I was given this book by a friend in 1984 when my grandmother died. I did not read it then. But, when my father died in 1994, I finally picked this book up and read it. The revised version (which you can purchase now with the additional poems, etc.) is even better than the old version I received in 1984. It's tremendous and very spiritually uplifting and healing when you have just lost a loved one. I now send a copy along with a sympathy card to all of my close friends and family members who "Lose A Loved One." I've mailed two of these books (in the last five months) to friends of mine who lost a parent. I highly recommend it!

I have not read this book, but I read a poem from one of Helen Steiner's book at my father's funeral in 1998, it was about "My Dad" or a similar title, I thought it was in the book "Somebody Loves You" but it isn't can somebody help me find it please. Many thanks

After the death of our 16 yr old daughter we were given many books to read and groups to join for comfort. Out of 8 books that we read only this one "When you lose a loved one" by Charles Allen offered us comfort and peace. I have shared this book with the newly bereaved and the feedback is always "thank you, it really helped me". No book will ever take away the pain but this book gave me an inner peace that helped me to go forward as a christian. I have recommended this book to Compassionate Friends in our area in California and they have also had positive feedback. M.Burrin

This is a beautifully written and comforting book, concisely written, not long winded - not a word is wasted. It is entertaining to read using many illustrative stories. It is a faith building, scripturally based book that re-enforces the power of prayer and how to do it effectively - as well as what to expect from it and from God. It was extremely comforting to me after the death of a friend, and I have since bought quantitys of these small, inexpensive books and give one to anyone I encounter who is down-trodden or in emotional need, and every one of them has thanked me and found it helpful.

Wonderful book. Very positive and upbeat. A great gift for anyone. I purchased a copy for my two college children. It would make an inexpensive graduation present for either high school or college students that would be treasured for years to come.

I had dated someone for 8 year,was about to marry him and he left me for another. I was at the end of a line and this book gave me strangth to move on;It helped me to understand the differance between my will, others will for me and GODs will; I came to a deeper understanding of life as a whole; And through proper prayer, how God can change your life and how you see it. I am stronger than ever. The book dosn't stop there though. You name it, it encompasses all of life and deaths questions. You will learn the power of prayer, what the lords prayer is about,Gods will,how to seek Gods help. And much more!

This is an excellent book containing concise and clear information regarding all aspects of the Methodist Church from Wesley to present.