<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>LARGE PRINT EDITION</strong></p><p><strong>This loss changes everything.</strong></p><p>The loss of a life partner can be traumatic. Oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on as if nothing happened. Stunned, shocked, sad, confused, and angry, we blink in disbelief. Our hearts are broken. Our souls shake.</p><p>We look for comfort. Our broken, grieving hearts need it to survive.</p><p>Multiple award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor Gary Roe is a trusted voice who has been helping wounded, grieving hearts find hope and healing for more than three decades. Written with heartfelt compassion, this warm, easy-to-read, and practical book reads like a caring conversation with a friend and will become a comforting companion as you navigate the turbulent waters of grief.</p><p>Gary's desire is to meet you in your grief and walk with you there. Composed of brief chapters, <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart</em> is designed to be read one chapter per day, giving you bite-sized bits of comfort, encouragement, and healing over a period of time. You do not have to read it this way, of course. We all grieve differently. Read in the way that is most natural for you.</p><p>In <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart</em>, you will discover how to...</p> <ul> <li>Process complicated grief emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, guilt, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc).</li> <li>Navigate all the relational changes - feeling alone, misunderstood, isolated, and even rejected by those around you.</li> <li>Handle the increased stress and uncertainty that this heavy loss can bring. * Deal with physical and mental health issues, illnesses, and new symptoms that often arise.</li> <li>Take care of yourself through diet, hydration, fitness, and rest.</li> <li>Deal with a myriad of practical issues (financial challenges, parenting, family activities).</li> <li>Handle the intense, deep loneliness that often comes with this loss.</li> </ul> <p>You will also find hope in how to...</p> <ul> <li>Think through the challenging spiritual and faith questions that frequently surface.</li> <li>Relate well to the people around you - those who are helpful and those who aren't.</li> <li>Overcome the tendency to run from emotional pain with unhealthy habits or compulsive behaviors.</li> <li>Deal well with triggers and the grief bursts that will come.</li> <li>Find the support you need for survival, recovery, and healing (safe people, fellow grievers, counseling, etc.).</li> <li>Develop a simple, realistic plan for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.</li> <li>Use your grief for good - for yourself, your family, and others.</li> <li>Allow this loss to give you greater perspective and motivate you to live more effectively than ever before.</li> <li>Make your life count, one day, one moment at a time.</li> </ul> <p>Please don't grieve alone. Let <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart</em> join you on this arduous, tasking journey. Be kind to yourself. Take your heart seriously.</p> <p>Death has invaded, but it doesn't have to win. Read on. Comfort awaits you in these pages of this book.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Gary Roe is no stranger to grief. In <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, </em> he captures the silent anguish of the grieving and provides practical understanding and insight for how to deal with grief. I found myself saying, 'YES, YES, YES!' with every page. If you find yourself in the midst of grief, this is a must read to help make sense of it all." - Dr. Troy Allen, Pastor</p><p>"The author's ability to connect with the grieving spouse's heart is so evident in this book. Readers will see themselves on almost every page and find the comfort they need in Gary's compassionate empathy and counsel. I highly recommend this book to anyone experiencing the loss of a spouse." - Paul Casale, Licensed Professional Counselor/ Marriage and Family Therapist</p><p>"Healing from the loss of a spouse is hard work. To do it well, we need to engage the bereavement challenge every day. In <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart</em>, Gary guides the reader through the healing process with a daily dose of honesty, courage, compassion and love." - Dr. Craig Borchardt, President / CEO, Hospice Brazos Valley</p><p>"I give this book the highest praise I can - it rings true. While reading it, I relived the range of emotions I felt through my grief journey after the death of my husband. At the end I felt hopeful and light again, just like in real life. I know it will be a treasured resource for others." - Kelli Levey Reynolds, Mays Business School, Texas A & M University</p><p>"If you're struggling with the loss of a spouse, be encouraged. Gary's book, <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, </em> walks you through the process of emotional healing. You'll find hope, healing, and help filtering your feelings." - Dr. Charles W. Page, MD</p><p>"<em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart</em> is the book for anyone who loses a mate. In its chapters you'll recognize how you're feeling that day, gain insight into why you're feeling that way, and learn strategies to cope and grow. You'll return to it again and again." - Debra Johnson, M.Div., Hospice Bereavement Coordinator</p><p>"In his new book, <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, </em> Gary Roe masterfully describes the journey of grief after losing a partner. But he doesn't stop there. He guides the reader to a deeper understanding of what they may face on their journey. Then he provides helpful insights and affirmations to assist them along the way. There are no simple or correct paths on the grief journey. That is why <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart</em> is a must read. It will assist the reader in maneuvering the potholes, detours and dead ends they may face along this road." - Brian Kenney, Pastor</p><p>"From the first words on the first pages, I knew that this book was going to be different. This isn't just a book about grieving. It's about me. How am I going to heal? Where is my hope? Gary is speaking directly into my soul. Every page tells me that it's somehow going to be okay." - Scott Marlow, Journey Church</p><p>"In <em>Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart</em>, Gary masterfully describes the tapestry of emotion experienced by those affected by the loss of a mate. His connection to the reader is demonstrated through sharing his own journey of loss and healing. I share his books with clients and friends with great confidence." - Carrie Andree, Licensed Professional Counselor</p><p>"Gary Roe seems to have the ability to put into words exactly what my heart felt after the loss of my spouse. His writings are full of truth and healing. Thank you, Gary, for using your personal pain to help others on their grief journey." - Page Bratcher, Grief and Divorce Recovery Coach</p><br>
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