When You Have to Say Goodbye...
When You Have to Say Goodbye… ~ 2019 Experiencing the loss of a loved one is very hard. Throughout mourning, journaling can be very helpful. People who are grieving often feel many of the same feelings. This book is a compilation of thoughts and messages I received after my mom passed away. These feelings are normal and natural. This is a perfect book to gift someone who is grieving over the death of their loved one. There is also a spot in this book to add your own thoughts about the special person who you have to say goodbye to.
Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite
When You Have to Say Goodbye by Penny Steinke is a poignant book that chronicles the author's grief and coming to terms with the loss of her mom. Penny shows how she put down her thoughts on paper and how journaling her sorrow actually helped her get over the grief. Everyone experiences grief and pain when they lose a loved one and it is normal. Her words are real, tangible, and relatable, and the thoughts shared in the book are similar to what anyone who is healing from the loss of a loved one or still grieving would think.
When You Have to Say Goodbye is a good tool for all those readers who are mourning and will give them ideas on how to come to terms with their loss and get over it. It will help them find their peace by accepting what has happened and dealing with their loss with dignity. She also helps them hold on to the memories in a good way by journaling. The tips given are therapeutic and cathartic to readers who are mourning the loss of a loved one. The book is a good way to perceive loss and give it a different meaning altogether. The author's thoughts are heartbreaking and this would definitely be a good book to give to anyone who is grieving. I like the way Penny Steinke has handled the topic. It is unique and different and not the usual way in which mourning and grieving are dealt with and that makes the book engaging.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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Grief and loss are two of the most difficult things to deal with in life. It is also something that we will all experience — as loss is inevitable and grief is a natural part of the healing process. And, oftentimes, losing someone we love — is devastating. "When You Have to Say Goodbye" is author Penny Steinke's personal story of dealing with the loss of her mother. Penny kept a journal and it helped her get through the pain. This book also helped me — as I am also experiencing the loss of my beloved and beautiful mother. This book is informative, very helpful, engaging and speaks to the heart. I highly-recommend this book for anyone who has lost a loved one.