{"product_id":"the-empty-chair-susan-j-r-n-zonnebelt-smeenge-ed-d-9780801063770","title":"The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions","description":"Losing a loved one--whether a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend--leaves people feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Holidays and other special occasions seem to intensify the pain. Whether the occasion is Christmas or Easter, a birthday or anniversary, these celebrations force the bereaved to again face the reality of a loved one's absence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries know firsthand the sorrow of bereavement: Both lost a spouse. Yet as they faced their pain and gleaned insights from their professions--Susan is a psychologist, Robert, a minister--they found renewed richness on special days that once brought heartache. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Empty Chair, \u003c\/i\u003e the authors share a comforting blend of emotional support, spiritual guidance, and personal experience to help readers honor their loved one on important days. Those who support the bereaved--mental-health professionals, pastors, funeral home staff, and others--will also appreciate this book for its reflective yet practical approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zonnebelt-Smeenge Susan J. R. N. Ed D., Robert C. De Vries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0801063779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801063770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baker Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Zonnebelt-Smeenge Susan J. R. N. Ed D.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046074904831,"sku":"9780801063770","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_242c1273-21a0-4f97-87e1-9071ba687291.jpg?v=1684982476","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-empty-chair-susan-j-r-n-zonnebelt-smeenge-ed-d-9780801063770","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}