The Art of Helping: What to Say and Do When Someone Is Hurting

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Every home should have a copy of this book on the shelf. It has the perfect solution to every difficult situation. When you need to help someone -- whatever difficulty that person is facing is covered in The Art of Helping. It is easy to use as s resource for suggestions on what to say and do when someone you care about is in need. The suggestions are deeply pertinent and truly wise.

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Summary: What to Do or Say and Avoid
Review: For anyone who is in the "helping" profession this book outlines what to do, say, and avoid when ministering to others in a life crisis. Just flip to the section you need; hospital visits, illness, job change, depression, moving, loss of a pet, etc and find the precise way to help the person who is hurting. The Art of Helping is a treasured resource that I'm thankful to have on my bookshelf.

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Summary: Everyone Needs this book!
Review: How many times have you wondered what on earth to do or say to help someone in times of trouble. No matter what the situation, The Art of Helping has the answer. A very practical and thoughtful book, it guides you in each situation. What to say, and what not to say, what the grieving person wishes you understood, and even what to write in a card is included in each chapter. You no longer have any excuse for not responding to your friends or neighbors in need. In the back are wonderful, quick and easy recipes (you may want the book just to prepare the recipes for your family)that will make taking food to the family a cinch. This is a MUST HAVE reference book for life's unexpected happenings.

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Summary: You hit the subject right on the head
Review: I have read this book and more people need to read it. Most people do not know what to do or say when someone is hurting. They just ignore the person or even avoid the person with a problem and that really hurts. This book gives many practical ideas for helping others. My experience in loss has been very traumatic, but I have learned to help myself it helps to reach out to people who are hurting and I feel like I can deal better with my own grief. Lauren you are so special and you have helped me more than you will ever know, Love Esther

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Summary: NO MORE FOOT IN THE MOUTH
Review: No more foot in the mouth during those awkward times. This book is fantastic to have as a resource when you know someone who has lost a parent, spouse or child. You will know how to be sensitive to the feelings of those you know and love when you hear the news their husband left them, a pet died or they their job. Now, you can know what to say and do! It offers practical way you can help those you know and love during a very difficult time. A book like this has been needed for a long time. Great hospitality tool for those in church and ministry, too.

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Summary: Words that Heal
Review: The art of helping is the most used reference book on my shelves these days. It gives practical advice for those of us want to comfort others in times of trouble and aspire to do more than just say "I'm sorry." This book gives one the tools to move beyond the obligatory words and get to the "heart of helping." The chapters and writing style make it very user friendly. I would highly recommend this book for any caring person's library.

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Summary: Words that Heal
Review: The art of helping is the most used reference book on my shelves these days. It gives practical advice for those of us want to comfort others in times of trouble and aspire to do more than just say "I'm sorry." This book gives one the tools to move beyond the obligatory words and get to the "heart of helping." The chapters and writing style make it very user friendly. I would highly recommend this book for any caring person's library.

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Summary: David Arp, author 10 Great Dates
Review: This book is a must for those times you don't know what to say and you want to be there for your family and friends. The authors give real, practical, down-to-earth help for those times you really need it. I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: Teresa Griggs, Author/Speaker/Singer
Review: This book is the best tool I have had in a while. The last three weekends I have spoken for women's conferences where I carried this book on my book table. It completely sold out each time!!! I had a friend dealing with someone in deep depression, so I turned to that chapter in "The Art of Helping". There we found the most wonderful encouragement in Psalm 40:1-2 asking God to lift me out of the pit of despair, set my feet on a hard, firm path and steady me as I walk along. Lauren shared to write "Help Me" in the margin of your bible by that verse. Then there will come a day when you can say, "He did it!" Oh, what a glorious promise to claim for this precious friend. Thank you Lauren for a book so well put together!!

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Summary: Teresa Griggs, Author/Speaker/Singer
Review: This book is the best tool I have had in a while. The last three weekends I have spoken for women's conferences where I carried this book on my book table. It completely sold out each time!!! I had a friend dealing with someone in deep depression, so I turned to that chapter in "The Art of Helping". There we found the most wonderful encouragement in Psalm 40:1-2 asking God to lift me out of the pit of despair, set my feet on a hard, firm path and steady me as I walk along. Lauren shared to write "Help Me" in the margin of your bible by that verse. Then there will come a day when you can say, "He did it!" Oh, what a glorious promise to claim for this precious friend. Thank you Lauren for a book so well put together!!