Grief is a difficult subject to read about and an even more
subject to experience. I have read many
books that cover this topic, but none covers the experience as well as “When
There are No Easy Answers” by John S. Feinberg.
People never know what to say to their friends or family
members when a tragic illness or death occurs. In this book, the author covers
the usual comments that are not helpful, and why they are not helpful. Often
scripture is quoted, but misused. Next, he shared how he moved forward and
learned to cope with the challenges ahead of him. He even tackled the subject of the suffering
Christian in the chapter “Grace, Justice, and the Suffering of the Righteous”.
The book ends with ten ways the God uses suffering.
This is a deeply personal book in which the author shares
his personal thoughts and experiences in an effort to help others. In my opinion, that reaching out to his
readers is what makes this book different from others I have read. His experience was with the devastating diagnosis
of his wife, but the lessons learned are applicable to all types of grief.
I wish that the lessons and type of compassion in this
book were taught in churches and Sunday schools. I highly recommend this book
for those suffering tragedies of their own, but also for those who want to
react to those around them in a positive, helpful way.
I received a copy of When There Are No Answers by John S. Feinberg from Kregel Publications in exchange for an honest review.
