God Created Squash, When Andy's Father Went to Prison, and Eeps Creeps, It's My Room.
A native of Massachusetts and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Mount Holyoke, she has lived in the south for many years. To her writing she brings the additional perspective of being a wife, mother, grandmother, and sometime editor and teacher. She presently lives with her husband in Nashville, Tennessee.
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October 04, 2009: I first found this little booklet in a Good-will store and bought it without really looking at it much, because it was only 99 cents! That was nearly two years ago, and I haven't been without it since. I don't leave it at home, or in the car. What I mean is that I really do have it with me all the time. I've shared quotes from Healing After Loss with many grieving friends, mostly on Face Book, and others through personal notes from me, using Martha Whitmore Hickman's (I refer to her as simply MWH, usually) insight and wisdom from which I've nearly filled a journal of my own for sharing, and furhter relection myself. Nearly all of them have responded (more than once) regarding the help, comfort, courage and insight it has afforded and helped them to help others who are grieving a loss, whether a death, a divorce, an addiction and more. I am very grateful to be able to supply these friends with the help Martha's experiences have provided, as they have for me. I have experienced all three of the "griefs" I just mentioned. I think I've purchased at least three more "Healings" (at the regular price) and a few more at used-book places, to give away. I love this little book. It also helps me in the sense that I am somewhat of a counselor to some people in certain programs of recovery. I cherish this book.
I Also Recommend: Ruthless Trust, Further Along the Road Less Traveled, Blue Like Jazz, The Shack, The Ragamuffin Gospel.
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July 06, 2009: this book has helped my mom in her slow healing process. My father passed away 2 months ago, and after 54 yrs together the process is slow, but mom has read and reread this book atleast 3 times.. each time getting something different from it.
Thank you!