Finding Hope and Healing

by Kenneth C. Haugk

Grief Journey

Genres: Grief, Nonfiction, Self Help, Religion, Christian

43 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Katy L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This third book of the four-book set is recommended to be read six months after a loved one’s death. This book continues the dialogue of the first two - everyone grieves differently. I appreciate how the author weaves short personal examples into the writing, normalizing all types of grief. These books - just short enough to handle with the often short attention span of a grieving person - have been immensely helpful to me in the months after my father’s death. It should be mentioned that they are written from a Christian perspective; however, it is a perspective more of the “God is okay with your anger and guilt” variety rather than unfortunate Christian platitudes that are often thrown around.

[Lynnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reassuring discussion of grief: how long it can last, how it can be exhibited, how different people grieve the loss of the same person, and even some suggestions for how people can help one another through their times of grieving.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is just one of many helpful little things during this first several months without my husband; I'm grateful to the friends who are sending me these books. I use them to journal some specific to the chapter thoughts...

[Jean Marie Angelo · Rating 5 out of 5]

These slim volumes on grief work perfectly as daily readers. They are powerful and practical.

Most moving for me in this third part of the series was the authors honest views on prayer. Sometimes it is hard to pray when in grief.

Here are the author's suggestions:

Try arrow prayers. These are short simple prayers continuing a simple thought of phrase. "Help!" is a great example.

Write your prayers.

Ask others to pray for you.

Be totally honest with God.

Just be in God's presence.

[Doug Witzig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Book 3 of the Journeying through Grief to contain some helpful "how-to" pointers on grief. For example, how to talk about your loved one with others (ch. 3 and 9), how to deal with your anger (ch. 5), how to cope with loneliness (ch. 7), and how to pray to God (ch. 11).

This is a good book to read before the holidays.

As always, the thin volumes and short chapters keep the content of Haugk's writing accessible and doable when your heart feels heavy.

[Cherrie Deavers · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series of books are good. This is the third book and it deals with healing, dealing with anger, guilt and loneliness. Having these short books makes it easier to read, than trying to read a big ole book. I have read and then reread these books to help give me some insight. I recommend these books for anyone that is grieving.

[Katrine Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another helpful, saddening, enlightening read referred by my counselors with Stephen Ministries. Small book, long and thoughtful read. Very validating for anyone grieving anything.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

See the first book in the series for a full review.

[Raymond · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointed as I found nothing about hope in this book!

[Joni · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely helpful book.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

#rd in the set of books on grief, I once again found this advice helpful, practical, and straightforward. QUick and easy read, I'd recommend to anyone grieving.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not new ideas from the others in this series but good reminders

[Robert Drumheller · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books by Kenneth Haugk have helped me over the grief over the death of my parents and my sister.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This gem has really helped me get through my grieving process. Every question that I ask myself it gives me the answer. I’m not losing my mind and I’m not a bad person for feeling the way I do. It’s ok to grieve and it’s ok to grieve as long as you need to. I’m human. Keeping your grief bottled up inside is the worst thing you can do. This is a pamphlet that I will be reading over and over again.

[Tim Gillen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book to be helpful. As with the other books in this series, I cannot put a finger on why these are more helpful than others on similar topics. I do find that there is the right understanding and manner in dealing with these issues.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is really helping me through the grief of losing my mom.

[Phyllis Swain · Rating 3 out of 5]

booklet 3 on journeying through grief.

[MissPosabule · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it's short, "Finding Hope and Healing" is told with so much compassion and care that you will hold it's messages close to you long after you finish it

[Jill Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of books is truly helping me through the grief process. They are timed to get just when you need them most.