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Peering into the Tunnel: An Outsider's Look into Grief
What do you say when there’s nothing to say?
Do you feel tongue tied, ill-equipped, or at a complete loss when you encounter someone who is grieving? All of us have experienced grief on some level, and we can equip ourselves to care for others who are grieving the impossible. This book is meant to show us how to help the griever.Practical tips and poignant pain, often intermingled with joy, are expressed throughout, told from the point of view of those in the tunnel of grief.
It’s my hope that we will equip ourselves and then be brave enough and willing enough to enter in, reaching towards our grievers.
Do you feel tongue tied, ill-equipped, or at a complete loss when you encounter someone who is grieving? All of us have experienced grief on some level, and we can equip ourselves to care for others who are grieving the impossible. This book is meant to show us how to help the griever.Practical tips and poignant pain, often intermingled with joy, are expressed throughout, told from the point of view of those in the tunnel of grief.
It’s my hope that we will equip ourselves and then be brave enough and willing enough to enter in, reaching towards our grievers.
81 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2022
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March 27, 2023
This book made me cry. Angie Clayton peered into my soul as she talked about grief. Nine times out of ten, I was nodding along feeling the same as she expressed when it came to dealing with grief. What is especially important about this book is that it is geared for those who are outside grievers -- those loved ones walking along the same path with someone who is dealing with grief. A lot of times, those people want to help but they don't know how.
With this book, you'll have practical, applicable, and succinct resources to help you help others while grieving. A must read!
With this book, you'll have practical, applicable, and succinct resources to help you help others while grieving. A must read!
January 17, 2023
Readers receive a priceless gift through this book- a glimpse into the vulnerable and somewhat sacred grieving heart. It reassures those who are walking the road of loss and helps those who have yet to enter that season understand and deepen empathy. Peering Into The Tunnel is a great tool to improve our ability to love others well. Through collected stories and personal observations, Clayton invites us to walk this path alongside our neighbors.
September 4, 2025
Wonderful resource and blessing
Over the years I have read many books on grief, always gaining insight from each one. However, this book offers such a different perspective as Angie shares from her own heart and the hearts of those with which she has walked the grief journey. As I read these personal stories I felt that I was standing on Holy ground, tiptoeing into the sacred. I will treasure these thoughts about caring for and with those who are heavy with grief.
Over the years I have read many books on grief, always gaining insight from each one. However, this book offers such a different perspective as Angie shares from her own heart and the hearts of those with which she has walked the grief journey. As I read these personal stories I felt that I was standing on Holy ground, tiptoeing into the sacred. I will treasure these thoughts about caring for and with those who are heavy with grief.
October 28, 2022
I wrote a book about what people who have smashed hearts really need from their friends. Hint: It is a lot of awkward for you but so necessary. Angie wrote a similar type of book full of gold! More words to help you with the awkward so you can bravely show compassion to your gift of people. So useful. Beautiful words throughout. Angie must be a beautiful soul too.
October 21, 2025
Peering into the Tunnel: An Outsider’s Look into Grief is a compassionate and deeply insightful guide to understanding and supporting those who are grieving. Angie Clayton writes with honesty and empathy, offering readers a rare perspectiveone that acknowledges both the pain of loss and the difficulty others face in knowing how to help.
December 7, 2022
A book full of insight on a topic that is hard for most to address. She expressed my exact sentiment of feeling during my season of grief, but provided insight for me to help those I love as well.
September 9, 2025
I wrote this in the middle of the night but didn't have the mindset for editing. So here it is today.... middle of the night. As often happens, I have awakened and sleep does not return. So I decided to read.
I chose Angie Clayton’s book, Peering into the Tunnel, which is about coming alongside your grieving friend and grieving with them. As I read, I am in total agreement with everything she says. I hear myself saying,
Yes, people please do this.
Oh goodness, please stop doing that.
I find myself even saying a loud Amen and an emphatic ‘Yes’!
EVERYONE needs to read this book. Then read it again whenever someone near you has a loss. And I might add we aren’t just talking about death of a loved one here. I have written to my friends often about how to respond and what to do when a friend or loved one becomes chronically ill.These principles are pretty the same.
At first, there is an outpouring of love and support, but then suddenly it all stops and you are left desperately alone to pick up the pieces of your life. What you need is for your friends to be who they are and keep being good friends.
Please, please pick up a copy of this book.
I chose Angie Clayton’s book, Peering into the Tunnel, which is about coming alongside your grieving friend and grieving with them. As I read, I am in total agreement with everything she says. I hear myself saying,
Yes, people please do this.
Oh goodness, please stop doing that.
I find myself even saying a loud Amen and an emphatic ‘Yes’!
EVERYONE needs to read this book. Then read it again whenever someone near you has a loss. And I might add we aren’t just talking about death of a loved one here. I have written to my friends often about how to respond and what to do when a friend or loved one becomes chronically ill.These principles are pretty the same.
At first, there is an outpouring of love and support, but then suddenly it all stops and you are left desperately alone to pick up the pieces of your life. What you need is for your friends to be who they are and keep being good friends.
Please, please pick up a copy of this book.
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