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The ability with which he shares his sorrow with us is extraordinary.\"  \u003cbr\u003e **-*The Pentecostal Minister***  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e \"A great deal of refreshing honesty for a grieving heart.\"  \u003cbr\u003e *\u003cstrong\u003e-Lyla Mattozza, New Beginnings Bereavement Support\u003c\/strong\u003e*  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e \"This testimony of God's grace is most impressive.\"  \u003cbr\u003e **-*The Baptist Standard***  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e \"*A Tearful Celebration* is an honest and thought-provoking account of what the author's difficult journey has taught him about himself, his grieving, and God's sufficiency.\"  \u003cbr\u003e **-*Caregiver Quarterly***  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStory Behind the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e Ugliness comes in a great variety of forms, but few are more confusing and horrific than the drawn-out death by cancer of a precious loved one. 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