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Summary: REV. MARIE JONES, Rebeccasreads.com reviewer writes...
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Rev. Marie highly recommends GRIEVING GOD'S WAY for words of comfort and wisdom from someone who's been there and survived.
Few of us would choose to read a book about grief unless we ourselves were grieving. Margaret Brownley's touched me on so many levels and reminded me that grief comes in many sizes, shapes and forms, all of which can be overcome.
With the beautiful haiku of Diantha Ain, another grief survivor who lost her child, Brownley presents dozens of short and insightful chapters that cover all aspects of grief, from the first shockwave of a grave loss, to the latter stages of denial, rage, anger and acceptance, and even beyond to the potential transformation that is hidden in every dark night of the soul.
GRIEVING GOD'S WAY is a beautiful book, beautifully written, that takes us deep into suffering, then carries us out on wings of joyfulness, hope and love. Written with a very soft Christian tone, it is a priceless book that anyone of any religion can find courage and comfort in.
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Summary: Practical, Realistic Help When Grieving
Review: Brownley gets to the core of grieving. Her insight is believable, as she recognizes the agony of the persons grieving. The book is laid out addressing 4 sections of our being as we grieve. It is not necessary to read sequencially, rather where the need is at the moment. The haiku is also very instrumental for remembering details of each section. I depended on the help I knew I'd receive each time I opened "Grieving God's Way".
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Summary: This book came my way at the most opportune time.
Review: Grieving God's Way came my way at the most opportune time. My family was in the deep clutches of grief, having lost five members of our immediate family (a mother, father, sister, and two aunts) all within only 10 months and two of them within only 8 days. In this book Ms. Brownley fills us with inspiration, uplifting our grieving hearts, and gives us beautiful Haiku poetry written by Diantha Ain, and Scripture verses. The words of deep wisdom seem to come directly from God, touching our deeply grieving souls, showing us what He wants from us and for us and how much he loves us.
Even the texture and feel of the book is comforting. As soon as I picked it up and ran my fingers across its pages, I felt deep peace entering my very soul. The pages are very smooth and bright, the cover is beautifully done -- a picture of bellowing clouds back lighted by the sun and a promising rainbow; the print is large which makes it very easy on the eyes. Each chapter is only one or two pages in length and can be read either as a daily devotional or all at one sitting. I recommend reading it as a daily devotional and savoring every thought and emotion it brings to mind before starting the next chapter. Then start your own journal to record your grief journey.
This is a beautifully written book of healing comfort and helpful advice plus it's filled with Ms. Brownley's own deep feelings and grief experiences of losing a child. She also gives us some very innovative and profound thoughts about our feelings and how we handle this thing called grief. She takes us outside the box and expands our emotions and makes us face grief, standing tall, steady, and ready to bear it. Ms. Brownley shows us the never-ending grace God has for each of us, especially during our grieving process. I highly recommend this book and suggest you buy several to give away to a grieving person. Handing them a copy of Grieving God's Way speaks volumes instead of handing them a bunch of empty words.
"A part of you is missing," Ms. Brownley writes. "So how do we function like a whole person? We start by paying attention to those around us. None of us knows what the future might hold. Each moment, each day is precious and can never be replaced. We can and must be whole again -- even when the gaping hole inside feels like the Grand Canyon. Our surviving loved ones deserve no less from us. Each day we give in to our brokenness is one less day that we give to the people we care about. Each day lived in the past is one less day to build a future. Each day of despair is one less day of joy. Each day consumed by anger is one less day to love."
--- reviewed by Susan J. Shelley for Christian Bookshelf
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Summary: Finding Your Way
Review: Grieving God's Way, by Margaret Brownley, is an effective guide to finding your own way to release grief and embrace life. It is not heavy on religion, but it is full of great spirituality.
Brownley's calm wisdom comes from her own experiences embedded in the sad realities of life. She's a veteran and a survivor, and she shares her insights in a warm and reassuring voice that enriches the wounded soul, then gladdens the heart. This affirmation of life on every level is a "must read" for all and a powerful gift to share with others.
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Summary: Finding Your Way
Review: Grieving God's Way, by Margaret Brownley, is an effective guide to finding your own way to release grief and embrace life. It is not heavy on religion, but it is full of great spirituality.
Brownley's calm wisdom comes from her own experiences embedded in the sad realities of life. She's a veteran and a survivor, and she shares her insights in a warm and reassuring voice that enriches the wounded soul, then gladdens the heart. This affirmation of life on every level is a "must read" for all and a powerful gift to share with others.
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Summary: Help for the ailing soul
Review: GRIEVING GOD'S WAY, by Margaret Brownley The author's suggestions are both sensible and thought-provoking, and in time will lead to adjustment and growth of the soul. She teaches us to breathe deeply, exercise our bodies, indulge in favorite foods, feel the sun, cry, journal, spend time remembering, and more. Noting that the road to recovery is neither easy nor short, she also reminds us to count our blessings and pray, even when we don't feel God is listening.
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Summary: Help for the ailing soul
Review: GRIEVING GOD'S WAY, by Margaret Brownley The author's suggestions are both sensible and thought-provoking, and in time will lead to adjustment and growth of the soul. She teaches us to breathe deeply, exercise our bodies, indulge in favorite foods, feel the sun, cry, journal, spend time remembering, and more. Noting that the road to recovery is neither easy nor short, she also reminds us to count our blessings and pray, even when we don't feel God is listening.
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Summary: Brownley opens a window
Review: In Grieving God's Way, Margaret Brownley opens a window, letting a fresh breeze clear the clouds of the mind. Her book guides you through the dark hours, showing ways to embrace the daily wonders. Margaret writes, "If we have done the work of Grief, sooner or later, we will want to break out of our cocoon and move on with life."
Diantha Ain's Haiku gives a lyrical view of life. Her Haiku brings humor, beauty of the world and hope.
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Summary: How Grieving God's Way has helped my family
Review: My seven year old nephew was killed in an auto accident almost ten years ago and until now, no one in the family seemed to be able to pull out of their grief. Constant thoughts and discussions of "why did this have to happen" and "if we had only..." were wearing family members very thin. After finding Margaret Brownley's book, "Grieving God's Way," I passed it on to other family members and bought other copies for family friends. We have had many positive discussions on how this book has made the first real difference in the way we look at John David's death. Thank you Mrs. Brownley for giving us the gift of seeing things happen through God's eyes.
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Summary: Healthy ways to heal which are based on Biblical scripture
Review: The death of a loved one is always accompanied by grief and grieving. Normal grief-related sadness is all to often compounded and complicated with the use of drugs and/or alcohol in today's shallow, impersonal, media dominated, "quick-fix" society demanding that people get over their grief as quickly as possible. That's way Margaret Brownley has done the Christian community an outstanding service with Grieving God's Way, revealing healthy ways to heal which are based on Biblical scripture. Brownley offers hope, comfort, inspiration, and encouragement to anyone dealing with loss in their own lives. Provinging fresh insights into how God works through our grief to our ultimate benefit, Grieving God's Way takes the read on a journeney of personal and spiritual self-discovery releases previously undiscovered soruces of strength, wisdom, courage, and compassion. Enhanced with inspirational haiku poetry by Diantha Ain, Greiving God's Way is a welcome and recommended addition to Grief Counseling reading lists and reference collections.
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