Synopses & Reviews
How do you explain a seemingly senseless tragedy?
In this unusual exploration of heartbreak and healing, Leonard Fein chronicles the sudden death of his 30-year-old daughter and shares the hard-earned wisdom that emerges in the face of loss and grief.
Provides comfort to others in "the company of the bereaved, " strength to those who face personal tragedy, and also wisdom for all who search for life's meanings.
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How a father's struggle to understand his daughter's sudden death becomes an inspiring exploration of life.
The sudden death of a child. A personal tragedy beyond description. The permanent presence of an absence. What can come from it? Raw wisdom and defiant hope.
Leonard Fein probes life's painful injustices in this remarkable personal story. He exposes emotional truths that are revealed when we're forced to confront one of the toughest questions there is: How can we pick up the pieces of our lives and go on to laugh and to love in the aftermath of grievous loss?
Ruthlessly honest, lyrical and wise, Against the Dying of the Light takes the experience of loss beyond the confines of the personal, illuminating the universal meaning and the hope that can be found in the details of grief.
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A father's struggle to understand his daughter's sudden death becomes a ruthlessly honest, lyrical and wise exploration of life. Takes the experience of loss beyond the confines of the personal, finding universal meaning and hope in the details of grief.
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Written for anyone who has loved ones, this book is a parent's first-hand reflections of the progression of grief, the spiritual role of Judaism in the mourning process, and a powerful message of the importance of treasuring your relationships now.