{"product_id":"a-grief-observed-spiral-bound","title":"A Grief Observed   (Spiral bound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"I am grateful to Lewis for having the courage to yell, to doubt, to kick at God in angry violence. This is a part of a healthy grief which is not often encouraged.\" - Madeline L'EngleWritten with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published under a pseudonym, as it was considered too raw. Written moment-to-moment as Lewis processed the loss of his wife to cancer, this is more than a mere book on grief, but a visceral hand outstretched in the darkness, a reluctant guide through the \"mad midnight moments\" of mourning and loss.Key learnings that Lewis discusses are: Pain is instrumental in the process of spiritual growth Through hardship we often gain the best wisdom Memories are treasures that will comfort you tomorrowThis work inspired the award-winning film The Shadowlands, starring Anthony Hopkins. Writing A Grief Observed as \"a defense against total collapse, a safety valve,\" he came to recognize that \"bereavement is a universal and integral part of our experience of love.\" A Grief Observed reminds us that, “Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Coil","offers":[{"title":"Spiral-bound","offer_id":54455598383417,"sku":"422365","price":31.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/3615\/0073\/files\/download_5e8ee295-5420-47bb-83c1-6730de4cc509.jpg?v=1788968693","url":"https:\/\/shophappycoil.com\/products\/a-grief-observed-spiral-bound","provider":"Happy Coil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}