{"product_id":"a-grief-observed","title":"A Grief Observed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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 L'Engle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published under a pseudonym, as it was considered too raw. Written moment-to-moment 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey learnings that Lewis discusses are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003ePain is instrumental in the process of spiritual growthThrough hardship we often gain the best wisdomMemories are treasures that will comfort you tomorrow\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work inspired the award-winning film The Shadowlands, starring Anthony Hopkins. Writing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Grief Observed\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\" \u003cem\u003eA Grief Observed\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that, \"Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C. S. Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51990971318573,"sku":"BS-8XD-652388","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/9780060652388-HD.jpg?v=1776283019","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-grief-observed","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}