Price: $21.99 US
Published: November 2024
Goodbye for Now is an amazing and eloquently established personal account of the loss of loved ones that anyone that has experienced loss due to death will relate to. I find the personal stories within to be an invaluable source of inspiration derived from times of devastation. I believe every reader will find this book a relatable yet beautiful source for which to carry on in the now, knowing loved ones will be embraced again. Simply a beautiful must-read!
~Isaac C. Carrier, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Louisiana at Monroe
In a world where loss is an inevitable part of the human experience, Goodbye for Now: True Stories of Life, Love, and Loss offers an insightful exploration of grief. Each narrative, woven with honesty and vulnerability, illustrates the diverse ways we cope with the absence of someone loved. Through shared experiences of heartache and resilience, the authors of each story invite readers to reflect on their own journeys of mourning and transformation. The editors skillfully organized a range of authentic voices, with each story exposing the universal themes of love, grief, and strength. A must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of grief or trying to support someone through it. Goodbye for Now reminds us that while our stories may often differ, the threads of shared humanity unite us all.
~Dr. Laurel Elizabeth Hilliker, Sociologist and Fellow in Thanatology; author of
Goodbye for Now is a rich collection of grief stories describing the loss of a parent, spouse/partner, sibling, child, grandparent or other relative, a friend, or a pet. For readers on a personal grief journey, the book provides opportunities to compare and contrast possible paths through loss and find validation for the unique ways that people grieve. For readers who are hoping to support the bereaved, this resource will facilitate understanding and empathy for people who are learning to balance the pain and challenges of grief with the joy that comes with having loved.
~Carla Sofka, PhD, MSW, Professor of Social Work and Public Death Educator
These stories of love and loss offer readers a way into the depths of their own feeling. They give that rare and longed-for permission to experience the heartbreak and vulnerability that come with being human. Bearing witness to the stories of others can support the difficult work of remembering ourselves in the wake of loss, gradually gathering the pieces together in new and unexpected ways.
~Patrick Huston, Psychotherapist
Goodbye for Now is a heartfelt tribute to the strength and resilience found following the loss of a loved one. I have worked in the field of grief for over forty years, and countless individuals have described the value of stories in helping them move forward. Through deeply personal stories, this collection invites readers to share the authentic, unfiltered emotions of individuals navigating their grief. The contributors’ courage in revisiting and sharing these moments is both moving and inspiring, offering readers a unique opportunity to reflect on their own relationships and losses. This book is an invaluable resource for individuals who are seeking comfort, connection, and understanding on their own grief journey.
~Camille B. Wortman, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Stony Brook University
We are invited into the painful grief journeys of family and friends by these stories. Each setback leads through overcoming challenges to reach hope. The reader connects with the deep emotional core of their messages while their pain and pleasure deeply resonate within us. The writers offer us insight, courage, and strength while we realize that one day we too will say goodbye for now. The stories lead us from where we’ve been to where we are going, as they build a bridge connecting us to one another. Thank you for your honest courage and vulnerable transparency about your loss. Your path has been messy, full of confusion, yet there is deep meaning fueled with passion and love. You give us hope and we are grateful.
~Dr. L. Keith Taylor, DMin, Adjunct Professor of Thanatology, Tyndale University/Seminary; Consultant, Tyndale Centre for Grief and Loss; Member of Association for Death Education and Counselling; Author, Seminar Speaker
Goodbye For Now is an amazing piece of literature that reaches across all of humanity. Everyone in life has felt a part of their soul disappear when a loved one leaves us forever. Embracing those losses are hard. But, having a safe space to express those emotions and have those stories told is therapeutic, for not only for the contributors but the reader as well.
~Korwin M. Jean, Author and Educational Consultant
