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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn A Parent’s Death, Margaret Nutting Ralph offers hope and comfort through reflections on her personal experiences and her discussions on the meaning of death in the Christian tradition. This book is a great companion to all who accompany those who are dying. * U.S. Catholic *
Throughout this book are sections that tackle spiritual lessons and gives the reader so many opportunities to apply these principles in their own lives. It is a tremendous help to go through these steps. Get your copy of this book and read through page after page of ways of coping with grief. I felt such a strong peaceful feeling as I read through this book. If you or someone you love is experiencing the wide range of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one, this book is for you!. . . . This book has something for everyone and would be a great gift for a friend or family member suffering a loss. Do you know someone who could benefit from this book? Stepping in and Helping someone during this time will give you a wonderful feeling. Why not share your own testimony to help another. This book, your support and prayer will assist others so that they will not have to grieve alone. When you connect with others, it will assist you in your very own healing process. * My CRAZY Life *
Times of grief are often one of the most spiritually fruitful periods in a person's life. Most often we cannot guide ourselves during these times, and we need the wisdom of others. Margaret Nutting Ralph will guide you through this liminal space with both wisdom and courage. -- Richard Rohr, OFM, author, ecumencial teacher, and founder, Center for Action and Contemplation
Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Personal Witness Chapter 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 2: Approaching the Veil Together Chapter 3: The Funeral: Long Term Planning on God’s Part Chapter 4: Discerning Christ in the Whole Body of Christ Chapter 5: Being the Body of Christ Chapter 6: An Explanation for My Hope Chapter 7: Discerning Christ in All of Creation Chapter 8: Twenty Years Later: Spiritual and Biblical Lessons Learned Appendix 1: A Contextualist Approach to Scripture Appendix 2: Scripture as a Living Word Appendix 3: A Bibliography of books to give comfort to those in grief and to help loved ones offer comfort to those in grief.
