Surviving Widowhood, Free to Download through February 25, 2023

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Mother and daughter author team Sharon Engram and Lori Rohlinger, who have each lost a spouse, celebrates the one year anniversary of the release of their book, Surviving Widowhood, with a celebratory re-launch!

Through their book, Surviving Widowhood Sharon and Lori minister to widows and widowers, sharing how they each were able to trust God with their grief and healing of their broken hearts.

Sharon and Lori invite you to step away from the overwhelming demands and grief-wrenching spaces of life for a few moments each day and bask in the rich goodness of Jesus and precious love He showers upon you. In Surviving Widowhood: 40 Devotions of Hope for Widows, your grieving heart will be comforted, your tears will be seen, and your soul will be nourished.

Sharon and Lori’s, Surviving Widowhood is available for download for free on Amazon through February 25, 2023. Surviving Widowhood is highly rated by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Cliff N
Fantastic Read
5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023

“As someone who has experienced devastating loss recently, this book was extremely helpful for me. Would recommend to anyone struggling with loss and grief.”

Melisha Olson
Beautifully written and encouraging
5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023

“One of the hardest things is watching a friend or loved one go through devastating loss. You want so much to be there and encourage but words are hard to come by. This book was written from the deepest hurts of loss and pain but also hope and peace. I truly believe that this book will bring understanding and love from godly women who have been right there and who continue to share the goodness and faithfulness of God.”

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Sharon Engram was active in the three churches her late husband, Don, pastored in Illinois, Ohio, and Arizona. As a speaker, women’s ministry leader, and Bible study teacher, she also helped found Women Anew (Ohio), an annual conference for women which has reached thousands of ladies. Sharon’s heart also expands into international missions. She helped develop the Women’s Ministry division for International Needs, assisting national women leaders in ministering to their own people. As part of that ministry, Sharon organized several women’s teams to teach at women’s conferences in third-world countries. She also served on the board of directors for WorldVentures Missions. Mother of four, grandmother of fourteen, and great-grandmother of six, Sharon lives in Goodyear, Arizona.

Lori Rohlinger was active alongside her late husband, Greg, in founding Palm Valley Church in Arizona, seeing growth to over four thousand worshippers. The couple was an inspiring speaking team—he at the 2013 C3 conference for pastors in Dallas, and she at JustOne virtual conference in 2014 and 2016. Lori also spoke at the in-person Flourish Conference in 2017. She lives in Buckeye, Arizona, and is the mother of three young adult sons and one teenage daughter. Lori writes a blog and does a weekly podcast, Beautifully Broken, about widowed life. Learn more at https://lorirohlinger.blogspot.com./. Podcast, Beautifully Broken: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautifully-broken/id1497602623

Suggested Interview Questions

1. The topic of widow’s grief is multifaceted. So many emotions and details to work through, and not just grieving. What is one piece of comfort you would share with a grieving widow?
2. And from your book, it’s clear that you have personal experience. Would you briefly share your grief journey?
3. What was the hardest part for you?
4. How did you help your children understand the grief and loss of losing their dad?
5. What would you say to a widow who is facing a holiday or an event alone for the first time?
6. What did you find comforting in the first year of grief?
7. Looking back, what are some unexpected gifts God gave you during your grieving journey?
8. You’ve got a beautiful podcast for widowed life. What prompted you to launch this? How does it personally enrich you? Where can people find you?