Bereavement: Bible readings for special times
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Bereavement: Bible readings for special times
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This book of 24 undated reflections draws comfort and inspiration from the Bible and from experience for those who are going through a time of bereavement, as well as providing insight for those wanting to support others who are bereaved. Jean Watson suggests how it might feel to get through the dark days and to move, however slowly, from `getting by’ with help, to `getting a life’ in which living with loss goes alongside the gains in terms of new insights on faith and life and a greater ability to empathise with others.
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| Weight | .063 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.2 × 14.9 × .6 cm |
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