Gone but Not Lost: Grieving the Death of a Child

by David W. Wiersbe

We all expect our parents to precede us in death. No one expects to have to make their child's funeral arrangements. And the loss of a child brings with it a special and persistent manifestation of grief that can feel "like a stomachache that never ends."

Gone but Not Lost is a thoughtful gift for a family that has experienced the death of a child. Each of its brief chapters covers one element of grieving, bringing readers through sorrow and helping them deal with feelings of anger or guilt, as well as the marital strain that may follow the loss of a beloved child.

Genres: Grief, Christian

140 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1992

Reviews

[kim wilburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recent loss

I find this book to be very helpful because I just lost my 25 year old son last month to a drug overdose. The pain is unlike any pain I've ever experienced , but I know that the Lord is carrying me through this and I know he understands my pain and he will never leave me nor forsake me.

[Ally · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gentle and guiding little book that really helped me feel and understand what I was going through in the weeks following my daughter's death. The briefness of each topic was particularly helpful; I had no idea how exhausting grief was and it was good to be able to read it in just two sittings without feeling overwhelmed.

[Don Alspaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I enter into a different season of assisting others walk through their grief of loss, particularly the loss of a child. This book was well-written with great insights. I would definitely encourage ac read of this short, but engaging book.

[Shelly Rios Petrelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every ounce of feeling thought and emotion I have experienced losing my son in December 2017 is outlined in this book. The chapters are but one to two pages long for a reason. It explains and validates what you go through as a grieving parent with hope, consolation and supportive scripture and words. There is no greater loss in this world than the loss of a child. Every part of my being is completely shattered and scattered and though there are no words that anyone can tell me to make the pain go away, I still embrace their loving support and the assurance of my faith and love from God truly has at least momentarily eased my sorrow. I take each day as it comes, that's all you can do. This book helps reinforce that.

[Gia Currier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you

This book was very insightful and gentle for me as a newly grieving parent. I was blessed to learn how it's ok to grieve but its not ok to isolate.

[Dr Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short 1-3 page chapters which were perfect length to absorb while grieving.

A great overview, however, suicide was not included in the chapter on Special Situations.

[AJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book by a friend soon after my four year old son passed away. It is written in a way that is helpful to grieving parents. The chapters are short but packed with good information. The author wrote in a way to both validate a parents feelings and help them move forward towards their "new" normal.

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The readings are short and cover many of the topics that face the parents who have lost a child. It had been 10 years since our loss and I still found help and encouragement in this book. I will keep this book on my shelf and will pass it along if needed.

[Dr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book that can be given to a family grieving the death of a child. Written to reassure the person in grief that what they feel is normal for their situation, and also what to expect on their journey.

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a decent self-help book for those who have lost a child. It walks you through the grief journey and has lots of resources for parents who may be seeking more information.