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Posted: Dec 15 2009 at 9:05am | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
My mom has asked me for suggestions of books she can give my brother for Christmas. This is the brother who lost his wife very suddenly August 31. He has a 15 yr old daughter who doesn't live with him. He is very alone and is depressed and probably drinking.

Is there a book that might reach him, give him hope and help him start again? Any other gift suggestions are also appreciated.

Thanks.

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Posted: Dec 15 2009 at 10:12am | IP Logged Quote molly
Hands down, A Grief Observed, by CS Lewis.   It is his journal entries after Joy (his wife) died. I found this book VERY helpful and comforting.
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I second Molly's suggestion and would add Fr. Groeschel's The Tears of God

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Posted: Dec 15 2009 at 11:15am | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Oh, I also think A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken would be very consoling.

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Music can be very comforting and healing after a loss such as your brother has suffered. When my sil died this Summer we made a CD for my bil of songs that deal with loss. He was very appreciative. It was particularly meaningful since he had chosen significant music for her memorial (they are not Catholic) that they had listened to together during her years of illness... music had been especially healing for their souls.

Here are some songs that might be helpful for your brother:
"I Can Only Imagine" MercyMe
"Come Back to Me" Lisa Bevill
"Home Free" Wayne Watson
"Live Forever" Michael W. Smith
"After the Rain" Aaron and Jeoffrey
"It Is Well" 4HIM
"Mighty to Save" Michael W. Smith
"Tender Reed" Lisa Bevill
"Let the Healing Begin" 4HIM
"This Is Home" Switchfoot
"When the Rain Comes" Third Day
"Raging Sea" Michael W. Smith
"In Better Hands" Natalie Grant
"Cry Out to Jesus" Third Day
"I Will Be With You" Lisa Bevill
"I'll Lead You Home" Michael W. Smith
"Love's Sweet Name" Cindy Morgan
"Finally Home" MercyMe
"If My People Pray" Avalon
"Safe With Me" Lisa Bevill
"Praise You in This Storm" Casting Crowns
"Tears of the Saints" Leeland

MercyMe's entire album, "Undone" was written after several members had suffered great losses, and the music is very comforting and inspiring.

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