Rare are the friends that stay with us in our times of crisis. They tend to talk more (like Job's friends), listen less, and speak in ways that compromise rather than comfort. A Silent Sorrow is one of those rare and special friends. In this new, updated and expanded edition, this "best friend" of those dealing with this too silent, too lonely sorrow brings insight, reflection, comfort and hope to all who choose to spend time with it ... or let the authors spend time with them. The book is divided into four sections, "The Grief of Pregnancy Loss", "Pregnancy Loss Examined," "The Response of Others" and "Special Circumstances." The material is equally of help to family and friends as to the professionals and caring volunteers who walk alongside. This book is a reference guide that needs wide circulation. There is much in the book to teach us and to comfort us.
The Rev. Richard B. Gilbert, D.Min., BCC, Executive Director, The World Pastoral Care Center