Comfort for Grieving Hearts: The Series

Loss hurts. Grief is challenging.

I wrote these books as a companion for you on this difficult and often confusing journey. They read like a warm conversation between your grieving heart and a trusted friend.

Give your heart a gift of comfort, hope, and healing.

For any loss.

For those who have lost a spouse or partner.

For those who have lost a parent or parents.

For those who have lost a child or grandchild.

Comfort.

We look for it. We long for it.

Grieving hearts need it to survive.

In Comfort for Grieving Hearts, Gary masterfully describes the tapestry of emotion experienced by persons affected by loss. His connection to the reader is demonstrated through sharing his own journey of loss and healing. I share his books with clients and friends with great confidence.

Carrie Andree

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Healing from the loss of a loved one is hard work. To do it well, we need to engage the bereavement challenge every day. In Comfort for Grieving Hearts, Gary guides the reader through the healing process with a daily dose of honesty, courage, compassion and love.

Dr. Craig Borchardt

President / CEO, Hospice Brazos Valley

Gary Roe is no stranger to grief. In Comfort for Grieving Hearts he captures the silent anguish of the grieving and provides practical understanding and insight for how to deal with grief. I found myself saying, ‘YES, YES, YES!’ with every page. If you find yourself in the midst of grief, this is a must read to help make sense of it all.

Troy Allen

Pastor, First Baptist Church, College Station

Loss is painful. Separation hurts.

We need comfort.

Award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor Gary Roe has become a trusted voice to many hurting, grieving hearts. Written with heartfelt compassion, this easy-to-read, warm, and practical book series reads like a caring conversation with a friend and is destined to become a classic for those looking for hope and encouragement in times of loss.

Whether you’ve lost a spouse, child, parent, sibling, relative, or friend, Gary’s desire is to meet you in your grief and walk with you there.

Composed of brief chapters, each book in the Comfort for Grieving Hearts Series is designed to be read one chapter per day, giving you bite-sized bits of comfort, encouragement, and healing over a period of time. You do not have to read it this way, of course. We all grieve differently. Read in the way that is most natural for you.

Please don’t grieve alone. Be kind to yourself. Take your heart seriously. Read on. Comfort awaits you in these pages of these books.

About Gary

In addition to Comfort for Grieving Hearts, Gary Roe is the author of the award-winning bestsellers Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, Please Be Patient, I’m Grieving, Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays Without You. He is also the co-author (with New York Times Bestseller Cecil Murphey) of Not Quite Healed and Saying Goodbye. Gary has been featured on Focus on the Family and CBN, and has more than 500 grief-related articles in print. He is a popular speaker at a wide variety of venues. He currently works as a chaplain and grief specialist with Hospice Brazos Valley in central Texas. Gary loves being a husband and father. He has seven adopted children, including three Colombian daughters. He enjoys swimming, hockey, corny jokes, and cool Hawaiian shirts. Gary and his wife Jen and family live in Texas.

Q&A

Q: Why did you write Comfort for Grieving Hearts?

I surveyed over a thousand people dealing with heavy loss and asked what was most difficult for them at present. Over 80% replied, “Loneliness.” By nature, grief is lonely, and we need good companions for this journey. I wrote this book to be just that. My goal was to meet grieving hearts in their pain and walk with them there, providing comfort, hope, and encouragement along the way.

Q: Who are these books written for?

Each book in the Comfort Series is written for someone going through loss.

The first in the series, Comfort for Grieving Hearts, is for anyone going through a loss of any kind. Though the book focuses primarily on the death of someone close to us, it is immensely relevant and practical for other losses as well. 

Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart is written specifically for those who have lost a spouse or partner.

Comfort for the Grieving Parent’s Heart is for those who have lost a child or grandchild.

Comfort for the Grieving Adult Child’s Heart is for those who have lost a parent or parents.

Q: Can this book be used in groups?

Absolutely. Read and then discussed several chapters at a time, Comfort for Grieving Hearts can kindle warm, real, and meaningful discussion among those enduring a loss. If you would like my input or feedback in the process, feel free to email me. 

Q: Do you ever speak on this subject?

Absolutely and often. The concepts and principles in Comfort for Grieving Hearts can presented as a single talk or in a seminar/workshop format. You can learn more here if you’re interested in having me speak to your group, church, school, or company.

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More Praise for the Comfort Series

If you’re struggling with the loss of a loved one, be encouraged. Gary’s new book, Comfort for the Grieving Heart, walks you through process of emotional healing. You’ll find hope, healing and help filtering your feelings.

Dr. Charles W. Page, MD

In his new book, Comfort for Grieving Hearts, Gary Roe masterfully describes the journey of grief. But he doesn’t stop there. He guides the reader to a deeper understanding of what they may face on their journey. Then he provides helpful insights and affirmations to assist them on this journey. There are no simple or correct paths on the grief journey. That is why Comfort for Grieving Hearts is a must read. It will assist the reader in maneuvering the potholes, detours and dead ends they may face in their grief journey.

Brian Kenney

Pastor

The author’s ability to connect with grieving hearts is so evident in this book. Readers will see themselves on almost every page and find the comfort they need in Gary’s compassionate empathy and counsel. I highly recommend this book to anyone experiencing loss.

Paul Casale

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

I give this book the highest praise I can – it rings true. While reading it, I relived the range of emotions I felt through my grief journey. At the end I felt hopeful and light again, just like in real life. I know it will be a treasured resource for others.

Kelli Levey Reynolds

Mays Business School, Texas A&M University

Gary Roe seems to have the ability to put into words exactly what my heart felt after the loss of my spouse. His writings are full of truth and healing. Thank you Gary for using your personal pain to help others on their grief journey.

Page Bratcher

Grief and Divorce Recovery Coach

An easy to read book with short, daily chapters. The format offers a unique way to deal with grief. I especially like the “affirmations” at the end of each chapter. Be sure to read the Summary of Grief Affirmations at the end of the book.

Cindy Fanning

Licensed Medical Social Worker, Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Comfort for Grieving Hearts is the book for anyone who loses a loved one. In its chapters you’ll recognize how you’re feeling that day, gain insight into why you are feeling this way, and learn strategies to cope and grow. You’ll return to it again and again.

Debra Johnson

M.Div., Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

From the first words on the first pages, I knew that this book was going to be different. This isn’t just a book about grieving. It’s about me. How am I going to heal? Where is my hope? Gary is speaking directly into my soul. Every page tells me that it’s somehow going to be okay.

Scott Marlow

Journey Church