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Soul-baring journey through grief and faith.
"Lament for a Son" is intimate and incredibly moving, reaching deep into the heart of anyone who's faced loss. As you absorb the poignant vignettes, you'll find a companion in Wolterstorff's sorrow, a raw and real depiction that neither oversimplifies nor dramatizes the pain of losing a loved one. Whether you're grieving yourself or trying to understand another's grief, this book offers a sincere glimpse into the indescribable chasm left by a lost family member.
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ISBN: 9780802802941
Authors:
Nicholas Wolterstorff
Publisher: Eerdmans
Date of Publication: 1987-05-18
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.52
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Soul-baring journey through grief and faith.
"Lament for a Son" is intimate and incredibly moving, reaching deep into the heart of anyone who's faced loss. As you absorb the poignant vignettes, you'll find a companion in Wolterstorff's sorrow, a raw and real depiction that neither oversimplifies nor dramatizes the pain of losing a loved one. Whether you're grieving yourself or trying to understand another's grief, this book offers a sincere glimpse into the indescribable chasm left by a lost family member.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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