Finding Your Way After the Suicide of Someone You Love

I did not read this book, as I sent it to someone, but it was recommnded to me by one who conducts a Grief-Share program at her church.

This month marks the 4th year since my son's death through suicide. He was 23. This is the only book I read. I decided that my mind was much too tired to read all of the books written on suicide. Perhaps the most glaring issue for those of us who have faced the suicide of a loved one, is how we could have prevented it. The authors helped me to think in ways I hadn't considered. I felt comforted after reading each chapter. The book is also helpful in working through the process of grieving regardless of what caused the death of a loved one. Since I believe we often make life more complicated than it needs to be, this book addresses suicide simply and with compassion, allowing the reader to learn and at the same time be comforted.

"Finding Your Way After the Suicide of Someone You Love" is the most relevant book I have encountered on suicide. As a bereavement coordinator/facilitator in a large church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I occasionally run into suicide situations and this book seems to express what families have shared with me. I believe it captures many emotions/feelings of the person who commits suicide that can explain reasons and perhaps reassure the family to help alleviate some of their guilt. These things can lead to their one day finding peace again.

This book was extremely helpful to me after the suicide of my youngest son. I would recommend it especially to those who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is so good that I am buying a copy for another mother who just lost her oldest son to suicide.