Psalms of Lament

by Ann Weems

Book Overview

Here beloved poet Ann Weems offers a poignant rendering of her own personal psalms of lament. She draws from the rich heritage of Scripture to give voice to the grief and anguish she has felt. Her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664220746
• ISBN13: 9780664220747
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Psalms of Lament

When my son was killed in an auto/pedestrian accident two years ago, I read books that were given to me, books that were recommended by therapists, and books that I randomly bought in search of any source of solace. Ann Weem's "Psalms of Lament" spoke the words my heart has been crying. Especially Lament Psalm Forty-Nine. Like Ann and Rachel, I will never be comforted; until God wipes the tears from my eyes. Patricia Chavez

Beautiful, heartfelt words

Anne Weems pours out her heart and reaches the sadness and overwhelming grief that many feel. I ordered this book for a friend who lost both of her children in an automobile accident.

Best Book

This is one of the best books that I have ever purchased. I have used it time and again for many devotional times in churches and Christian educational events.

Psalm of lament

This book is terrific for anyone stuggling with the tragides of life, espechally sudden death or serious or chronic illness. It is plea to God for help, understanding and solice for those burdened by the unfairness that is life. It has been a source of comfort to read these each night. Sad as they, are they are cathartic

of great benefit to grieving parents

all i can tell you of this book is my mother credits a large percentage of her still being on this planet after the death of her 16 year old daughter in a car accident to the insights in this book of poetry--it is a series of poems about the loss of her son, mostly written as appeals to god, and it certainly brings the reader face to face with their anger and sadness, so they can move on and face the future with a little less hopelessness.