In “Finding Joy in the Midst of Grief”, author Kay Thomson provides readers with hope and guidance as they navigate through the grief process. Drawing on her personal experiences and biblical insights, Thomson offers encouragement to those who are struggling to find meaning in their loss. She emphasizes that while life may never be the same after a devastating event, we can still find joy in God’s presence even when everything seems dark. This touching book will minister to anyone who is grieving, providing them with comfort and support during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for somebody who is grieving. If you have recently lost a loved one and are feeling lost, this book will provide you with comfort and guidance. Thomson offers biblical insights and personal stories to help readers find hope in the midst of their pain.
Pros :
- Encouraging and supportive
- Drawing on personal experience and biblical insights
- Offers comfort and support
Cons :
- The author writes from a personal perspective which may be comforting to some but not all.
- It is only 152 pages long, so it might not provide enough information for some readers.
- The subtitle makes it sound like the book will be specifically about bereavement, when in fact it covers a range of topics related to grief such as loss, tragedy, and change.
Learn more about the author
After the death of her own son, Kay Thomson was driven to help others who were grieving. She is a speaker and author whose books include “Finding Joy in the Midst of Grief” and “The Waiting Game: Helping Children with Terminal Illness”. Thomson lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two daughters.
Reader Reviews
“This book is a must read for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Thomson offers encouragement and hope as she draws from her personal experiences and biblical insights. I found myself turning to this book often in the midst of my own grief, and it was a great comfort to me.”
“This is a beautifully written book that will minister to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It provides hope and guidance as readers navigate through the difficult grief process. The author’s personal experiences combined with biblical insights make for an encouraging and comforting read.”
“This book was so helpful to me! I am in the midst of grieving the loss of my mom and it feels like there is no end in sight. Thomson offers hope and practical advice that has helped me start to process my grief.”
“This book was so helpful to me. I felt like the author understood what I was feeling and walked with me through my grief journey. She provided scriptures and personal insights that were encouraging and helpful.”