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Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse (2nd Edition) (Good Grief Series) Kindle Edition

by Gary Roe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (1,113)
He was your love. She was your partner. Now your heart is broken.

What do you do with all the pain, confusion, and anger? What will life be like? Who are you now?

Your heart needs answers. Heartbroken can help.

Bestselling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe is a well-respected and sought after voice in grief recovery who has been bringing hope and healing to grieving hearts for more than three decades. Gary has walked with hundreds of widows and widowers through this painful valley. From their stories he has composed this warm, practical work that will touch your heart and comfort your soul.

In this deeply personal, easy-to-read book, you will discover how to:
  • Manage the up-and-down, roller-coaster emotions of grief (sadness, shock, anger, anxiety, fear, guilt, frustration, depression, etc.).
  • Deal with feeling misunderstood, judged, and even rejected by those around you.
  • Navigate all the relationship shifts and upheavals that occur with a close loss (relatives, friends, coworkers, neighbors, other widowed spouses, etc.).
  • Find the support you need to grieve in healthy ways, heal, and grow.
  • Live with purpose and meaning, even while hurting.
  • Face the future with hope.
As you read, you will discover three key truths:
  • You're far from alone, though you might often feel lonely.
  • You’re not crazy, but you are in a crazy situation compared to your old life.
  • You will make it through this, even though you might wonder how.
The loss of a husband or wife is traumatic. You will never be the same, but you can heal and grow. Let Heartbroken join you on your grief journey. You'll be glad you did.

Heartbroken is a USA Best Book Awards Finalist and a National Indie Excellence Book Awards Finalist.
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In Heartbroken, Roe touches on every kind of marriage, including those where the relationship wasn't good. He nicely describes the various emotions surviving spouses feel from shock, to tears that refuse to stop, to anger, to numbness. Most of us who have lost a spouse felt many of those emotions. Or the pain may have been so deep we temporarily felt nothing. -- Cecil Murphey, widower and New York Times Bestselling author of more than 130 books including 90 Minutes in Heaven

Heartbroken is excellent. Sensitive, comforting, and practical, it will help widows and widowers walk through the valley of grief and begin to heal. I highly recommend it.--Paul Casale, Licensed Marriage-Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor

Gary Roe's Heartbroken is a look at the reality of grief that is long overdue. Not only is it a healing tool for those experiencing the loss of a spouse, but it should be required reading for every pastor.I highly recommend Heartbroken to anyone experiencing grief or involved with those who are.--Dr. Tony Taylor,Senior Pastor

Heartbroken will be recommended reading to be used with my clients. As a Licensed Professional Therapist, loss is frequently the presenting problem and often times it has been unresolved from years past. Gary's stories and insight are relatable and relevant to the grieving soul.--Carrie Andree, Licensed Professional Counselor

Anyone grieving the death of a spouse will find this book a welcome addition to the challenge of facing life without someone so special.More than a book of platitudes or theories, Heartbroken is filled with practical ways to handle this painful and difficult situation. Ina simple yet powerful format, Roe brings meaning and inspiration,and facilitates the presence of hope and comfort, all crucial for those who grieve.-- Dr. Craig Borchardt, President and CEO, Hospice Brazos Valley

Through real life experiences and sound advice, Roe helps grieving spouses navigate the turbulent waters of loss. His caring heart for people shines through his words and allows him to speak honestly in helpful ways. Heartbroken will be an invaluable resource to anyone who is grieving or knows someone who is.-- Dr. Troy Allen, Senior Pastor

Heartbroken not only helps in navigating through the emotions ofl oss but it allows grievers to feel as if we are not alone. Roe has been a hospice chaplain for years and not only understands the process but has the empathy and compassion to feel with his grievers. This book is a must read for anyone who has lost a loved one.-- Kimberly Dafferner, author, Licensed Master Social Worker

Heartbroken is exactly what one is after you have lost a spouse.There is no other way to sum up how you feel. I just wish I had this book when I lost my husband to cancer. The quotes in this book from others who have gone through this grief process would have been such a help to me. Every person should have this book to guide them as they begin their journey of grief.-- Norma Millsap, bereaved spouse

Heartbroken is a very concise, well-organized, and easy-to-read book that describes, affirms, and validates the uniqueness of the grief experienced by one who has lost a spouse. The insights and interviews given by the grieving spouses offer far more impact than if the author had just described the feelings.-- Eleanor Ford, bereaved spouse

Heartbroken was just what I needed 15 months after my husband's death. I was fatigued and this book reminded me that is to be expected - that emotions cycle through occasionally, without warning,for years after a loss. It was what I needed to hear, delivered in a kind and upbeat tone. I will keep this wonderful resource handy for years to come.-- Kelli Reynolds, bereaved spouse,Director of Communications, Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University

I have been widowed for 5 1/2 years. Heartbroken touched on every emotion I have experienced in that time. Gary has a way of taking a very hard subject and bringing it to a level I can identify with.-- Leslie Gillespie, bereaved spouse,Regional Director, Curo Health Services

Do you find yourself telling others, "My husband (or wife) died recently..." just to hear it again and try to believe it? Does grief still take your breath away at times? Do you wonder how ANYONE really survives such a loss? Many questions that you may have are answered in Heartbroken on single, easy to read pages.-- Lois Wynn, bereaved spouse

About the Author

Gary's story began with a childhood of mixed messages and sexual abuse. This was followed by other losses and numerous grief experiences.

Ultimately, a painful past led Gary into a life of helping wounded people heal and grow. A former college minister, missionary in Japan, entrepreneur in Hawaii, and pastor in Texas and Washington,he now serves as a writer, speaker, chaplain, and grief specialist with Hospice Brazos Valley.

In addition to Heartbroken, Gary is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning bestsellers Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, and Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After a Suicide. Gary's books have won three national book awards and have been named as finalists eight times. He has been featured on Dr. Laura, Belief Net, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Wellness, Thrive Global, and other major media and has well over 700 grief-related articles in print. Recipient of the Diane Duncam Award for Excellence in Hospice Care, Gary is a popular keynote, conference, and seminar speaker at a wide variety of venues.

Gary loves being a husband and father. He has seven adopted children, including three daughters from Colombia. He enjoys hockey, corny jokes, good puns, and colorful Hawaiian shirts. Gary and his wife Jen and family live in Texas.Visit Gary at garyroe.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HD9S62C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Healing Resources Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 202 pages
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Good Grief Series
  • Best Sellers Rank: #284,859 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Gary’s story began with a childhood of mixed messages and sexual abuse. This was followed by other losses and numerous grief experiences. Ultimately, a painful past led Gary into a life of helping wounded people heal and grow. A former college minister, missionary in Japan, pastor, and hospice chaplain, he now serves as a writer, speaker, and grief specialist.

Gary is the author of twenty books, including the award-winning bestsellers Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, Grief Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Loved One, and The Grief Guidebook. Gary has won four international book awards and his books have been honored as finalists eight times. He has been featured on Dr. Laura, Choose Therapy, Belief Net, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Wellness, and other major media. Known for his authenticity and sense of humor, Gary is a popular keynote, conference, and seminar speaker at a wide variety of venues.

Gary loves being a husband and father. He has seven adopted children. He enjoys hockey, corny jokes, good puns, and colorful Hawaiian shirts. Gary and his wife Jen and family live in Texas.

Visit Gary at www.garyroe.com.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
1,113 global ratings

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful read for those grieving, particularly noting it as the best on dealing with spouse loss. The book is informative, with one customer highlighting the helpful references for follow-up help, and speaks to customers at every level of their grief. Customers describe it as easy to read and comforting, with one noting how it addresses the discomfort of those around the bereaved. The writing style receives positive feedback for being well-written.
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69 customers mention content, 66 positive, 3 negative
Customers find this book to be a wonderful read for those grieving, describing it as one of the best books on dealing with the loss of a spouse.
It it's a wonderful book that speaks straight to the heart it was amazing how it quotes on the exact way I felt.Read more
Bought for my father. Good book. Thank youRead more
...Heartbroken" is one of the best books I've ever come across for people who have lost a spouse....Read more
Great book!Read more
43 customers mention informative, 42 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book informative and helpful, with one customer noting it provides good references for follow-up support.
Halfway through this book but so far it’s become very helpfulRead more
...This book was an easy read and extremely helpful in that I know I am not going crazy. Grief is a roller coaster - this book is very practical.Read more
...passed away 18 months ago and this book continues to be relevant and helpful....Read more
...I was not losing my mind, it was written for me and is a wonderful tool to cope with grief.Read more
30 customers mention emotional, 29 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book emotionally resonant, speaking to them at every level of grief and providing powerful words from the heart.
It it's a wonderful book that speaks straight to the heart it was amazing how it quotes on the exact way I felt.Read more
I have read several things by Gary. He writes very simply and from the heart.Read more
So easy to relate to. It was as if the author had been reading your heart and realized exactly what you were coping with.Read more
Really spoke to me. I am experiencing the loss of my husband of 51 years. I thank you very much.Read more
11 customers mention readability, 11 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning they can read portions at a time and another noting they can re-read sections.
I lost my husband just 6 weeks ago. This book was an easy read and extremely helpful in that I know I am not going crazy....Read more
The book was great reading and a good "friend". It was easy reading and gentle encouragement with giving hope and encouragement and expressing "be...Read more
...that you may have are briefly answered in Heartbroken on single, easy to read pages.Read more
...It's a quick read, but one that is good to go back and re-read sections. I would highly recommend this for anyone who has lost their spouse....Read more
9 customers mention comforting, 8 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book comforting, with one mentioning how it provides support throughout the grief journey.
...I find this book to be comforting. I would recommend it to anyone who has just lost a loved one or maybe is several years into the grief process....Read more
Love Gary Roe. Simple approach not tiring and so soothing.Read more
...everything that others have experienced and written in a way that gives comfort. Highly recommend this to anyone who has lost a spouse.Read more
...It is written in a concise, yet comforting style. It was a huge encouragement to me....Read more
9 customers mention writing style, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well composed with no grammatical errors, and one customer notes the wisdom in the author's approach to grief.
...It is written in layman's terms and reflects all the stages that a person goes through....Read more
Helpful. Well written.Read more
...It is written in plain language, and very simply laid out in format....Read more
...It is written in a concise, yet comforting style. It was a huge encouragement to me....Read more
This is the best resource I've read about the subject of grief.
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This is the best resource I've read about the subject of grief.
I have read other books hoping to find some comfort after the loss of many loved ones. Gary Roe has so much compassion and empathy for our losses. He has the experience and background to console us on our journey to recovery.
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  • LAL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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    This book was very helpful in that it addresses a lot of the thoughts and emotions that surface during grieving but one never gives voice to. The chapters are tiny one page readings, great for one day at a time when its difficult to think about anything else. The devotional style helps focus and gives a direction that might have been overlooked because the grief is sometimes so heavy. The book has really helped me as I have been walking through the grieving process. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is hurting or in need of help while grieving. During this time of COVID there arent a lot of places to turn. This book can be one of those places.
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  • Flowergirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book will be helpful to any grieving spouse. I recommend it.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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    This book is brilliant in the way the writer helps the reader live healthfully with his or her grief. It reminds us that everyone's grief is unique, and though we can be there for others who are grieving, we must remember that nobody knows how they really feel. There are several ideas for helping those who suffer loss, and ways to open conversations. I recommend this to those who are suffering and their loved ones.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Denise J Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those who have lost
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2026
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    I recently lost my spouse and this book touched my heart in so many ways! So many of the emotions I'm experiencing Gary addressed in a compassionate and thoughtful manner. This is a book to be shared with all who have lost part of their heart.
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  • James Conlin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good ,practical advice
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2021
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    I found the book very helpful in my healing process. A very good resource for those of us managing through loss.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Terri Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbroken
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2025
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    Halfway through this book but so far it’s become very helpful
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just lost my husband 2 months ago
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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    This book was recommended as well as another of Gary Roe's books. I believe it has helped me deal with my grief. Just knowing others walk in these shoes, even though all our experiences are unique, it helps. I hope to grieve well and heal eventually.

    Do yourself a favor if you're grieving the lose of your significant other, read this.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Kathleen E. Raimondi
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book right from the heart
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
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    As a Grief Counselor, I've read many books about death and grieving. This book, by Gary Roe, speaks to the heart and soul of grief based on the countless of people he has touched as a hospice chaplain and beyond. It is written in plain language, and very simply laid out in format. This is important because when we are grieving, we tend to lose order in our lives and need someone to gently lead us away from the chaotic nature of a day where feelings ebb and flow. It also contains journaling pages, asking certain questions such as: "If I were to make a list of words describing how I've felt since losing my spouse, I would say . . . " The pages feature scriptural passages pertaining to grief - beautifully done. If you have a friend or relative who has experienced the loss of a spouse, or if you have lost a spouse yourself, this is the book you want to order.
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  • AJ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short with some impact
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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    Liked : From review of the table of contents there are may statements/feelings that I am experiencing. In that respect it WAS helpful. It does pretty much cover all the emotions and is sure to hit home. Also there is really no order to this so you can jump around if you want. May also be useful to just read one topic daily in the morning.

    Disliked: Just be aware that each chapter/topic is only about 3/4 of a page with many blank pages inserted for journaling. What is written is basically the feelings of others related to the topic. Despite being 170 pages I pretty much went through it in an hour.

    Overall: It will definitely stir up emotion and will be relatable. I would probably not have purchased it if I had say picked it up in a bookstore and thumbed through it but I'm sure it would be helpful if journaling is something you are interested in.
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  • Anna Allen
    1.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book. Learning to cope with loss
    Reviewed in Australia on August 3, 2016
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    Awesome book. Learning to cope with loss. I read as I feel for reassurance and slowly get through this horrible nightmare called GRIEF.
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  • Liva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 6, 2024
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    After loosing a loved one,I needed have some information on my feelings.
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  • Mrs. Barbara Thornton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Harrowing but helpful.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2023
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    My husband recently died and I am devastated. I looked for helpful books on the subject of grief and found Heartbroken. I read it in one sitting and so much within it's pages resonated with my own feelings that I sobbed my way through every word. It's many contributers let you know that, however you feel, you are far from alone. I will read it again more slowly.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Losing a life partner is never easy.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2024
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    Gary very compassionately walks you through the many levels of grief as you navigate the process of losing of your life partner.
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  • teri
    5.0 out of 5 stars It does help
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2021
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    I read this in short bursts and it did help with my feelings of grief
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