Seasons of Grief and Healing: A Guide for Those Who Mourn

I lost my youngest sister suddenly 5 months ago. She left a husband and 3 children behind. I purchased this book for my brother-in-law. He was overwhelmed at the sweet simplicity of the book. I, too, really enjoyed the assurance of the book.

I was amazed at how comforting this book was to me. Very beautiful poetry and poetic phrases. I was able to see my mourning of my mother's death from a completely different view, and this brought me a sense of peace. If only I had read this book earlier, possibly I could have averted some of my pain upon her passing.

Following the death of my son, "Seasons of Grief and Healing" was the first book I could actually read (and I mean actually read the sentences and understand and relate to their meanings). I would only read until what the book was saying stopped pretaining to me and how I was feeling. I would later pick up the book and continue to read until, again, it was beyond what I was feeling or could comprehend. I haven't quite finished the book yet...I'm just to that stage yet. I now give this book to people I know who have lost a very important person in their life hoping that they too will be able to find some encouragements, faith, and/or hope in the words of the quotes, poems and passages within this wonderful book. Thank you Mr. Miller C. Zillmann (Mike's wife)

I purchased this book for a friend grieving the loss of her husband. We live across the country and I could not be with her. She said this book is the first with encouragement that she can grieve in her own way on her own schedule. The book is written from a spirit of caring and does not suggest what steps to go through when. The message that "it's in your own time and your own schedule" is precious to her.

I ordered this book and have ended up giving it away to dear friends. It is perfect to replace the "SYMPATHY" card which often has briefly written comfort words that don't comfort. This book has so many thoughts to let the grieving know they are not alone, and that healing can be ahead. It goes through the seasons of grief and loss. I hope someone will send me one of these book when my turn comes to hurt rather than a card and flowers. I am glad there are comforters who write and understand.