Would you think differently about how God comforts His children in their grief if you could meet someone who had felt the gracious hand of God touch them-literally?
This is a small big with a lot of meaning to it. This is a non fiction book that really inspired me. It is a really good book to read if you are going through grief. Like a lot of non fiction books it has questions to reflect on at the end of the chapters. I always wandered why the title. Once you read the book you will understand why the title. This is a book I want to read again. I don’t read non fiction much, I found this one very interesting, I plan to put other books by the author on my to read list.
I received an complementary copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. This is my own opinion.
Author
deana
3 years ago
I liked the sweet spirit of this author’s writing. The book is about grief and how to deal with it. I’m sure most of us have experienced a loss in our life. My first experience with loss was my granddad. We were very close and he was a man of honor and compassion. He left a big hole in my heart and I still think of him everyday. I was only sixteen when he died, so I don’t really think I knew how to grieve at that time.
The author shares her story about loss in her life. There was a part in the book that really brought memories back to me of a loss that struck twice in our family. My mother had been battling Alzheimer and seemed to be losing her battle fast. It was a difficult time for all of us, especially since we had such a dysfunctional family. I was with her in the nursing home when she took her last breath. I think at that moment, the little girl I was never able to be cried for her mommy in a way that pierced the darkness. Exactly one week later, I get a call from my brother in the middle of the night. His son has just been killed in a car accident. My sweet nephew who looked so much like my brother only lived to be twenty-three.
The grief we felt was too much at times. How could God take two members of my family a week apart? I was so angry I shut everyone out. I was bitter at the world and I felt alone as I had all my life. As I continued the book I saw this written by the author, ” However, it is our response to an event that shows our character, not the event itself.” I can say with confidence now that after reading that one statement, I had to examine my heart. I was still bitter over the death of my nephew who was taken so young. The accident was investigated but the person at fault was never charged. In my heart, I knew I was going to have to deal with forgiving that person. I still had to deal with my anger towards God as well.
I appreciate the author sharing her story and giving readers nuggets of His word to help us cope with our grief. At the end of each chapter, are questions that are a useful tool to reinforce what each chapter is about. It is not an easy journey when we lose someone, but I’m thankful for books like this that help me get closer to forgiving, overcoming bitterness and being joyful again.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
Author
tumcsec
3 years ago
The day I received this book I couldn’t wait to open the cover and start reading. I did so in one sitting. I’ve experienced grief many times in my 64 years but none hit me harder than losing my mother Thanksgiving Day 2017. I wanted to read this book to see what comfort I could grab a hold of. I’ve not lost a child like the author has but her insights and scripture she has included have brought great support and reassurance. I enjoyed the chapter titles and the personal reflection questions at the end of each chapter. They were thought provoking and an excellent way to give the reader a chance to think on what their grief and recovery personally means in their own life.
No one can experience the personal grief or memories we have but knowing others have gone through similar losses and felt the comfort of the Holy Spirit gives immense comfort. I have no doubt where I’m going when my time on this earth is finished and I can’t wait to be dancing with Jesus!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author through Celebrate Lit but was not required to write a review.
By susanbmead
Dance with Jesus
This is a small big with a lot of meaning to it. This is a non fiction book that really inspired me. It is a really good book to read if you are going through grief. Like a lot of non fiction books it has questions to reflect on at the end of the chapters. I always wandered why the title. Once you read the book you will understand why the title. This is a book I want to read again. I don’t read non fiction much, I found this one very interesting, I plan to put other books by the author on my to read list.
I received an complementary copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. This is my own opinion.
I liked the sweet spirit of this author’s writing. The book is about grief and how to deal with it. I’m sure most of us have experienced a loss in our life. My first experience with loss was my granddad. We were very close and he was a man of honor and compassion. He left a big hole in my heart and I still think of him everyday. I was only sixteen when he died, so I don’t really think I knew how to grieve at that time.
The author shares her story about loss in her life. There was a part in the book that really brought memories back to me of a loss that struck twice in our family. My mother had been battling Alzheimer and seemed to be losing her battle fast. It was a difficult time for all of us, especially since we had such a dysfunctional family. I was with her in the nursing home when she took her last breath. I think at that moment, the little girl I was never able to be cried for her mommy in a way that pierced the darkness. Exactly one week later, I get a call from my brother in the middle of the night. His son has just been killed in a car accident. My sweet nephew who looked so much like my brother only lived to be twenty-three.
The grief we felt was too much at times. How could God take two members of my family a week apart? I was so angry I shut everyone out. I was bitter at the world and I felt alone as I had all my life. As I continued the book I saw this written by the author, ” However, it is our response to an event that shows our character, not the event itself.” I can say with confidence now that after reading that one statement, I had to examine my heart. I was still bitter over the death of my nephew who was taken so young. The accident was investigated but the person at fault was never charged. In my heart, I knew I was going to have to deal with forgiving that person. I still had to deal with my anger towards God as well.
I appreciate the author sharing her story and giving readers nuggets of His word to help us cope with our grief. At the end of each chapter, are questions that are a useful tool to reinforce what each chapter is about. It is not an easy journey when we lose someone, but I’m thankful for books like this that help me get closer to forgiving, overcoming bitterness and being joyful again.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
The day I received this book I couldn’t wait to open the cover and start reading. I did so in one sitting. I’ve experienced grief many times in my 64 years but none hit me harder than losing my mother Thanksgiving Day 2017. I wanted to read this book to see what comfort I could grab a hold of. I’ve not lost a child like the author has but her insights and scripture she has included have brought great support and reassurance. I enjoyed the chapter titles and the personal reflection questions at the end of each chapter. They were thought provoking and an excellent way to give the reader a chance to think on what their grief and recovery personally means in their own life.
No one can experience the personal grief or memories we have but knowing others have gone through similar losses and felt the comfort of the Holy Spirit gives immense comfort. I have no doubt where I’m going when my time on this earth is finished and I can’t wait to be dancing with Jesus!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author through Celebrate Lit but was not required to write a review.