Testimonies

"I wish I'd had this book years ago."

"Warmly recommended. It is clearly printed, charmingly illustrated and immensely good value at £4.95."

"Personal and accessible making it highly engaging and practical... a book that could be recommended by any parish priest to families, as it expresses Christian love simply by trying to map a difficult terrain and to extend the hand of love."

"Buy three copies of this book! Give one to your pastor, one to your local library, and keep one for yourself - it is a valuable resource."

"May I say what a wonderful book. It has stirred memories of my own experiences, my mother dying suddenly at the age of 57 when I was 24, my father whilst staying with me on holiday, going to bed and dying in the night. I have found the content and style of the book = comforting, rewarding, informative and affirming. Thank You. You have dealt thoroughly with every aspect in a most sensitive and gentle way. I particularly like your personal experiences - this helps the contents to flow in a real way - not just a textbook."

"My first point I would like to give is to say what a wonderful book that all four of you have put together, the writing comes straight from the heart and tries to cover all people/ circumstances in a way that still seems personal. I particularly found useful that latter part of the book looking at the years following a death, something that I do not have to deal with in most cases in my profession. Well done to you all on producing such a wonderful resource."

"The writers bring varied professional expertise coupled with first-hand experience of losing a loved one. Each offers a different, always sensitive, perspective on what -despite the sorrow- can be a deeply moving and enriching time.
A Help in Grief suggests ways we might remember the person we have lost and come to be profoundly grateful for all they have meant to us. For some its greatest value will be in navigating a way through the often bewildering practicalities. Useful too is a summary of what different faiths believe about life after death.
A book to keep to hand in a crisis, it would also make a timely gift from a compassionate friend. What we all need most when we are hurting badly is for someone to look as if they are trying to understand us. Help is at hand within these pages whether grief is acute, or you are someone who just wants to find the right things to say... Dip into its distilled wisdom and, I hope, you'll find consolation."

"My compliments to you all for producing such a sensitive well-written book on a most difficult subject. Having been to a funeral today and witnessed the grief of a widow losing her husband of 60 years and the effect on their only son, I am convinced that this will be of great comfort and practical help. A great comfort as well as of immense practical value to those going through the raw emotions of bereavement."

"A good mix of the practical, the personal insight and experience, as well as some professional overview. Thanks for the privilege of reading something of your journey."