Books with author gary ross

This loss changes everything. The loss of a life partner can be traumatic. Oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on as if nothing happened. Stunned, shocked, sad, confused, and angry, we blink in disbelief. Our hearts are broken. Our souls shake. We look for comfort. Our broken, grieving hearts need it to survive.Multiple award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor Gary Roe is a trusted voice who has been helping wounded, grieving hearts find hope and healing for more than three decades. Written with heartfelt compassion, this warm, easy-to-read, and practical book reads like a caring conversation with a friend and will become a comforting companion as you navigate the turbulent waters of grief.Gary’s desire is to meet you in your grief and walk with you there. Composed of brief chapters, Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart 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. In Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, you will discover how to...* Process complicated grief emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, guilt, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc).* Navigate all the relational changes - feeling alone, misunderstood, isolated, and even rejected by those around you. * Handle the increased stress and uncertainty that this heavy loss can bring. * Deal with physical and mental health issues, illnesses, and new symptoms that often arise. * Take care of yourself through diet, hydration, fitness, and rest. * Deal with a myriad of practical issues (financial challenges, parenting, family activities). * Handle the intense, deep loneliness that often comes with this loss. You will also find hope in how to...* Think through the challenging spiritual and faith questions that frequently surface. * Relate well to the people around you - those who are helpful and those who aren't. * Overcome the tendency to run from emotional pain with unhealthy habits or compulsive behaviors. * Deal well with triggers and the grief bursts that will come.* Find the support you need for survival, recovery, and healing (safe people, fellow grievers, counseling, etc.).* Develop a simple, realistic plan for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. * Use your grief for good - for yourself, your family, and others. *Allow this loss to give you greater perspective and motivate you to live more effectively than ever before. * Make your life count, one day, one moment at a time. Please don’t grieve alone. Let Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart join you on this arduous, tasking journey. Be kind to yourself. Take your heart seriously. Death has invaded, but it doesn't have to win. Read on. Comfort awaits you in these pages of this book.

Unthinkable. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking.Whatever words we choose, they all fall far short of the reality. The loss of a child is a terrible thing.How do we survive this? Can we?Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child was written to help. Bestselling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe uses his three decades of experience interacting with grieving parents to give us this heartfelt, easy-to-read, and intensely practical book. In Shattered, Roe walks the reader through the powerful impact a child’s death can have - emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually. - Intense, unpredictable emotions can hijack us at a moment’s notice. - Our minds spin. We forget things. It feels like we’re going crazy. - Our bodies get hit. Our health can be impacted. - Our souls feel crushed, shaking our faith and what we think we believe. - Our relationships change. A deep loneliness of the heart can set in. - Our plans and dreams are shattered. We’re now in uncharted territory. Yes, the loss of a child affects everything. In Shattered, you will discover how to…- Manage the massive changes that are occurring in your life- Take care of yourself during this process- Honor your child with your grief- Love those around you, even with a broken heart- Live life as well as possible while in the midst of great pain- Make your child's life count in deep and powerful waysShattered is not a magic pill. The death of a child cannot be fixed. But comfort, compassion, guidance, and hope can be found in these pages. We will never be the same, but we can survive. And to some degree, we can heal.Shattered can help. Open this book, and let the healing continue.

Best Book Awards Finalist and National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist "Roe nicely describes the emotions surviving spouses feel." - Cecil Murphey, widower, NY Times Bestselling author of more than 130 books He was your love. She was your partner. Now your heart is broken. What do you do with all the pain, confusion, and anger? What will life be like? Who are you now? Your heart needs answers. Heartbroken can help. Award-winning author, speaker, grief counselor and bereavement specialist Gary Roe is a compassionate and trusted voice in grief recovery who has been bringing comfort, hope, encouragement, and healing to hurting, wounded hearts for more than 30 years. He has walked with hundreds of widows and widowers through this painful valley. From their stories he has composed this incredibly practical work that will touch your heart and comfort your soul. In Heartbroken - this deeply personal, easy-to-read book - you will learn how to... Process grief's overwhelming, roller-coaster emotions (sadness, anger, confusion, anxiety, fear, guilt, depression). Manage life's new upheavals and stresses, including physical symptoms and illness. Survive feeling misunderstood, alone, and even rejected. Deal with all the different relationship shifts (family, friends, church, social groups) that occur with this loss. Take care of yourself - health, fitness, nutrition, expectations, and commitments. Think about and face the future with hope, including birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Recover, heal, grow, and live again. As you read, you will discover three important truths: You're far from alone, You're not crazy, You will make it through this. "Heartbroken had what I needed to hear delivered in a kind and upbeat tone." - Kelli "Heartbroken touched on every emotion I experienced since the death of my husband." - Leslie "Heartbroken connected with my heart. I needed that. Badly." - Sam "Concise, well-organized, easy-to-read." - Eleanor "I was stunned. Heartbroken was my survival kit." - Steve Whether sudden or anticipated, the death of a husband or wife is traumatic. Recovery and healing are challenging. Take your grief seriously. Be kind to yourself. Scroll up and grab your copy of Heartbroken today.

Loss is painful. Separation hurts. We need comfort. Oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on as if nothing happened. Stunned, shocked, sad, confused, and angry, we blink in disbelief. The pain can be immense. We look for comfort. We long for it. Grieving hearts need it to survive. Multiple 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-listen, warm, and practical book 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, Comfort for Grieving Hearts is designed to be listened 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. In Comfort for Grieving Hearts, you will find peace and comfort in: Processing complicated grief emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, guilt, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc). Navigating feeling alone, misunderstood, and even rejected by those around you. Handling the increased stress and uncertainty that heavy loss can bring. Dealing with physical and mental health issues, illnesses, and new symptoms that often arise. Taking care of yourself through diet, hydration, fitness, and rest. Thinking through the challenging spiritual and faith questions that frequently surface. Relating well to the people around you - those who are helpful and those who aren't. Overcoming the tendency to run from emotional pain with unhealthy habits or compulsive behaviors. Finding the support you need for survival, recovery, and healing (safe people, fellow grievers, counseling, etc.). Developing a simple, realistic plan for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Using your grief for good - for yourself, your family, and others. Allowing this loss to give you greater perspective and motivate you to live more effectively than ever before. Making your life count, one day, one moment at a time.

"A truly healing book." (Glen Lord, President, The Compassionate Friends) Unthinkable. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking. Whatever words we choose, they all fall far short of the reality. The loss of a child is a terrible thing. Accidents. Disease. Suicide. School shootings. Murder. Natural disasters. War. No matter how or when, the death of a child (no matter what age) can shatter the heart. How do you survive this? Can you? Best-selling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe uses his three decades of experience interacting with grieving parents to give us this heartfelt and intensely practical book. In Shattered, Roe walks the listener through the powerful impact a child's death can have - emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually. Shattered unpacks the depth of this loss, describing how: Intense, unpredictable emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, fear, depression) can hijack us at a moment's notice. Our minds spin. We can't concentrate. We forget things. It feels like we're going crazy Our bodies get hit. Symptoms surface. Our health can be impacted. Illness can invade. Our souls feel crushed. Guilt shakes us. What we believe gets challenged. Our relationships change. Marriage, family, and friendships feel the impact. Our plans and dreams are shattered. The future has changed. We're in uncharted territory. In Shattered, you will discover how you can: Deal with the volatile, unpredictable emotions assaulting you. Manage the massive changes that are occurring in your life and routine. Move through feeling overwhelmed and begin to heal. Take care of yourself and your health amidst all the challenges. Honor your child with how you grieve. Love those around you, even with a broken heart. Navigate spiritual uncertainties and faith questions. Turn couple, family, and relational upheaval into personal growth. Support your other children in their grief and parent well through this. Find the people and resources you need to begin to recover. Decipher whether counseling or grief coaching would be beneficial for you. Live life as well as possible while in the midst of great pain. Make your child's life count in deep and powerful ways. Shattered is not a magic pill. The death of a child cannot be fixed. But comfort, compassion, guidance, and hope can be found in this book. If you are a grieving parent or grandparent, this book is here to help. We will never be the same, but we can survive. And to some degree, we can heal. Shattered can help. Listen to this book, and let the healing continue. Shattered was a 2017 Best Book Awards Finalist.

The unthinkable has happened. Painful. Crushing. Traumatic. Confusing. Complicated. No chance to say goodbye. No final embrace, kiss, or touch. No opportunity to clear the air, ask and give forgiveness, or make amends.A life gone.The tsunami has come, and now you're left standing amid the aftermath. What do you do?Reach out and grab the hand of multiple award-winning author and grief counselor Gary Roe. Let him walk with you through this uncharted, forbidding territory. You need a companion who can be a source of comfort, perspective, hope, and healing. Let Gary journey with you through the aftermath and help you pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild your heart and life. Aftermath was written to...* Connect with your heart in all the pain, grief, and confusion.* Be a companion for you in this unwanted, heart-crushing process that has been thrust upon you.* Be a source of comfort, perspective, healing, and peace.* Provide practical tools to help you pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild your heart and life. In Aftermath, you can discover how to...* Be kind to yourself and patient with yourself during this incredibly hard time.* Manage the racing thoughts and volatile emotions that come.* Deal with other people and the unhelpful words and weird reactions that come your way.* Navigate the tough spiritual issues and faith questions that confront your soul.* Grieve in healthy ways that honor the one you lost, take your own heart seriously, and express kindness and compassion to those around you.* Abandon the notion of quick fixes, self-medicating relief, and the lying voice of addiction as a way out.* Latch onto the truth that no one is beyond repair and that anyone can heal - including you.* Use your grief as fuel for good and make this death count by living with more purpose and meaning than ever before.* Save lives and become part of the solution to this raging suicide epidemic. You didn't choose this road. You woke up on day and found you were on it. You're left standing in amid the aftermath. But you are not alone. Far from it. Let Aftermath become a understanding companion for you in the days ahead.

Winner, 2018 Best Book AwardLoss is painful. Separation hurts. We need comfort.Oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on as if nothing happened. Stunned, shocked, sad, confused, and angry, we blink in disbelief. The pain can be immense.We look for comfort. We long for it. Grieving hearts need it to survive.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 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, Comfort for Grieving Hearts 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 this book.

This loss changes everything. The loss of a life partner can be traumatic. Oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on as if nothing happened. Stunned, shocked, sad, confused, and angry, we blink in disbelief. Our hearts are broken. Our souls shake. We look for comfort. Our broken, grieving hearts need it to survive.Multiple award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor Gary Roe is a trusted voice who has been helping wounded, grieving hearts find hope and healing for more than three decades. Written with heartfelt compassion, this warm, easy-to-read, and practical book reads like a caring conversation with a friend and will become a comforting companion as you navigate the turbulent waters of grief.Gary’s desire is to meet you in your grief and walk with you there. Composed of brief chapters, Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart 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. In Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, you will discover how to...* Process complicated grief emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, guilt, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc).* Navigate all the relational changes - feeling alone, misunderstood, isolated, and even rejected by those around you. * Handle the increased stress and uncertainty that this heavy loss can bring.* Deal with physical and mental health issues, illnesses, and new symptoms that often arise.* Take care of yourself through diet, hydration, fitness, and rest.* Deal with a myriad of practical issues (financial challenges, parenting, family activities)* Handle the intense, deep loneliness that often comes with this loss.You will also find hope in how to...* Think through the challenging spiritual and faith questions that frequently surface.* Relate well to the people around you - those who are helpful and those who aren't.* Overcome the tendency to run from emotional pain with unhealthy habits or compulsive behaviors.* Deal well with triggers and the grief bursts that will come.* Find the support you need for survival, recovery, and healing (safe people, fellow grievers, counseling, etc.).* Develop a simple, realistic plan for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.*Use your grief for good - for yourself, your family, and others. *Allow this loss to give you greater perspective and motivate you to live more effectively than ever before.*Make your life count, one day, one moment at a time.Please don’t grieve alone. Let Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart join you on this arduous, tasking journey. Be kind to yourself. Take your heart seriously. Death has invaded, but it doesn't have to win. Read on. Comfort awaits you in these pages of this book.

Best Books Awards Finalist. Unthinkable. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking.Whatever words we choose, they all fall far short of the reality. The loss of a child is a terrible thing.How do we survive this? Can we?Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child was written to help. Bestselling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe uses his three decades of experience interacting with grieving parents to give us this heartfelt, easy-to-read, and intensely practical book. In Shattered, Roe walks the reader through the powerful impact a child’s death can have - emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually. •Intense, unpredictable emotions can hijack us at a moment’s notice. •Our minds spin. We forget things. It feels like we’re going crazy. •Our bodies get hit. Our health can be impacted. •Our souls feel crushed, shaking our faith and what we think we believe. •Our relationships change. A deep loneliness of the heart can set in. •Our plans and dreams are shattered. We’re now in uncharted territory. Yes, the loss of a child affects everything. In Shattered, you will discover how to…•Manage the massive changes that are occurring in your life•Take care of yourself during this process•Honor your child with your grief•Love those around you, even with a broken heart•Live life as well as possible while in the midst of great pain•Make your child's life count in deep and powerful waysShattered is not a magic pill. The death of a child cannot be fixed. But comfort, compassion, guidance, and hope can be found in these pages. We will never be the same, but we can survive. And to some degree, we can heal. Shattered can help. Open this book, and let the healing continue.

The unthinkable has happened.Painful. Crushing. Traumatic. Confusing. Complicated.No chance to say goodbye. No final embrace, kiss, or touch. No opportunity to clear the air, ask and give forgiveness, or make amends.A life gone.The tsunami has come, and now you're left standing amid the aftermath.What do you do?Reach out and grab the hand of multiple award-winning author and grief counselor Gary Roe. Let him walk with you through this uncharted, forbidding territory. You need a companion who can be a source of comfort, perspective, hope, and healing. Let Gary journey with you through the aftermath and help you pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild your heart and life.Aftermath was written to...Connect with your heart in all the pain, grief, and confusion.Be a companion for you in this unwanted, heart-crushing process that has been thrust upon you.Be a source of comfort, perspective, healing, and peace.Provide practical tools to help you pick up the pieces and begin to rebuild your heart and life.In Aftermath, you can discover how to...Be kind to yourself and patient with yourself during this incredibly hard time.Manage the racing thoughts and volatile emotions that come.Deal with other people and the unhelpful words and weird reactions that come your way.Navigate the tough spiritual issues and faith questions that confront your soul.Grieve in healthy ways that honor the one you lost, take your own heart seriously, and express kindness and compassion to those around you.Abandon the notion of quick fixes, self-medicating relief, and the lying voice of addiction as a way out.Latch onto the truth that no one is beyond repair and that anyone can heal - including you. Use your grief as fuel for good and make this death count by living with more purpose and meaning than ever before.Save lives and become part of the solution to this raging suicide epidemic.You didn't choose this road. You woke up on day and found you were on it. You're left standing in amid the aftermath.But you are not alone. Far from it. Let Aftermath become a understanding companion for you in the days ahead.

2016 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTYou've lost someone you love. Your heart is broken. Now you're facing a holiday or special occasion. What are you going to do? How do you handle this?Bestselling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe has given you a grief survival kit designed for the holidays. Speaking from both personal and professional grief experiences, he will empower you to navigate special days and seasons with new confidence. Holidays are difficult, especially when you're grieving the loss of someone you love. In this book, you will discover how to: - Deal with unspoken yet powerful expectations- Handle continual memories and reminders of your loved one- Face feeling misunderstood, lonely, and isolated,- Process unpredictable emotions and feeling vulnerable- Take yourself and your own heart seriously- Make good choices—what to do, how, and with whomFinding your way to grieve well over the holidays can be overwhelming without a trusted guide. Gary knows your pain and will walk beside you, offering effective tools to help you face the holidays with hope rather than apprehension.Healing from loss is challenging. Facing a holiday while grieving the loss of a spouse, child, parent, or someone close is tough duty. Use holidays and special times to help you grieve and honor the one you're missing. Scroll up and grab this comforting, practical book today.

He was your love. She was your partner. Now your heart is broken. What do you do with all the pain, confusion, and anger? What will life be like? Who are you now?Your heart needs answers. Heartbroken can help. Bestselling author, hospice chaplain and grief specialist Gary Roe has walked with hundreds of spouses through this painful valley. From their stories he has composed this incredibly practical work that will touch your heart and comfort your soul. In this deeply personal, easy-to-read book, you will learn the following:- How to better manage the up and down, roller-coaster emotions of grief.- How to manage being misunderstood and navigate all the relationship changes that occur with the loss of a mate.- How to think about and face the future with hope. As you read, you will discover that you are far from alone, you’re not crazy, and that you will make it through this. The loss of a husband or wife is traumatic. Healing from loss is challenging. Open this book, and let the healing continue. Scroll up and grab your copy today. Heartbroken is a USA Best Book Awards Finalist and a National Indie Excellence Book Awards Finalist.