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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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From walking through the initial shock and sadness of loss to navigating holidays, anniversaries, and firsts without her loved one, Julie Maguire shares her raw and transformational journey through grief.With shared journal entries and authentic vulnerability, Julie leads readers on her difficult-yet-hopeful path-one marked by intense emotions, setbacks, revelations, and moments of peace-as she shares her emotional processing in real time.From Grief to Grace offers practical tools culled from Julie’s personal experience and education, including:Grounding techniques to cope with overwhelming feelingsStrategies to avoid common 'grief traps'Navigating interactions with well-meaning but misguided peopleDealing with holidays and anniversariesManaging intrusive thoughts and dreamsShe reveals the permanent yet quieting effects of grief over time and how embracing imperfect progress cultivates healing. From Grief to Grace guides readers through the immediate aftermath of loss, as well as the long-term effects of grief. Her capacity for empathy, compassion, and vulnerability will encourage readers to embrace their imperfect journey and to surrender predefined expectations and timelines.Julie shows how faith in God as loving, present, and sovereign-even in the midst of unanswered questions and broken hearts-brings purpose, consolation, and courage to overcome suffering with renewed strength and peace. Reliance on her faith and connection to God and her community became an integral part of her journey, providing comfort and emotional support.Above all, Julie reminds us that grief permanently alters our lives without defeating our capacity for love. By lowering expectations and extending grace to ourselves and others, we can emerge from loss with expanded hearts. From Grief to Grace shows how you can find renewed purpose through pain and offers solace and empowerment to all experiencing life’s unavoidable sorrows.
