Why did I write the popular, faith-based grief survival guide Love Never Dies: Embracing Grief with Hope & Promise?  Here are the reasons that I felt this important book needed to be written:

• I am convinced that the burden of grief can be changed and lightened by altering how mourners, caregivers and culture think about grief. I want mourners as much as realistically possible to have opportunities in their grief journey to be encouraged rather than discouraged.
• I understand that grief is never easy. I also understand that with knowledge about the true nature and purpose of grief and with support, comfort, and encouragement from others, grief can become easier.
• I have observed that long-held misunderstandings of grief by mourners, their caregivers and supporters, and the culture often create unnecessary complications for mourners in their grief and in their lives.
• I wanted to share with others insights, knowledge and perspectives…