R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 10/18/2011 + 1452 more book reviews

A most thoughtful little read for those who lose someone. Divided into four sections: Shock, Suffering, Recovery and A New Life, the book is written in verse that allows one to ponder and muse over the written words. I will share some of the most meaningful entries for me:

Shock (p. 7):

Why?

How often in happy times did you ask "Why?"

When blessings were yours and life was joyful, did you ask "Why?"

Now death has shaken your faith,
"Why?"
"Why me?"
"Why didn't I die first?"
"Why must my life be one of sorrow?"
"Why?"

Suffering (p. 24)

Denial

"Oh, dear God, it isn't true."

"Not to me!"

"There must be some mistake."

"When I wake up, I'll find it didn't really happen."

Recovery (p. 52):

Oh, God,
Giv e me the courage to change the things I can change, the serenity to accept that which I cannot change, and the wisdom to distinguish between the two. ....Thomas C. Hart

A New Life (p. 106)

Death brings you a choice.
It can lead you
to the edge of the abyss.
Or you can build a bridge
that will span the chasm.

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