The Service of Sorrow

By Lucretia P. Hale

Book Overview

The Service of Sorrow is a book written by Lucretia Peabody Hale and published in 1867. It is a collection of essays and stories that explore the theme of grief and mourning. The book is divided into two parts, the first part contains essays on the nature of grief, the stages of mourning, and how to cope with loss. The second part of the book is a series of stories that illustrate the different ways in which people experience grief and how they learn to move on. Hale's writing is reflective and empathetic, offering readers a compassionate and thoughtful exploration of the human experience of loss. She draws on her own personal experiences of grief and loss, as well as on the experiences of others, to create a nuanced and insightful portrait of mourning. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, and is filled with beautiful imagery and poignant observations. The Service of Sorrow is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today. It offers comfort and solace to those who are experiencing grief, and provides valuable insights into the nature of loss and the human experience of mourning. It is a must-read for anyone who has experienced loss, or who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of grief.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165602466
• ISBN13: 9781165602469
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"