Love Lives On: Learning from the Extraordinary Encounters of the Bereaved

by Louis E. LaGrand

Almost everyone who has lost a loved one has had the inexplicable feeling that the deceased was somehow present. This is normal for grieving individuals - and a sign that our loved ones never truly leave us. In this important book, Dr. Louis E. LaGrand, a leader in the field of grief counseling, shares insights and true stories of this phenomenon, offering comfort, reassurance, and hope in the face of sorrow. Dr. LaGrand explores the methods that mourners and their support systems can rely In this unique book, mourners will find meaning and wisdom in grieving - and renewed joy and completeness in their lives.

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 7, 2006

About the author

For more than 40 years, Dr. LaGrand worked as a certified grief counselor and led workshops around the world to help people cope with the loss of a loved one. He was a member of the grief support team for the TWA disaster off Long Island in 1996. He graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland where he was a standout basketball player. Dr. LaGrand also held advanced degrees from Columbia University, Notre Dame and Florida State University. He was a highly regarded and much sought-after international speaker, giving lectures at companies, schools, hospices and health agencies.

Reviews

[Debra Waites]

I enjoyed reading this book, which was a recommendation from a woman whose husband of 60 some years had died. I was not in the same situation she was, but am very interested in Extraordinary Encounters and find them encouraging to life. There are plenty of stories and good old fashion advice for people who are going through grief and sorrow. The book was a good reminder of the importance of living amid sorrow.

[Stacia]

Since I am coming to the last stages of my grieving process I thought it would be good to finish up the books I bought on grieving early on. I am already pretty comfortable with some of the concepts this book reveals so it was potentially less beneficial for me. I think this would be better for someone earlier on in the process or someone that is looking for validation of their spiritual experiences.

Or, maybe it is just not all that great.

[Mary Kenyon]

Very inspiring. I would have given it a higher rating if the author had clearly attributed these visitations, messages and signs to a God in Heaven, instead of skirting around the issue of where these encounters stem from.

[Isabella]

A good book to read when you have just lost someone special. Very comforting.