Living with Grief

The author shares a deeply personal journey through grief following the loss of his son, exploring the distinction between owning and disowning grief. He emphasizes the importance of embracing grief redemptively, drawing on insights from the Christian tradition. The book also includes perspectives from twenty-five prisoners at Handlon State Prison, who reflect on their own experiences of owning grief while incarcerated. Their letters in the postlude provide a poignant glimpse into the transformative power of grief and redemption.