Beyond One's Own: Healing Humanity in the Wake of Personal Tragedy

by Gabriel Constans

Events that could, and often do, crush us psychologically and physically can also be used for personal transformation and growth. There are some individuals that find hope and opportunity in the midst of adversity. They reach out to help others find comfort and healing. Some attempt (and succeed) to change laws, institutions, policies, and assumptions. Beyond One’s Healing Humanity In The Wake Of Personal Tragedy explores the lives of fifteen remarkable individuals who have grieved, survived, and found renewed meaning, purpose, and hope after the death of their beloved child, spouse, sibling, mother, father, or grandparent. Join author, bereavement counselor Gabriel Constans, as he meets with Leah Rabin, Le Ly Hayslip, Maggie and Reg Green, Jeanne White, Hazel Johnson, Lee Mun Wah, Nané Alejandrez, Candace Lightner, and others to discover how ordinary human beings find the strength, courage, and tenacity to overcome the worst that can happen, climb out of the pits of devastation, and help heal humanity in the wake of personal tragedy.

238 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

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[Gabriel Constans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interviews with people who have lost a loved one and used that loss as the catalyst to help others.