When Your Soul Aches: Hope and Help for Women Who Have Lost Their Husbands

by Lois Mowday Rabey

Help and Hope for a Widow's Heart

In the weeks and months following the loss of her husband, a widow may be numb with shock--or feel overwhelmed by a wide range of heartrending, and at times conflicting, emotions. Regardless of her response, she needs to know that she can and will make it through this difficult time. And she needs to know that--no matter how it feels--she is not alone.

More than two decades ago, author Lois Mowday Rabey experienced firsthand the confusion and devastation that follows a husband's death. When Your Soul Aches is an intimate collection of inspiration and insights born of that journey through grief. Every woman who has been rocked by the loss of her partner will find relief in Rabey's vulnerable and touching account of her real-life experiences and those of dozens of other widows.
    
Every widow's pain is unique. So are her circumstances and her experience. Yet she shares many questions and concerns with other women who have lost their husbands--ones that may be best addressed with the help of those who have previously walked through the fire.

Such is the help found in the pages of When Your Soul Aches. Written by a widow who remained single for ten years while raising her two daughters, it offers invaluable guidance to women facing the painful emotions and difficult challenges of widowhood.

Compassionate, empathetic, and wise, this book gently encourages those grieving the loss of their husbands to be honest about their feelings. At the same time, it offers real hope that life, though forever changed, can be sweet and good once again.

Genres: Grief

162 pages, Hardcover

First published September 26, 2000

Reviews

[Lisa Arroyo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recently lost my husband, and struggled to find a resource that didn't strike me as "grief lite". I didn't want something that felt like the equivalent of the GPS giving me detailed instructions on how to get out of my neighborhood. This book struck an excellent balance between acknowledging the emotions as well as addressing a number of practical issues. I also appreciated the fact that the sections of this book are brief, so I could take it in a bit at a time.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a well written book, but most of the suggestions didn’t pertain to me.
She quoted the Bible quite a lot. I guess I didn’t think would be a religious book.

[Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am too early in my grief for parts of this book, but it is uplifting. I will return to focus on the scripture versus she uses. There are good ideas in here to keep moving forward.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was more anecdotal stories and while I am the same age as the author was when she lost her husband (just as suddenly) I didn't feel that as a whole it has helped me (but it did not hurt me either). I am sure, though, that this book would be a blessing to someone out there.

[Carrie Dalton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful book. I wish I had read it sooner as it addresses so many of the thoughts and feelings you experience in the beginning of your grief journey. It helps to know that others have thought and felt the exact same things.

[Covenant Presbyterian Springfield Ohio]

Call Number: 152.4 RAB

Available.

[Oryx · Rating 1 out of 5]

not very helpful- too many bible quotes and references to faith/ trusting God