Saying Goodbye: Facing the Loss of a Loved One

by Cecil Murphey, Gary Roe, Michal Sparks (Illustrator)

Facing the imminent death of a loved one can be a difficult and oftentimes painful experience. To help, well-known author Cecil Murphey and hospice chaplain Gary Roe share what they've learned from their personal and professional grief and healing how to forgive past mistakes--both one's own and the loved one's--affirm the life of the one passing, and give that one permission to let go of this life. Michal Sparks' serene illustrations add a soothing touch to this encouraging gift book for those experiencing and grieving the death of a loved one.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2013

About the author

Cecil Murphey has written or coauthored more than one hundred books, including the autobiography of Franklin Graham, Rebel with a Cause. A collaborator on the bestseller Gifted Hands with Dr. Ben Carson, Cecil resides in Georgia.

Reviews

[Jeanie Rex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent short read for anyone facing the probable loss of a loved one. Not a lot of in depth details but at that time in your life, you aren't ready for anything that is long drawn out.

[Gail Welborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

***former pastors thoughts for how to deal with loss & grief***

Far too many feel lost and uncertain when confronted with terminal illness and the reality of death, perhaps because it means the loss of a loved one and anticipated grief for those that remain. Other times it may involve the pain of things that should have been said and never were or issues of forgiveness never granted or received.

Cecil Murphey and Gary Roe, former full-time pastors, share their own and others personal experiences of loss, grief, hope and healing in Saying Goodbye: Facing the Loss of a Loved One. They penned the hard backed gift book for times loss must be faced because “…death puts an end to possibilities and dreams,” writes Cec.

Ten chapters, some written by Gary, others by Cec, begin with brief vignettes that illustrate themes of hope, healing, regret, denial, failure and forgiveness. Short chapters end with scripture and short summaries…Full Review: www.examiner.com/list/saying-goodbye-...