Shining Moments: Finding Hope in Facing Death

By Georgia Lang Weithe

Death is the last chapter in everyone's life story, and while we would rather not dwell on it, we're often hungry for insights and information that will comfort us and calm our fears. In Shining... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979034310
• ISBN13: 9780979034312
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Reflections Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.5" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Its all in the attitude...

We all face death and our attitudes vary. Do we fear death? Do we accept it as the end of our existence? Or do we see it as rebirth? This is a very encouraging book. It is written in a positive manner. Georgia Lang Weithe opens her heart and soul to readers. She shares fears and joy. As I read this book I was reminded of two funerals that I attended. I've attended many but these two stands out in my mind. Terry wasn't expecting to die yet he'd planned his funeral. We celebrated his humor, his cooking, and his life. We laughed and yes we cried. The other was an aunt. In life she was funny. We remembered all the hilarious things surrounding her including the time a monkey attacked her. As a Christian I do not fear death. I'm certainly not in any hurry but I don't fear it for me it is just the beginning. As Weithe stresses, it is all in the attitude.

Heart Inspired!

We live in a world and are a people of quick fixes. Modern technology seems to have a cure all, or make it better pack, for every area in our lives that annoy or disturb us in anyway. However, there is one area that each of us, in time, one way or another, must face head-on, and that is, death. In this tender book by author, Georgia Lang Weithe, we take the journey with her as she confronts the loss of her father. We travel with her from the first sign of trouble, to the final breath he takes. It certainly is a journey that you will remember. I want to say right off, this is not a woe is me, depressing read, quite the contrary. Although it definitely takes a hard look at the unpleasantness of the situation, this author opens areas that we have carefully guarded for many years, and confronts them. To name one, I feel his book will be especially helpful to those of you who are in the Baby-Boom generation, although it certainly will be a plus to many others. However, if you are of that generation, which I am, Ms. Weithe gives some good insight into our growing-up years and the world that we lived in, and interestingly intertwines them in our emotional reaction to death. This was quite an eye-opener and certainly a truth. I was amazed at her revelation. Good job. This book doesn't stop there, however, it touches on many of the deep seated emotions we have all pushed inside of us and takes an honest look at them. Ms. Weithe shares her heart, her fears, her joys, and leaves us knowing that indeed death will touch us all, with loved ones, with ourselves, but the journey does not have to just involve pain and loss, regrets and heartache, but can be so much more rewarding if we know the path to take. This is definitely one of a kind read. Touching, honest, soul-reaching, and one I am happy to recommend. Well done, from beginning to end.

Hopeful Insight

Facing our own deaths is distinctly different from dealing with the deaths of loved ones. Weithe manages to bring these two difficult ideas together in Shining Moments with insight and -- what I think is key for most readers -- hope.

Reflections on Facing Death

"Shining Moments" takes the reader on a journey from the earlier stages of facing the death of a loved one. Georgia Lang Weithe walks the reader through dealing with the early diagnosis to the final surrender. Georgia Lang Weithe has penned a masterpiece while creating this valuable resource for everyone experiencing grief. She not only helps the reader find hope in facing death, but guides them into a realization that the lesson learned through the grieving process illuminates the way for moving on to discover new life. Weithe writes with sensitivity, compassion, and understanding as she shares her experiences from childhood curiosity and the encounter with death when she faced the diagnosis of her father's lung cancer. The format of the book includes entries from Weithe's personal journal and sets forth the shining moments in a unique way that make them stand out for a reflection, encouragement, comfort, or direction. These brief meditations have a way of creating a sense of spiritual peace that replaces the fear and uncertainty of the unknown. I found myself reading through tears as I relived the loss of loved ones in the past and the prospect of others to follow. Through the tears I was moved to rethink my priorities, my values, and my relationships. Not only was I encouraged and comforted, I was challenged to live each new day to the fullest. Georgia Weithe has had a successful career in teaching, as an educational consultant and as an alterative healer. "Shining Moments" is an extension of the lessons she learned. She in turn articulates these concepts clearly offering comfort and encouragement to the reader, as well as a map for the journey while grief that accompanies death.

Offers wisdom about facing one's own mortality

Death is an inescapable part of life. "Shining Moments: Finding Hope in Facing Death" is a guide for those overcome with grief dealing with the loss of friends or family. "Shining Moments" offers wisdom about facing one's own mortality, coming to terms with it, and living life in spite of it. Sure to help anyone having trouble dealing with this difficult issue, "Shining Moments" is a must read.