A Grief Observed

I am grateful to Lewis for having the courage to yell, to doubt, to kick at God in angry violence. This is a part of a healthy grief which is not often encouraged. Madeline LEngleWritten with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published under a pseudonym, as it was considered too raw. Written momenttomoment as Lewis processed the loss of his wife to cancer, this is more than a mere book on grief, but a visceral hand outstretched in the darkness, a reluctant guide through the mad midnight moments of mourning and loss.Key learnings that Lewis discusses are: Pain is instrumental in the process of spiritual growth Through hardship we often gain the best wisdom Memories are treasures that will comfort you tomorrowThis work inspired the awardwinning film The Shadowlands, starring Anthony Hopkins. Writing A Grief Observed as a defense against total collapse, a safety valve, he came to recognize that bereavement is a universal and integral part of our experience of love. A Grief Observed reminds us that, Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape.