In moments of national tragedy and private grief, the right words can be hard to find. Beyond Our Tears is a collection which will help in expressing what is almost beyond words. Drawing on the experiance of those who can reflect on war and reconciliation, as well as those confronted with tragic events in Aberfan, Dunblane and Soham, this book brings together appropriate prayers, readings, poems and hymns. It will be invaluable to anyone who wants to bring fresh insights into the observance of rememberance time and also to those who wish to devise a distinctive service in response to a local or national tragedy. Beyond Our Tears was published by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland in February 2004 and is our 9970th best seller. The ISBN for Beyond Our Tears is 9780851692869.

A true story, Beyond the Tears begins with the suicide attempt of an abused and addicted twenty-five-year-old woman. In the aftermath, she commits to counseling to recover from anxiety and depression associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. The author engages the reader in therapy sessions where the young woman reveals dysfunctional family relationships, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and mental illness. Due to the therapeutic process, the woman discovers a path to love and the value of life, and she ultimately achieves a life that reflects health and happiness. In sharing this inspirational journey, the author provides a message of hope. Sexual assault, addiction, and suicide are unsolved social problems that carry stigmas. The stigmas cast a code of silence that do not solve problems. The result from not speaking about the crime of sexual assault is too often tragic. Thus, there is a need for real stories of recovery. By bringing my dark secrets to light, it is my hope that others who have had similar events will know that they are not alone. Readers may explore their own emotions to open lines of communication, eliminate shame, and experience healing. I also hope that my book promotes understanding of the issues that cause individual suffering and plague our society.

Nine mothers who lost a child and met in a support group give comfort and direction to bereaved parents in a chorus of supportive voices.

Contributions from numerous families who have lost a child. Also includes contributions from siblings.

A renowned educator provides young people with understanding based on Jewish faith to cope with death by sharing true stories..

I have always heard that love is a wonderful thing and once you find the right person nothing else matters. Brenda thought she had found the right person in Robert Hill and that nothing or anyone would ever come between them. She had found the greatest love of her life. Brenda made all her plans, but these plans were not to be. Just like a terrible storm she would be tossed around and turned upside down. Would she land on her feet or not. What would become of that great love? Life is a lesson. You can not go back and make corrections, but you can learn and move forward. Never give up.

Bertha has so much insight and wisdom regarding the issues that women face on a day-to-day basis. In her collection of essay writings, she gives you a front and center seat of what illness, relationships, economics, spirituality, humor, sadness, encouragement, self-revelations, and realistic events bring to the table of life. Her faith is evident throughout the pages of her exciting book.Tragedies and suffering have filled Bertha's life, but when you read her expressions of self-revelations, you feel hopeful and motivated to stay true to yourself despite the trials that come to defeat you emotionally and physically. Her mission and purpose is to allow women to see themselves and to operate decisively for deliverance and restoration.Bertha's explicit and down-to-earth approach in taking a lemon and creating lemonade deeply moves the reader. Her honesty and ability to relate to women of all races will keep you energized and hopeful. She tends to emphasize speaking to Black women and their survival primarily due to the high mortality rate from cancer, chronic diseases, life choices, and family relationships affecting their well-being. All women will identify with Bertha's empowering essays and her favorite expression "Truth time."

"The risen Christ meets us in our tears." With these gentle words Hudson invites you into the story of Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus in the garden on the first Easter morning. Follow this beloved pastor's guidance to open your heart to the living Christ, find hope to move beyond your tears, and reach out to those suffering around you.

This emotionally painful, yet thoughtful and absorbing book reveals, in the first person, the way manic depression works on the mind--how it can alter one's life path, and what the illness may cost the manic depressive. An end section describes the disease, diagnosis and treatment, and the relationship between manic depression and creativity.