Let's Discuss: What Grieving People Wish You Knew by Nancy Guthrie
February Book CLUB DISCUSSION
We’re here to dive into the details of chapters 1-4 of the book. Haven’t read it yet? Learn more about What Grieving People Wish You Knew by Nancy Guthrie here.
I have really enjoyed reading What Grieving People Wish You Knew this month with you. I hope that the book has been helpful to you in this season of learning to navigate grief.
I’m curious what you thought about the book, if it did feel helpful and what your big takeaways were. I’ve listed a few discussion questions below and would love for you to answer them here on the blog in the comment section or in the community.
Let’s discuss!
I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I’m sharing my thoughts on this week’s episode on The Joyful Mourning Podcast (No. 192), so make sure to tune into that. Leave your thoughts in the comment section here on the blog or in The Joyful Mourning Community.
BOOK CLUB discussION QUESTIONS
What did you like best about this book?
Share a favorite quote from the book. Why did this quote stand out?
What is one thing you learned or one takeaway from the book?
What aspect of the book did you most relate to?
What surprised you about this book?
If you got the chance to ask the author of this book one question, what would it be?
How would you rate this book on a scale of 1-10?
I’m looking forward to hearing your answers to those questions!
What Grieving People Wish You Knew, Chapters 1-4
by Nancy Guthrie
“This book is tender, compassionate, clear, honest... and practical.”
Paul David Tripp
Quick Summary of the book
We want to say or do something that helps our grieving friend. But what?
When someone we know is grieving, we want to help. But sometimes we stay away or stay silent, afraid that we will do or say the wrong thing, that we will hurt instead of help.
In this straightforward and practical book, Nancy Guthrie provides us with the insight we need to confidently interact with grieving people. Drawing upon the input of hundreds of grieving people, as well as her own experience of grief, Nancy offers specifics on what to say and what not to say, and what to do and what to avoid. Tackling touchy topics like talking about heaven, navigating interactions on social media, and more, this book will equip readers to support those who are grieving with wisdom and love. Description via Amazon
About The Author
Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshops for Women. She is the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast from the Gospel Coalition and the author of numerous books, including Even Better than Eden and Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus. She and her husband are cohosts of the GriefShare video series and lead Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child.
Nancy and her husband, David, make their home in Nashville, Tennessee where, according to Nancy, life is less about professional pursuits than about the ordinary aspects of being a wife, mother, friend, and follower of Jesus, with clothes to wash, e-mails to answer, and a friend to listen to. Author bio via Amazon
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LEARNING, GROWING & HEALING TOGETHER
The Morning Book Club is here to provide support and thoughtful conversation about what we are reading and learning. We’re here for the books that will offer insight on navigating grief, life after loss and finding hope.
We will do so in a super simple way — because as fellow grieving moms, we know how hard it can be to read more than a few words at a time. We’re here for you and can’t wait to learn, grow and heal together.
xo,
ashlee