Synopses & Reviews
A gift of comfort and consolation for those who grieve. Words are never enough. But over the centuries and in every tradition men and women have reached out with the only words they can find to comfort and console each other in times of loss. As You Grieve brings together some of the most profoundly consoling words written and spoken over the centuries in traditions as diverse as those of Native Americans, Africans, Buddhists, Moslems, Hindus, Jews, and Christians. At a time when words can never be enough here are time-tested reflections that express our unending desire to give the gift of understanding and consolation to those who grieve. From the Introduction . . . Living and dying mirror each other, yet when a loved one dies, however anticipated it might be, we can spiral into a seemingly futile search for meaning. To stop this spiralling, we seek comfort in the familiar, in the words and gestures of our traditions. We seek peace and solace from sources that have offered consolation to generations upon generations. We look for words that can touch our pain and show us that healing is indeed in store for us. This book brings us those words of healing. The world's great spiritual traditions offer a consolation that exposes our hurt, but also reveals our hope. Peace and solace come when we immerse ourselves in the world's wisdom.