Grieving: The Pain and the Promise

by Deanna Edwards

This book offers concrete help and valuable suggestions to all who grieve or yearn to help a loved one who is grieving. It answers practical questions such What is the process of grief? and How can I help a loved one who is hurting? You will be comforted to learn that grieving is a valid and honorable task, not to be ignored, and that tears do not show a lack of faith.

Genres: Nonfiction, Lds, Inspirational

Paperback

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome and really helps a person to understand the grieving process. The way that it landed in my hands at a time that I most needed it was amazing in itself. The insight it gave me even more amazing.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had no idea this was written by an LDS author before picking it up for 50 cents in a thrift shop (in Utah, makes sense), but I found the content helpful in grieving—especially the poems/song lyrics.

I lost a close friend, though most of the examples in the book were of people losing children, parents, or spouses. It all still helped with the grieving process, though. While I'm usually turned off by religious language, any spiritual references weren't too much for my liking in this particular context.

[Kim Dennis · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were pieces of this book that were really helpful for me. I thought it was good how she kept describing grief as “work”. There were some things that weren’t especially helpful for me, but might be for others. I really liked the last chapter on the promise. In the amazing-ness of the Lord’s timing, it came at a time when I was ready for it. I still have a way to go with my grieving process, but I am starting to make progress.

[Lauren Millard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really overall great messages. I am not sure if the editing could be improved so it flows a bit better because at times I wasn’t sure if the author was telling about a personal experience or an experience she helped someone through the grief work. However, I really appreciated this book and the messages and the poems and songs included in it.

[Irene Fischer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book helpful.

[Barbara Lovejoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

WONDERFUL book!

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Ms. Edwards' book insightful, compassionate and sensitive. I wish I would have read it a long time ago as I think it could have helped me understand the sorrow that comes hand-in-hand with life's experiences. I also felt freed of my embarrassment over being a weeper! Passed this book on to a friend. I

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess I just wish I didn't have a need to read a book like this ;) Some very helpful information. The song lyrics and poetry were harder for me to wade through-simply because that's not my thing. What I found really helpful were the firsthand accounts of those who have suffered terrible losses and how they have endeavored healing.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually got two copies of this book from two different people. I gave one to my daughter to read. Easy to read, lots to relate to. Different personal experiences with grief. Lots of poetry and music lyrics. Helpful to me personally.

[Bethany S · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first chapter was hard for me to get past, but once you got past the intro it REALLY gets better. She has collected a lot of useful information and personal stories from others.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you've got to read about such a topic, I'd recommend this. It put some helpful thoughts in my head.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this off and on for a few months after my mom died- it was really helpful.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was key to helping me cope with the sudden loss of a childhood friend.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book to work through the grieving process.

[Christine Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It was given to me by a friend and it was the best book I read after my husband died. It has tons of helpful insight to feelings and emotions.

[Lisa Millett · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is really good I am working my way through it I have about 1/2-1/4 left to finish in this book.

[Jeremi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great information for those who are grieving or for those who know someone who is grieving.

[Bracken · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first third of the book was very touching and informative. I felt like it lost much of its power the last bit. I did learn a lot about grief from this book and it will change how I interact with those who lose someone.