A Sourcebook About Christian Death (Seasonal Sourcebook Ser.)

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Summary: Readings, Poems, Prayers and Reflections for those who Mourn
Review: Like other books in this publisher's Seasonal Series, the Death Sourcebook is not an explanatory text, but rather a collection of quotes, poems, lyrics, and reflections drawn from a very broad range of both Jewish and Christian sacred and secular sources, including T.S. Eliot, Elie Wiesel, Bible Passages, African American Spirituals, and countless ancient and contemporary authors. The passages are organized into 30 short sections, each reflecting a different aspect of death: "I am not Resigned", "Sister Death", "When You Face Old Age", "In Paridisum." These sections can be used as a rubric for a 30 day mourning period or simply read at random as the days pass. As pastor of a church, I routinely give a copy of this book to parishioners who have lost a family member simply because it contains so many sustaining words that speak to the condition of loss and grief in a way that is never sappy, or overly sentimental. It is an excellent resource for those preparing funeral/memorial services as well. I highly recommend Death, and the other seasonal series books from LTP.