FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Gwendolyn O. Burton presents her newest book, You Don’t Know Just How I Feel: Hope for the Grieving Heart.
In You Don’t Know Just How I Feel, Gwendolyn Odom Burton seeks to connect with readers in a way that offers hope, inspiration, and courage after the loss of a loved one.
After three miscarriages, Gwendolyn Odom Burton thought she knew how to navigate grief. But when her adult son dies from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), grief takes her down a different path. You Don’t Know Just How I Feel offers gentle validation, highlights common grief experiences rarely discussed and often minimized, and provides insight for fostering sympathetic and empathetic dialogue for the bereaved and those in supporting roles.
Gwendolyn O. Burton’s You Don’t know Just How I Feel will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days (6/21/2022–6/25/2022). Click here to view. You Don’t Know Just How I feel is rated a 5.0 by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said (copied directly from Amazon):
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical advice, expert opinions, and empowering content. Bravo to Author Gwendolyn Burton!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2022
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Chapter 4 is a great tool for people who are supporting the bereaved. Often times, people say the wrong things in a time of loss. The intent comes from a great place, however, the impact can be damaging for the griever. I love how author Gwendolyn Burton, gives practical advice on phrases that can be used when speaking with someone who is mourning. This book is such an easy read, although the topic is heavy. Gwendolyn has found a way to weave in practical examples, expert opinions, and personal stories to give readers quite a toolbox for not only going through the process of grief but also supporting those close to them who may be going through it. I am very thankful that this content has awakened the desire for me to “return back to a place of emotional and physical calm” as I am on my grief journey.
Nancy Jamerson
5.0 out of 5 stars Important information regarding grief.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022
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I liked the sensitive candor the author used through out the book. Loved, loved, loved the “moving forward” component part of the book. Plus, how impacting grief can be to our faith walk. The title gets your attention by giving you something to think about. I used the book for a tool how it speaks to the realness of my own loss of a child, parents, and love ones., and for professional and ministry use. The book will definitely be a part of my grief tool kit.
For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Gwendolyn Burton at 303-913-8577 or movingforwardwithgb@gmail.com.
About the Author
After three miscarriages and an adult son who passed away from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), Gwendolyn Burton is uniquely qualified to help others navigate their grief journey by discussing common challenges and misconceptions. She studied with grief expert David Kessler, founded Sisters in Solace (SiS), a support group for mothers of child loss, and is a Certified Grief Educator. Gwendolyn enjoys physical fitness and lives in Aurora, Colorado, with her husband, son, and three dogs.
Suggested Interview Questions
- Your book offers a unique perspective for people who are experiencing grief. What is the hardest piece about the grieving process?
- Would you share your own grief experience with us?
- How often or how long do the bereaved receive grief support from others?
- It’s understandable that some people have a hard time with tears and emotional pain. What are some ways to best support someone who has lost a loved one?
- Sometimes conversation can be challenging, and even though you mention some examples in your book, what is a common misconception about conversations after loss?
- What are some questions appropriate to ask the bereaved?
- In your book you mention different methods of self-care. Why is this important?
- If someone needed your grief support or needed to support someone grieving, what would you share with them?
