When Grief Comes: Finding Strength for Today and Hope for Tomorrow

by Kirk H. Neely

Sooner or later, each of us journeys through the valley of the shadow of death. Kirk H. Neely has been through that valley, including the unexpected death of his twenty-seven-year-old son. He has also been a pastor and counselor for forty years, helping others journey through their own experiences of grief.Full of compassion and wisdom, When Grief Comes helps readers understand how to come to terms with death, whether expected or sudden. It also walks readers through the process of grieving as we experience life as a series of attachments and separations. Through this journey of grief, readers will learn that God gives gifts of grace and symbols of hope to bring strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[betsy neely · Rating 5 out of 5]

of course i'm giving this book 5 stars...it's my dad's book!
but seriously, it was wonderfully sweet, sad, and helpful. check it out!

[Susan Millard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book on the suggestion by my Pastor's wife who is leading a grief support group in our church. This book is a valuable resource. I mean that exactly, it is a resource not a novel type of book. The index is highly detailed so you can choose where to look for exactly how you are feeling at the moment. You don't need to wade through triggering material to get to the advice you need. The author in his forward actually states that he knows personally how hard it is to read with tears in your eyes and that he wrote this book with that in mind. It is meant to be a resource to dip into and put down then pick up again when you are able. I highly recommend this book to friends, family and well...anyone who is struggling with grief. The passing of my lifelong best friend in August of 2021 hit me way harder than I have ever been hit with grief. This book helped me on my grief journey.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short, readable, very relevant and comforting book on grief written by a pastor.

Recommended.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for a grief group I attend. The main reason the author wrote this book is because he lost his son, but he also talks about other types of loss. I recommend this book if you are going through a tough time in life.