when we mourn the loss of someone we love．it feels like no one in the world can understand what we are going through-the pain，the agony，the overwhelming loss．chicken soupfor the grieving soul is our gift to those who are brokenhearted．some 0f the greatest rewards for us in producing chicken soup books are the letters we receive from our readers telling us how our stories have impacted their lives．literally thousands of people have reported finding comfort and healing during their toughest times．it was in response to these hearts and their requests that ch icken soup for the grieving souf was created． a miracle occurs when people bravely write their stories to share with the world-n the process of writing them．they are reconnected with that which they have lost．in the reading of their stories，others are connected to them．and in that connection，everyone feels less alone．each gains a little more strength for living their life and navigating their way through the challenges and over the hurdles of this journey called grieving．different，situations have handled their grief．these stories are so powerful，so poignant，that you may want to read just one at a sitting and then take time to absorb its message．you will discover that in each stow．the thread 0f hope is woven hope for tomorrow．hope for healing．hope for once more embracing life and moving on． please accept this gift from lis and know that we are with you in spirit on this painful yet powerful part 0f your journey through life．
