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NEEDING A BOOK RECOMMENDATION (SHOUT OUT!)

Living far from my Mom who is STILL grieving my Dad can be hard.  I wish that I could take her to a support group because I do think that is what she needs to help her deal with some of her feelings.  I lost my Dad, but my Mom lost her husband who was just about everything to her.

My Mom does not use a computer ... she has one (now), but can't see to get it running.  I wish she would be computer knowledgeable because there is potential support out there without having to leave her home.

I have never seen my Mom read a book (other than a child's book when I was very young).  She does read the newspaper on occasion, but I do believe that she may have a learning disability or I feel like she would have had books in her home (for her) when I was growing up.

So I guess I am looking for an inspiring, EASY read book that may provide examples of others who have gone through loss.  I think if the book could be on CD that may even be better.

Mother's Day is approaching and this is the last "holiday" that my Mom spent with my Dad before he passed on May 21, 2007.  I know that she will never get over my Dad, but I would hope that she could go on with her life and see that JOY is still possible.

If you can share a recommendation ... thanks!
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nutmeg said…
When a very close friend lost her Dad suddenly in a plane crash, and was looking for a book to help her through it, I recommended The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. (No, it's NOT about divorcing or marriage!) It's the only book I have read that gives such a beautiful concept of heaven, it actually makes dying desirable. (I struggle with a fear of dying....unfortunately. And it's something I don't want to pass on to my kids!) My friend's mom read it too, and bought everyone in the family a copy. She says it was the best book she had read and really helped her.

I'm sure it's on cd. And it is told as a story... no real hard core philosophy there.

Prayers for you and your mom!

:)
4:34 PM
Christine said…
I read a good book by Jeff Cavins who wrote about suffering and loss.

It must be so hard for your mom.
4:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh, I can so relate. It's hard to lose your dad but almost as hard to watch your mom suffer. I'm sorry I don't have a book recommendation. I wish my mom would go to a support group in person or online. I think it would really help them to talk about their feelings with a neutral party. It sounds like the CS Lewis book would be a great one for everyone to read. I might have to get that. I will be thinking of you on the 21st.
1:12 AM
Philippa said…
I don't have a book recommendation but there is a website for free downloads of audiobooks called freeclassicaudiobooks.com. You could put some of them on CD for her. There are books on all different subjects including some Jane Austin.

From a homeschooling point of view, there is a download on there called Our Island Story which is a fantastic book in bedtime story length stories about the history of the UK. If you spend a lot of time in the car, this is a winner!
4:38 AM
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