{"product_id":"from-grief-to-grace-julie-maguire-9798218362454","title":"From Grief to Grace: A Woman's Story of Love, Loss \u0026 the Challenge of Once Again Embracing God's Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom walking through the initial shock and sadness of loss to navigating holidays, anniversaries, and firsts without her loved one, Julie Maguire shares her raw and transformational journey through grief.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith shared journal entries and authentic vulnerability, Julie leads readers on her difficult-yet-hopeful path-one marked by intense emotions, setbacks, revelations, and moments of peace-as she shares her emotional processing in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Grief to Grace offers practical tools culled from Julie's personal experience and education, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounding techniques to cope with overwhelming feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies to avoid common \"grief traps\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating interactions with well-meaning but misguided people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with holidays and anniversaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging intrusive thoughts and dreams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe reveals the permanent yet quieting effects of grief over time and how embracing imperfect progress cultivates healing. From Grief to Grace guides readers through the immediate aftermath of loss, as well as the long-term effects of grief. Her capacity for empathy, compassion, and vulnerability will encourage readers to embrace their imperfect journey and to surrender predefined expectations and timelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulie shows how faith in God as loving, present, and sovereign-even in the midst of unanswered questions and broken hearts-brings purpose, consolation, and courage to overcome suffering with renewed strength and peace. Reliance on her faith and connection to God and her community became an integral part of her journey, providing comfort and emotional support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove all, Julie reminds us that grief permanently alters our lives without defeating our capacity for love. By lowering expectations and extending grace to ourselves and others, we can emerge from loss with expanded hearts. From Grief to Grace shows how you can find renewed purpose through pain and offers solace and empowerment to all experiencing life's unavoidable sorrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julie Maguire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218362454\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hawksong Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Julie Maguire","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47135499518207,"sku":"9798218362454","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e263b983-efea-46db-b7ac-8df7cc5e3d71.jpg?v=1755010338","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-grief-to-grace-julie-maguire-9798218362454","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}