Bibliograph

The death of a parent, reflections for adults mourning the loss of a father or mother, Delle Chatman ; meditations by William Kenneally

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The death of a parent, reflections for adults mourning the loss of a father or mother, Delle Chatman ; meditations by William Kenneally

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The death of a parent

Oclc number

48024313

Responsibility statement

Delle Chatman ; meditations by William Kenneally

Sub title

reflections for adults mourning the loss of a father or mother

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the test of faith -- Taking care and letting go. When they just up and die ; Praying for them to live, praying for them to die -- No more hugs. Losing your very best friend ; The last view ; Each of us mourns a different parent -- All this stuff! They can't take it with them ; A keepsake or junk? -- The family tree loses a branch. Losing a generation ; Who's going to be Grandma now? -- When it wasn't all love and kisses. They lived together but died apart ; Mourning the parent you had and the one you'll never have ; They never stop being your parents -- Get on with your life. Reminded of your own mortality ; Get up, get over it -- Now who am I? To forgive but not forget ; Will the real me please stand up? ; Dare I live a happier life than my parents? -- The eternal perspective. Their journey -- Conclusion: the legacy of faith

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