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Over twenty years and many happy memories later, Madeleine can still remember the intense isolation her grief clouded her with; she felt completely alone. This is what prompted her to write this book: a guide for young people on coping with the loss of a loved one. Bringing together stories of loss, advice from doctors, counsellors, authors and others and Madeleine's own experience and Christian faith, this book offers practical tips and incredible comfort, telling readers everywhere: you are not alone and you will find your way.
Acknowledgements ix
1 You Are Not Alone 1
2 Hearing Bad News (& Meryl’s Story) 7
3 When Death is Sudden (& Molly’s Story) 19
4 What is Death? (& Sam’s Story) 33
5 Conversations(& Grace’s Story) 47
6 Saying Goodbye (& Andrew’s Story) 59
7 What Happens When We Die? (& Carrie’s Story) 71
8 How Could God Let This Happen? (& Dan’s Story) 83
9 Losing a Special Person (& Nadine’s Story) 95
10 How It Feels (& Jerry’s Story) 109
11 The Art of Remembering (& Will’s Story)121
12 What Does the Future Hold? 133
Further Reading and Sources of Help 143
Madeleine Davies is Deputy News Editor and a reporter and features editor for the Church Times, roles which have seen her interview hundreds of people from Bishops to Colombian human rights defenders to Syrian refugees in camps. She has also contributed to other outlets including Reform, Guardian Online, BBC Radio 4 Sunday and Greenbelt. Madeleine is a trustee for Follow Embrace, a charity partnering with Middle East Christians as they bring hope to all who face poverty and injustice. Previously, she worked for a breast cancer charity, an issue close to her heart as she lost her mother to the disease when she was twelve.