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For more than fifty yearsgood grief has helped millions of readers, including nfl players and a former first lady, find comfort and rediscover hope after loss. Includes scripture verses and reflection questions. Written for the person who has just experienced loss, this brief but powerful book leads readers through the five stages of grief to a peaceful, more mature faith. For fifty years good grief has helped millions of readers, including nfl players and a former first lady, find comfort and rediscover hope after loss. Good grief identifies ten stages of grief but, recognizing that grief is complex and deeply personal, defines no right way to grieve. For fifty years good grief has helped millions of readers find comfort and rediscover hope after loss.
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