Book Review: "Walking with Those Who Weep"

Many congregations, especially in the area where I live, have had one or both of the Williams brothers to come and conduct a “grief seminar.” Ron and Don Williams do an excellent job at these conferences helping both those who are grieving as well as those are care-givers, friends and acquaintances.

Their book on the subject, Walking with Those Who Weep: A Guide to Grief Support, is an excellent summary of the information they give in the weekend seminars. Helping those who grieve is, in many ways, an art-form. Just saying “something” isn’t what is needed; saying the right thing (or nothing) is needed. This book helps the grieving, but may serve a better purpose for those of us who are near the bereaved.

As one who works with young people, I didn’t know if this book would be of a great deal of value for my work. But one entire chapter (and one of the best, in my opinion) deals with how to help children during times of loss. While it is geared more to parents and guardians, the information and suggestions could be utilized by anyone who has a hand in helping with the youth.

This book is a quick read and will cause you to stop and think about your own mannerisms. It will cause you to really stop and think about what you say and do for a grieving family. If you are grieving, this book may be of some help, too, as it written in such a way that will help you understand that the feelings you have are, most likely, normal and, in many ways, healthy.

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