Too Soon to Say Goodbye

by Susan Titus Osborn, Karen Kosman, Jeenie Gordon

Overview

Too Soon to Say Goodbye offers a renewal of courage and faith for families and friends grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Written by three women all uniquely affected by suicide, the book explores the aftermath from a wide range of true stories. Based on the hope found in God's Word, Too Soon to Say Goodbye offers specially selected Scripture passages and Bible stories that demonstrate God's love and compassion in times of sorrow. Pastors, family therapists, and grief support groups will also find Too Soon to Say Goodbye an indispensable resource.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596692435
Publisher:	New Hope Publishers
Publication date:	12/01/2009
Edition description:	RELIGION / Christian Life / Relationships
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Susan Titus Osborn, Karen L. Kosman, and Jeenie Gordon all suffered emotional abuse as children. Karen and Susan both continued the cycle by marrying verbally abusive men. Today both are remarried to supportive Christian husbands, and the cycle of abuse has been broken. Both are inspirational speakers and writers. Susan has published 28 books, and Karen has had many articles and stories published in books and magazines. Jeenie, as a licensed marriage and family therapist for 20 years, has counseled many verbally abused patients. She has published five books, one of which was a Gold Medallion finalist.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Letter to Robbie 9

Chapter 1 "Please, God This Must Be a Mistake" 13

Chapter 2 Why 29

Chapter 3 Will Life Ever Seem Normal Again? 43

Chapter 4 This Too Will Pass 59

Chapter 5 Learning to Let Go 75

Chapter 6 Suicide and Divorce: Is There a Connection? 89

Chapter 7 God, Help Me! 107

Chapter 8 On the Edge 121

Chapter 9 Saving a Life 137

Chapter 10 Forgiveness: The Path to Freedom 153

Chapter 11 The Courage to Go On 167

Chapter 12 Free to Live Again 185

Appendix: Facts and Resources 203