It’s My Time to Grieve: A Journey into Grief and Back

In Revelation 12:11, we read these words “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…”

It’s My Time to Grieve is a living example of this precious verse. The author pours out her intimate moments with God as she journeys to recover, or at least move on, after the death of her son, Matthew. This is how we overcome, by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. From her foundation of faith (blood of the Lamb) and her intimate thoughts, poems and essays (word of her testimony), Phoebe Leggett offers hope to all who have lost a loved one.

The main focus of this book is processing grief. The author talks about the stages of grief, gives advice on facing holidays, and offers comforting Scripture.

Scattered throughout the chapters are contributions from other authors and friends who have lost loved ones. These selections from Ann Tatlock, Carolyn Knefely, Cathy Pendola, Cindy Sproles, Dana Leggett, Belle Woods, Brian Foley, and others add poignant poems, essays, and personal insights on dealing with grief.
It’s My Time to Grieve includes chapters devoted to the loss of parents, spouses, siblings and even pets. If you’ve suffered from the loss of a precious person in your life, you will find much comfort in this book.

** Special Note: God does work in a mysterious way. Recently, a friend lost her grandson in a tragic shooting. She came to me and asked if I had any books about grieving. She wanted something to offer hope to the parents of the child. I was happy to pass this book on to my friend.

Disclaimer: The review copy of this book was provided by the author at no cost and forwarded to a friend who had recently lost a grandchild.

Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: The Vessel Project

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Phoebe Leggett is a full-time free-lance writer. In 2007 she was presented two awards for her work at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. This is her first non-fiction book. She makes her home in Greenville, South Carolina with husband Dana and three felines; and to be close to her children and granddaughter.

In 2004 she faced the darkest day of her life when she learned her youngest child was dead. The only way she survived the cruel trauma of losing her son was with God by her side.

As poet and writer her articles, stories, and poetry have been published in adult and children’s Christian literature as well as online through www.christiandevotions.us.  She serves as Assistant Editor for www.DevoKids.com, an online children’s Christian website. And she contributes poetry bi-monthly to Critter Magazine.

Her work has been published in Slate & Style, Shemom, Harold and Banner Press in Primary Pal: Pacific Press Publishing Association in Our Little Friend, MS Focus and MS Connection Magazines, Who’s DANN?—a monthly magazine, Gospel Publishing House in LIVE; a weekly journal; the Pentecostal Evangel—an Assemblies of God publication, Heartland Boating, and the Upper Room magazine. Several of her poems have been read on air at WORD Radio in Greenville, South Carolina.

She is a member of Word Weavers in Greenville, South Carolina. Visit her online at www.phoebe-leggett.com